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dxterity 09-14-2015 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tommy583 (Post 465514)
It looks even better at night thanks to particlewave hooking me up with some blue LEDs in the climate control and buttons

I love the look of the Boxster with the blue LED's, Amazing. How complicated and wallet-draining is replacing the orange lights throughout?

tommy583 09-14-2015 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by itsnotanova (Post 465925)
Scale of 1 to 10, how hard was the dash?

What do you mean Woody? How hard was it to dye or how hard will it be to remove the dash? It wasn't to bad to dye at all. The only hard part was near the windshield, that part is a pain. When you put the first coat on the first thing you will think is this was a mistake lol. After a few coats it starts to look good. Since I took all of the trim off before I dyed the dash, the dash could have come out in a few more minutes i'd guess. But I was outside and the weather was kinda sketchy. I used the sponge method. I think the spray method would be easier. If I was to do it again I would take the dash out and spray it. I probably will do that in the spring.

tommy583 09-14-2015 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dxterity (Post 465941)
I love the look of the Boxster with the blue LED's, Amazing. How complicated and wallet-draining is replacing the orange lights throughout?

The gauge lights are a simple swap. They sell a kit for that SportsCarLEDs.com Instrument Panel LEDs Kit for the Porsche ® Carrera 996 & Boxster 986

The rest of the lights involve soldering. I had particlewave do that for me. I don't think the new LEDs cost very much, but I know there are a lot of them on the climate control.

EJ-Fresno 09-14-2015 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tommy583 (Post 465944)
The gauge lights are a simple swap. They sell a kit for that SportsCarLEDs.com Instrument Panel LEDs Kit for the Porsche ® Carrera 996 & Boxster 986

The rest of the lights involve soldering. I had particlewave do that for me. I don't think the new LEDs cost very much, but I know there are a lot of them on the climate control.

Might be old, sorry, but do you recall the sizes of the LEDs that you installed in the gauge? Thanks.

tommy583 09-14-2015 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by EJ-Fresno (Post 465949)
Might be old, sorry, but do you recall the sizes of the LEDs that you installed in the gauge? Thanks.

No i'm not sure of the sizes. They were installed on 1/4 turn connectors just like the factory back lights. Particlewave may know the exact LED sizes. I would ask him.

EJ-Fresno 09-14-2015 09:33 AM

I used the "search" function and I found the infos :)
Thanks.

tommy583 09-14-2015 09:40 AM

Ahhh the old search function trick, I forget about that sometimes myself :)

tommy583 01-13-2016 02:21 PM

I took this pic with my cell phone right before I wheeled her into the garage for her long winter sleep :(

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1452727268.jpg

grc0456 01-13-2016 02:32 PM

Looks great, Tommy. Props to you for tackling a big DIY.

I recently re-dyed my seats, and it did give a feeling of "oh f*%k" what have I done when I first started. Came out great though - like you - I notice a few small flaws, but not many others do.

amagalla 01-13-2016 02:41 PM

I LOVE the leather airbag cover on the steering wheel. I wish I could find it at an affordable price in grey.

stelan 01-13-2016 05:01 PM

What do you use to dte the dash?


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