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  1. delaney

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    #176 delaney, Nov 4, 2004
    Ken,

    a) The way Ferrari did it was to simply color in the 'clear' plastic numbers and symbols from the REAR of the overlay ... i.e. the sticky side. Peel back the 3M paper backing and color the numbers/icons using the sharpie pen. Sounds pretty crude but it works well. If you skip this stage, the numbers and icons look yellow and don't match with the rest of the console.

    The problem is that the green color used on the plastic was not dense enough, and using the sharpie makes it more 'emerald green' and fits the rest of the console.


    b) I finished all the interior using a Rustoleum black sheen. It takes a long time to get all the crud off.

    If you look back in this thread, you'll find a bunch of information on how to get rid of the sticky bits.

    Regards,

    Pete
     
  2. k wright

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    #177 k wright, Nov 6, 2004
    Sorry,

    Last question:

    1) Should I put something between the overlay and the lights as you did on the preliminary version or is the final dark enough to go without it?

    Thanks,

    ken
     
  3. delaney

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    #178 delaney, Nov 6, 2004
    Ken,

    Even with the double silkscreened process, I was positive I could see the hint of a bright spot. I just took a black sharpie this time and puts dots over where the bulbs are .... takes a couple of seconds . I just didn't want to stick the thing down and find I needed to do it anyway. That 3M glue is pretty strong.

    When the AC console is put back 'scalped', turn the lights on and you can see each bulb very clearly. A dozen or so dots over each one .... or even just take the sharpie and color the bulb areas completely will work. I noticed that the sharpie trick just gives a transparent 'black' over the bulb .. not dense, so you still get all the light you need for the decals etc.


    Regards,


    Pete
     
  4. f355b

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    #179 f355b, Nov 7, 2004
    did we all get the same part? it looks great.
    i dont have an issue with this part on my car yet i got one just in case.
    thank you very nice, good job.
     
  5. delaney

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    #180 delaney, Nov 8, 2004

    Yep ... they were all the same. I admit I didn't look at each one ... I just stuck them in the envelopes.

    Regards,

    Pete
     
  6. FL 355

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    #181 FL 355, Nov 9, 2004
    Who was it that ordered about 20? I know someone in FL who needs one also and I want to hook the two people up.
     
  7. ferrariby40

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    #182 ferrariby40, Nov 9, 2004
    I'd take two as well, just give me a number $$$$.
     
  8. delaney

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    #183 delaney, Nov 9, 2004

    Evening ....

    Dave Helms bought the remainder of the 50 that were not sold ... but he hasn't got them yet. Recall we sent 20 back because of poor workmanship.

    Dave said he would take any that were not sold, so if you want one, I can still send you a couple ... when they arrive ... which should be any day now.

    They're $39 each ... plain old check or Paypal @ [email protected]

    My address .. 17733 White Oak Hill, Cypress, TX 77429


    Regards,


    Pete
     
  9. redcar355

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    #184 redcar355, Nov 9, 2004
    i would like one
     
  10. Dave_Car_Guy

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    #185 Dave_Car_Guy, Nov 10, 2004
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    #187 Dave_Car_Guy, Nov 10, 2004
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    Then I finished it up and re-installed, using tips described herein for "T.O.-ing" the numbers with a Sharpie (tongue-in-cheek 49er reference there).

    I'm pleased with the results and it is a high quality item (thanks Peter!). The only thing I'd try to find a way to change is the lack of "rounding down" within the knob-wells. That is, maybe there is a heat or pressure process that we can come up with to get the edges of the cover to conform with the rounded edges of the console at teh knob-holes.

    All in all, as Peter said - just look at what I started with!
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  13. Chiaro_Slag

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    #188 Chiaro_Slag, Nov 10, 2004
    Wow, that is amazing - Looks great Dave!!!
     
  14. FL 355

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    #189 FL 355, Nov 10, 2004
    Thanks Pete - a guy by the name of Bernie will be ordering one from you.

    FYI - Got 1st place at concours FCA last Sunday...judges never noticed the A/C was changed / altered... :)
     
  15. ferrariby40

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    #190 ferrariby40, Nov 10, 2004
    Pete,
    Sending u 78 big ones today.
    Thanks
     
  16. delaney

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    #191 delaney, Nov 10, 2004

    You know I looked at that (trying to get the rounded bits). I even tried to cut the pieces off the old piece ... like an annulus type ring thing and stick it one the Lexon bit. But mine was so trashed (the original piece) I decided I was wasting my time. If we went with some type of process to get the rounded bits it may be pretty complex ... and therefore costly for small orders. But, if the original piece is in not bad shape, maybe cutting the rounded bits off and sticking them on the new plastic bit would work. Maybe someone would like to try and post the results.

    In any event I'm glad you're pleased... and it does look good doesn't it!!
     
  17. delaney

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    #192 delaney, Nov 12, 2004

    Remember guys/ladies .. if you don't need to do cosmetics on the knobs, you don't have to part the top/bottom sections of the center console to fit the plastic refit bit. There are some very delicate bulbs in there that can break ... bad news!

    Regards,


    Pete
     
  18. FL 355

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    #193 FL 355, Nov 13, 2004
    You're right Pete, I nearly broke one of those bulbs...also you need a tiny snap ring removal tool if you want to pull the knobs... No need to do that, everything can be done from the top side :)
     
  19. F355Bvc

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    #194 F355Bvc, Nov 19, 2004
    Please explain how to replace part if you don't need to do cosmetics on knobs???
     
  20. delaney

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    #195 delaney, Nov 19, 2004
    Evening,

    Please take a look at Page 8 of this thread .. it's post number 160. Pictures and everything.

    Latest is that I'll have the remaining pieces on the 23rd of November. Why does it takle so long ... I have not one clue. In any event they'll be in the post on the 25th.

    Regards,


    Pete
     
  21. FL 355

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    #196 FL 355, Nov 20, 2004
    Pete, the 25th is Thanksgiving :)
    But we got your drift....
    Thanks Again
    FL
     
  22. delaney

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    #197 delaney, Nov 20, 2004
    Never could count proper!

    I saw the car up for sale ... you leaving the crowd or moving to something with better build quality .... a Padmini (hand built car from India)?


    Pete
     
  23. notoboy

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    #198 notoboy, Nov 20, 2004
    Dave Car Guy,
    Any way you could post a pic of the end product installed in the dash? I already bought the piece (thanks for the step by step), and want to suggest it to a few other guys in the NYC group, but am not sure what it'll look like installed in the car.

    Minor details, but its sometimes hard to convince others.
    Thanks!
    David

    P.S. I didn't install the part only because I bought the piece for the future - mine isn't bubbling yet.
     
  24. FL 355

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    #199 FL 355, Nov 21, 2004
    Pete - I want to get a 355 Challenge for a track car and a 05 Lambo. We'll see about selling this car...just might keep her.... Won't decide until after Cavaillino in January. I'm just putting the "feelers out". The service manager at Shelton told me "this is a real keeper"....he may be right. Plus I think I'm emotionally attached to her....gees, I better talk to a shrink :)
     
  25. delaney

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    #200 delaney, Nov 21, 2004

    An 05 Lambo .. boy I must be at the complete bottom of the food chain!

    All I've got to look at is my '96 Spider and an '04 Enzo.

    There's a question for anyone with an Enzo ... over the last months I've found it diffciult to get into mine ... does anyone have the same problem?

    Maybe it's the scale .... 1 : 25 ....



    Pete
     
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