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Old 12-21-2004, 10:22 PM
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Default So I want to change the color of my gauges/center console...

but i'm really hesitant to do it myself. anyone know places where i can get it done? i'm in socal. i'd really appreciate any direction on this....
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Old 12-30-2004, 08:42 PM
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the center console ones are easy. just get some high heat paint for the bulbs..

the LEDs are a bit more complicated. i'd leave those to a pro
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you mean all you do is dismantle the center console and paint the bulbs? wouldnt the original amber color make it a bit hard to achieve the color you want
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I believe civiceater assumed we were talking about an xA or an xB.

This is one of the very few times I'll say to leave it to the pros. My suggestion is to find some disgruntled electric worker to do this for you.
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but dont the xA and xB have tha amber coloring too?
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Yes, but it's done differently. The xB and xA have 2 little lightbulbs in the dash and 4 tiny leds in the clock. The tC has a ton of tiny LEDs all over the place.
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So In other words.. Changing the color of the TC gauges and A/C console is possible wit different color leds?
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yeah, there's a howto in the FAQ section
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ah, sorry my bad
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