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Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 2:27 pm 
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hi,

yeah as im doing the cluster led mod, i want to have red needles instead of clear, can i use some kind of paint on the needles, or maybe use 3mm red leds pointed at the needle mechanism or simmilar, i want the dials a bluey-white and the needles a strong bright red - i guess simmilar to the ba fairmont etc

any tips?
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Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 2:36 pm 
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tamiya make clear red paint so give that a go it may just work

 

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Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:34 pm 
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if ur going blue led's, then then the needle is going to need its own light source to light up red.
blue light won't light up red very well at all.

 

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Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 5:17 pm 
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im putting white leds with a cool colour temprature so they light up with a tinge of blue. has anyone tried putting little red leds only for the purpose of needle illumination?

thanks for the replies so far guys
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