ghetdjc320 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Hello all, Just putting the finishing touches on the dash switch trim covers and am looking to see what versions everyone would be most interested in via poll. Just want to get an idea of how many of each to work on first. These are hand made, multi layered switch trim covers for the obsolete and hard to find factory options. Please see images below for examples of the switch layouts. These will be VERY similar to factory though I won’t say identical. Every effort has been made to reproduce the logos and text according to factory. Original models were vector traced and scanned to be as true to the original as possible. The logos will shine through just like factory and light dispersion and color will be very close to the original. Each cover is hand made in multiple layers (just my wife and I working in these) and take some time to produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original 87 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I would be interested in a dual sport bar one on the right side of the column. Possibly having the lights showing opposite directions to indicate front and rear facing lights on the sport bar. Your prototype looks very good nice work! Any idea of the cost? Didn't see that. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 How about a transmission/fog light option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Original 87 said: I would be interested in a dual sport bar one on the right side of the column. Possibly having the lights showing opposite directions to indicate front and rear facing lights on the sport bar. Your prototype looks very good nice work! Any idea of the cost? Didn't see that. Thanks. That would be a custom option but should be fairy straight forward. Pricing will depend on how many I can produce at once and that is why I started the poll. If you want to select “custom” I’ll keep track of that. One off versions will cost a bit more but are doable. I also plan on making the headlight switch cover since it is the same design as the other two switch panels. That way, if someone wants to update all their interior, you won’t have one switch cover that looks old or out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, derf said: How about a transmission/cargo light option? That would be custom since they didn’t come like that but is doable. If you can, select “custom” if that is what your looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, ghetdjc320 said: That would be custom since they didn’t come like that but is doable. If you can, select “custom” if that is what your looking for. Already selected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Here is the base material prototype for reference. The texture looks and feels as close to the original as any I could find. Literally went through hundreds of test pieces lol. The only difference I think there may be is the ultimate “sheen” or diffusion that these provide. I would recommend that they be installed in sets consisting of the headlight switch bezel, along with left and right dash switch bezels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, derf said: Already selected. Thanks! Everyone’s input is super helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original 87 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I did select custom as well as the fog cargo combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 12 minutes ago, Original 87 said: I did select custom as well as the fog cargo combination. Sounds good, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Mohler Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 How about solid black to cut for what ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 6 hours ago, Warren Mohler said: How about solid black to cut for what ever You mean just a blank one? That would be doable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Mohler Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Mohler Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Here's a twist without switches already this is what I have, four mount tabs to mount directly to bezel no white plastic box to screw to dash. Any variations like this? or am I off to the JY again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I have a couple of those from my dash bezel when I had no switches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 35 minutes ago, Warren Mohler said: Here's a twist without switches already this is what I have, four mount tabs to mount directly to bezel no white plastic box to screw to dash. Any variations like this? or am I off to the JY again interesting setup. That wouldn’t be impossible to make but I probably won’t be making that version just yet. What year is that on? For reference, here is what the piece underneath should look like: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 You’ll need to grab a couple of these from the junk yard. Most every 96 and earlier xj I've seen has these on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Mohler Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Yep I have been leaving them lay since they already had cut outs for switches I don't need, but if solid blank faces are available I'll pick em up. passed up at least a dozen recently--- all years were like that without factory switches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Warren Mohler said: Yep I have been leaving them lay since they already had cut outs for switches I don't need, but if solid blank faces are available I'll pick em up. passed up at least a dozen recently yep, the options above that are fog light only/ sport bar only etc. will be blank on the other side and could be cutout if needed later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 let's not forget heater/AC controls!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 That’s a tough one but also doable I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 We’ve had a slight delay from our vinyl cutters since they have been shut down for about a week and will be closed until April 14th at least. I’m looking into using another shop but would much prefer to work with them locally vs shipping some in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 On 3/24/2020 at 4:38 PM, ghetdjc320 said: That’s a tough one but also doable I suppose. I will send you pics of one this week (back and front) to see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRodder Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I would be interested in Trans/Driving lights, and then one that would show foglights/rear facing lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 We are closed for a while here due to Covid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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