So I have already removed the guages and taken out the face, and i've already made my template to use, I was going to use the yamaha tuning forks in the background, but decided to go a little farther in having something original that stands out (most people around here dont know what a cafe racer is, let alone seen one so when she's finished i'll have that original factor for around here). So i used.....something "else" for the background.... ;D . I figured it will grab some wanted, and probably unwanted attention. But I'm sure thats what some folks thought when original cafe'ers first came about.
Which brings me to my question, I'm not sure exactly what to use to print the guage face on to stick on to the backing so the lights will adequately show through as well as being able to see it. I've read to use transparency paper and glue the not-ink-printed side to the backing, but i've also heard of people getting a sign shop to print it up on a sticker (assuming vinyl?) and just stick it to the backing. And of course i've heard of people just printing it on paper (like higher quality photo-paper). So far i just have my design for my tacho, but have a similar background idea for the speedo.
SO...What is everyones opinion or suggestion on what to use and what will have the best quality as well as last the longest and hold up and what not.
and of course I'll show my gauge idea
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of course the smiling stars wont be on the actual one, but for obvious censorship purposes i figured they would work for here
all opinions/suggestions welcomed.
Which brings me to my question, I'm not sure exactly what to use to print the guage face on to stick on to the backing so the lights will adequately show through as well as being able to see it. I've read to use transparency paper and glue the not-ink-printed side to the backing, but i've also heard of people getting a sign shop to print it up on a sticker (assuming vinyl?) and just stick it to the backing. And of course i've heard of people just printing it on paper (like higher quality photo-paper). So far i just have my design for my tacho, but have a similar background idea for the speedo.
SO...What is everyones opinion or suggestion on what to use and what will have the best quality as well as last the longest and hold up and what not.
and of course I'll show my gauge idea
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of course the smiling stars wont be on the actual one, but for obvious censorship purposes i figured they would work for here
all opinions/suggestions welcomed.