Digital Dash Help
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Heel & Toe
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From: Texas
Digital Dash Help
Used 84' With a sun-burnt dash.
was wondering if anyone knows a source for getting the colors on the dash replaced or changed to something custom.
All the other threads of this problem have dead links for there custom colorized dashes.
was wondering if anyone knows a source for getting the colors on the dash replaced or changed to something custom.
All the other threads of this problem have dead links for there custom colorized dashes.
Racer
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From: San Anselmo California
This is the person that brought the dash back to new on my 1992 C4. I give him two thumbs up! 
http://batee.com/?gclid=CIWNhP7mn9MCFRSIfgodPFMNrw
http://batee.com/?gclid=CIWNhP7mn9MCFRSIfgodPFMNrw
Last edited by CA1992C4; Apr 12, 2017 at 04:58 PM.
Safety Car
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This is the person that brought the dash back to new on my 1992 C4. I give him two thumbs up!
http://batee.com/?gclid=CIWNhP7mn9MCFRSIfgodPFMNrw
http://batee.com/?gclid=CIWNhP7mn9MCFRSIfgodPFMNrw
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Heel & Toe
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From: Texas
The nice folk at batee directed me to http://corvette-craft.com
I am going to see if I can get a custom Pink / Cyan panel set for what I am trying to put together, as well as fix the dash to like new. (my estimated mileage with a full tank says +500 miles so i think that is wrong)
I am going to see if I can get a custom Pink / Cyan panel set for what I am trying to put together, as well as fix the dash to like new. (my estimated mileage with a full tank says +500 miles so i think that is wrong)
Burning Brakes
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The nice folk at batee directed me to http://corvette-craft.com
I am going to see if I can get a custom Pink / Cyan panel set for what I am trying to put together, as well as fix the dash to like new. (my estimated mileage with a full tank says +500 miles so i think that is wrong)
I am going to see if I can get a custom Pink / Cyan panel set for what I am trying to put together, as well as fix the dash to like new. (my estimated mileage with a full tank says +500 miles so i think that is wrong)
Pro
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Vaperware, I trust that since you talked to the Batee folks that you realize the colors for the dash are on an acetate like sheet that is a layer in the dash along with the polarizing film and the glass layer. BTW, I recommend replacing the original light bulbs with the newer LED bulbs that are available. Much brighter, cooler, and last much longer.
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my instrument cluster is desperate need of new front polarizing film - especially the speedometer panel. new film should give it a new lease on life. hopefully with that $50 fix, it will outlasts me. surprisingly, everything seems to be working OK for a 32 year old panel -
Pro
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From: Clemson SC
The difference after replacing the polarizing film on dash was absolutely amazing. It seemed to have suddenly gotten unreadable, and I thought the electronics were gone until I put on a pair of polarizing sunglasses and could see it clearly. After replacing the film which wasn't too complicated, just somewhat tedious to make sure everything goes together right and the film is turned the right way so it works. Beautiful when it is right though, and I think the original colors look good.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Texas
Vaperware, I trust that since you talked to the Batee folks that you realize the colors for the dash are on an acetate like sheet that is a layer in the dash along with the polarizing film and the glass layer. BTW, I recommend replacing the original light bulbs with the newer LED bulbs that are available. Much brighter, cooler, and last much longer.
if only they made a blue / blue/ pink
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Heel & Toe
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I guess I need to sent my cluster to BATEE after all, I am getting problems with the light dimmer sensor. (with less light it makes the screen darker, any way I can just manually set the brightness?)
And with all the OTHER electrical problems I am having, I really want it to get checked, I would just feel really REALLY ripped of for paying $50 for polarizing filter, it should be around $15 for the same stuff especially if I did it myself.
And with all the OTHER electrical problems I am having, I really want it to get checked, I would just feel really REALLY ripped of for paying $50 for polarizing filter, it should be around $15 for the same stuff especially if I did it myself.
Last edited by VaperWave; Apr 27, 2017 at 03:39 PM.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Texas
If I mess up I would need to buy another kit (though on there guide they have you really can't mess this up unless you scratch the glass or break a panel)
I also don't know there business practice well, I have had very expensive parts "break in transit" when I know I packed it right.
It just un-nervs me that its so expensive that if i did it for cheaper, (because its not hard and polarizing filters are cheep) I am sure I would have business in a week.
Edit: ON REVIEW
Buying 3 screens for this would run about $30, plus the acrylic paint they use is about $15, a brush and 3 blades, there only making ~10-15 on each sale, especially having them cut and a direction label on the filter.
Not a bad price at all, and all i have gotten is good reviews from the people here at CF.
As for corvette craft, I am sorry but $135 for a SHEET OF PLASTIC AND BULBS?
No.
You can literally use any clear plastic material, hell a paper protector with highlighter WOULD work.
Last edited by VaperWave; Apr 27, 2017 at 06:26 PM.