Dash Cluster Overlay

BlakGost · #1 (**permalink**) 05-13-09, 07:36 PM

I was a little reluctant to give these overlays a shot since I found them on eBay, but I'm definitely pleased with the outcome. 1 year later and I've experienced no peeling, bubbling, fading or anything negative to say about them. The vehicle has gone from the dry semi-cold winters of AZ to the hot and humid spring/summer of TX. Although it is a small non-performance mod, I'm satisfied with it. When I went to get the ECM replaced at Cadillac last month, even the associate complimented on the appearance of it. I guess white gauges are offered on 2nd generation CTS. Easy application overall...

txbest1980 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-13-09, 08:35 PM

they do look pretty good...

certifydg · #3 (**permalink**) 05-13-09, 08:44 PM

shweet...how much did they run ya?

josney · #4 (**permalink**) 05-13-09, 09:34 PM

how do they look at night? any photos?

Sammy Z · #5 (**permalink**) 05-13-09, 11:12 PM

How did you apply those? I tried to remove the indicator needle and I couldn't do it, I thought the needles were glued on. Did you have to remove the original face? and do the lights shine through?

Let us know. Looks Great by the way!!

BlakGost · #6 (**permalink**) 05-14-09, 01:48 AM

Cost was less than $30 shipped. Simple install...45 minutes including drying time. They are vinyl so it's wet and squeegee (hope I spelled that right). You just remove the assembly from the dash (cadillacfaq.com). Then remove the torx screws holding the assembly together. From there, it's a snap. As far as needle removal, there is no need. The center cutout allows for the overlay to slide right through it. I had to do it twice because the first time I didn't use enough soapy water outta fear of toasting the electronics in the cluster...thx! Glad somebody asked for night pics...I had to fill up before class tomorrow!

txbest1980 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-14-09, 04:06 AM

looks pretty good at night also

josney · #8 (**permalink**) 05-14-09, 08:10 AM

yeah....your sh$t was empty. Looks really good. one other question. Does it make a huge difference on how the overall interior color "works together" ? Meaning, the gauges are white now and the rest of the interior lighting is the yellowish/orange.

Sammy Z · #9 (**permalink**) 05-14-09, 09:35 AM

Do you remeber the site that you purchased them from.

txbest1980 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-14-09, 10:55 AM

he got them off of ebay...

BlakGost · #11 (**permalink**) 05-14-09, 11:00 AM

Yeah, eBay. Would navigate and post link but Uncle Sam blocked us from going there at work!

Kael · #12 (**permalink**) 05-14-09, 12:16 PM

wow, i posted years ago about the us speedo stainless steel kit
http://www.usspeedo.com/view.php?id=162 they have it for the cts and the V (the V is pictured)
its about 180 bucks, I am sure there are lots of other manufacturers out there.
they are pretty easy to produce. if we buy a pair and send it out to that decal guy (the one that makes the cadillac skull logo) i am sure he could gen up a few for us pretty cheap.

edit: the name of the guy was "8th day"
I remember doing this years ago for the grand prix guys. we put all sorts of neat stuff on there. the guages themselves, different fonts, all sorts of colors, logos, hell even a fire background.

txbest1980 · #13 (**permalink**) 05-14-09, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlakGost

Yeah, eBay. Would navigate and post link but Uncle Sam blocked us from going there at work!

damn uncle sam is holding me back from navigating to anything also...

Cad4life · #14 (**permalink**) 05-14-09, 01:15 PM

That looks tight, i think with a white diamond car it would look really clean...
cant find any on ebay

NAM1025 · #15 (**permalink**) 05-14-09, 01:19 PM

Looks pretty good. All I want to do to mine is change all of the lights to red. Instead of the Green, Orange, White combo. Has anyone ever done this? Is it even possible?