Thread: Gear Knob Panel

Try this hydro graphics, it is unreal what it does , i have seen "carbon fibre " dip sticks , flames on helmets , wooden wheels ,

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Even in sunny Ballarat we have 2 guys doing it , one i can recommend

Just a thought..

3D printing??
(dont get just the one made get into it!!)

or maybe a specialised one made out of wood by someone with a
CAD who has already proven they can do the LR symbol?? Not naming anyone Baz.....

If the support to the knob is all electronics as I suspect then it can be lifted slightly??

Hey Rod, did you remove the wrapped section or did you do it in Situ?

Originally Posted by rocket rod

Guys, I thought I would update you on what I have done. At the suggestion of l00kin4 I bought off eBay some 3M vinyl wrap and did the job myself. Total cost $8 and I have 1/2 a sheet left over. I didn't remove any of the panels, just stuck it down is situ. Doesn't quite match the other parts of the dash but that doesn't bother me either. Thanks for the replies.

Originally Posted by digger

Just a thought..

3D printing??
(dont get just the one made get into it!!)

or maybe a specialised one made out of wood by someone with a
CAD who has already proven they can do the LR symbol?? Not naming anyone Baz.....

If the support to the knob is all electronics as I suspect then it can be lifted slightly??

One would think, from that comment, that someone had a CNC in their shed, and some walnut veneer that could be cut to the exact size & shape, and then reproduced at will...

Well, I will have you know, it is a workshop, not a shed.....

And, the fact that there is a specalised knife on its way from the good 'ol US of A to enable me to cut vinyl is a mute point...




Must go & make an order form.... dealers will be jelly...

I Just left it in place, roughly cut the vinyl, stuck it down and then trimmed it all.

Originally Posted by rocket rod

Guys, I thought I would update you on what I have done. At the suggestion of l00kin4 I bought off eBay some 3M vinyl wrap and did the job myself. Total cost $8 and I have 1/2 a sheet left over. I didn't remove any of the panels, just stuck it down is situ. Doesn't quite match the other parts of the dash but that doesn't bother me either. Thanks for the replies.

Looks good. How did you cut it around the trim?


David

I just used a Stanley trimmer blade. Just make sure it's sharp otherwise it will pull on the vinyl rather than cut it. I looked at some YouTube clips before I did the job and found out the stuff is easily removed so it meant I could have a few goes if I needed to get it right. Just so happens I got it right the first time. Search for the vinyl on the web too as there are heaps more colours available.

Here's my effort. I like the matt black look. Same method as Rod.
Nice low sheen and almost an exact match for the top of the rotary knob.



Like everything lately, I've done two. This is Dad's in the black trim as a comparison.


Had some trouble finding a local source that wasn't carbon fibre, until my wife found a kit at Supercheap Auto.
It's not the cheapest option at $79. But the kit includes a sharp knife and a felt edged tool for pushing out air bubbles.
And overseas Ebay ones end up almost the same cost once postage is added.
And being 1.5m long you can afford to make mistakes and use it elsewhere too!
3M Vinyl Wrap - Designer Wraps, Matte Black, 1.52 x 0.50m - Supercheap Auto Australia
3M Scotchprint 1080 Vinyl Wrap

Question for Rod:
I haven't done the handbrake switch yet. Any tips for getting that nice and neat? I'm thinking the curved edges will be difficult?

Also, if there's any interest, for a few bucks I could post a sufficient amount for someone to try their own without getting the full kit.

Cheers,
Scott