The number of motorists is growing rapidly. For many, a car is not only a means of transportation from point A to point B. People strive to improve their cars, are engaged in their tuning. However, the services of a specialized tuning studio are very expensive and often cannot satisfy all desires. Therefore, it is best to improve the car with your own hands. For example, to make the dashboard more modern and effective.
Necessary
a set of tools for minor repairs, diodes of different colors, a soldering machine, instrument scales
Instructions
Step 1
The dashboard is the part of the car that the driver sees most often. Therefore, it is very often subjected to tuning. There are a large number of dashboard alternatives on the market today for almost every model. However, making a panel with your own hands is much better, since in this case you can take into account all your own wishes. Start by dismantling your vehicle's standard dashboard. If this is your first time tinkering with the dashboard and removing it, then it is best to buy a similar dashboard, as it is likely that you could ruin it. It is possible to buy a used dashboard dashboard for your car. This will save you money.
Step 2
Read your vehicle manual thoroughly. There should be a detailed diagram of the structure of the dashboard. Each panel has its own nuances, but the principle of the structure is the same for all. Also remember that it is worth doing the revision yourself only if you know the device of your car well or it is easy to maintain. It is foolish to try to modify the dashboard of an expensive car with your own hands, since an unsuccessful attempt at your own tuning can result in expensive repairs.
Step 3
Remove the dashboard outer glass. Handle it very carefully. Examine it for scratches. If they are, then polish the glass, as cracks and scratches can prevent you from clearly seeing the readings. Next, you need to remove the instrument arrows. They are very fragile. It is best to remove them using a plastic fork. Be very careful as any awkward movement can break the plastic arrow.
Step 4
Now directly on the refinement of the dashboard. You can change the backlight. To do this, you will have to replace all the diodes. New diodes should be the same as the standard ones. Also, dashboards often have empty spaces for diodes. They can be filled with additional bulbs. Try not to use bright colors that will catch your eyes. Otherwise, with long-term use of such a backlight, your eyes will hurt. Modify the instrument scales. You can draw a layout of the instrument scales in a computer program, observing the same standard scale. After that, you need to cut out the printed scales and stick them over the standard markings. It is necessary to glue it very carefully and carefully, since any inaccurate position can lead to incorrect operation of the dashboard. After all the procedures, the dashboard must be assembled in the reverse order and adjusted. After that, you just have to install it in the car and enjoy your own creation.
