Finally, switch trim covers!

[ghetdjc320]

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. 

[Original 87]

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.

[derf]

How about a transmission/fog light option?

[ghetdjc320]

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. 

[ghetdjc320]

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.

[derf]

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.

[ghetdjc320]

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.

[ghetdjc320]

Just now, derf said:

Already selected.

Thanks! Everyone’s input is super helpful

[Original 87]

I did select custom as well as the fog cargo combination. 

[ghetdjc320]

12 minutes ago, Original 87 said:

I did select custom as well as the fog cargo combination. 

Sounds good, thanks

[Warren Mohler]

How about solid black to cut for what ever

[ghetdjc320]

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 

[Warren Mohler]

[Warren Mohler]

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

[eaglescout526]

I have a couple of those from my dash bezel when I had no switches. 

[ghetdjc320]

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:

[ghetdjc320]

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. 

[Warren Mohler]

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

[ghetdjc320]

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 

[Limeyjeeper]

let's not forget heater/AC controls!!

[ghetdjc320]

That’s a tough one but also doable I suppose. 

[ghetdjc320]

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

[Limeyjeeper]

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.

[RustyRodder]

I would be interested in Trans/Driving lights, and then one that would show foglights/rear facing lights. 

[ghetdjc320]

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