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JAGUAR PROJECT INFO
In response to some requests, I have begun developing some new overlays for restoring Smiths gauges. These overlays are made in the same manner as other overlays in my other gauge overlay pages.  All overlays are printed on vinyl with a self-adhesive back and a matte (non-glare) UV resistant finish.  Great care is taken to get an accurate, original looking overlay. Applying a vinyl overlay can be an inexpensive way of restoring a gauge that otherwise might never be restored.

Most small gauges use TWO overlay pieces for each gauge. The front piece is made to cover the portion of the gauge with text, but there is a thin curved portion that will not be covered.  That area will be exposed, so you will probably need to paint it.

Large Speedometer or Tachometer faces are sometimes made as one piece or two pieces depending on the style. 


More faces can be added.  If you need a Smiths face not shown, have questions or if you can help contribute, please email.

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JAGUAR XK PROJECT INFO
This customer supplied an original speedo and tach face for an XK 140, with a request to develop some overlay faces.
 
The XK 120, 140 and 150 shared some gauges, however some were certainly different from these.
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Overlays for Smiths Jaguar XK.
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Smiths 6k Tach for Jag XK (51 117 102 / 04).
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Smiths 140 mph Speedo for Jag XK (X 51691 / 35).
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1963-64 JAGUAR E-TYPE
This customer needed an oil pressure gauge. He had a Smiths donor gauge with an incorrect rear face plate, which was to be converted (FIRST photo).  I developed the overlay to match the correct gauge based on information supplied by the customer (SECOND photo).  The customer then installed the overlay on the rear face plate. The LAST photo shows this installation.  The front face plate was not restored at this time, however it can now be done as well (CLICK HERE).
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Overlays for Smiths Jaguar.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for FUEL gauge.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for TANK gauge.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for Oil Pressure gauge.
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Smiths REAR overlay for 100 PSI Oil Pressure gauge PL2302/33A.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for WATER gauge.
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Smiths REAR overlay for 110 Celcius Water Temp gauge BT2200/00.
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Smiths (LUCAS) FRONT overlay for AMPS gauge.
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Smiths (LUCAS) FRONT overlay for VOLTS (custom).
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Smiths (LUCAS) REAR overlay for AMPS gauge.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for BATTERY CHARGE gauge.
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Smiths REAR overlay for BATTERY CHARGE gauge.
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MORGAN PROJECT INFO
A customer with a 1966 Morgan 4/4 was in need of a new face for a temperature gauge. Since a temp sender for the Morgan gauge is NLA, his plan was to place the overlays on a Triumph or MG/B gauge using a sender that was still available.

Most small gauges use TWO overlay pieces for each gauge. The front piece is made to cover the portion of the gauge with text, but there is a thin curved portion that will not be covered.  That area will be exposed, so you will probably need to paint it.

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1966 MORGAN 4/4
The font style that was used on this gauge for Morgan is different from other Smiths gauges on this page. Also this temp gauge has two limiting pins, which can be seen better in the third photo below. The restoration overlays below are available with the holes for these pins or without the holes. Limiting pins do NOT need to be removed prior to installing an overlay. The overlay without pin holes is offered in case you want to install it on a temp gauge without the limiting pins or if you plan to remove them permanently.
   
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Overlays for Smiths Morgan.
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  Smiths FRONT overlay for TEMP gauge.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for OIL TEMP gauge (custom).
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Smiths REAR overlay for TEMP gauge CELCIUS TC4308/00 (with limiting pin holes).
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Smiths REAR overlay for TEMP gauge CELCIUS TC4308/00 (WITHOUT limiting pins).
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Smiths REAR overlay for TEMP gauge FAHRENHEIT TC4308/01 (WITHOUT limiting pins).
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TRIUMPH PROJECT INFO
In response to requests I have begun developing some new overlays for restoring Smiths or Jaeger Triumph gauges.
These overlays are made in the same manner as other overlays in my other Volvo gauge overlay pages.  All overlays are printed on vinyl with a self-adhesive back and a matte (non-glare) UV resistant finish.  Applying a vinyl overlay can be an inexpensive way of restoring a gauge that otherwise might never be restored.

Most small gauges use TWO overlay pieces for each gauge. The front piece is made to cover the portion of the gauge with text, but there is a thin curved portion that will not be covered.  That area will be exposed, so you will probably need to paint it.

More faces can be added.  If you need a Smiths or Jaeger face not shown, have questions or if you can help contribute, please email.

1966 TRIUMPH JAEGER
Original faces are shown here. I have created overlays to replicate these faces.


1968 - 1972 TRIUMPH SMITHS
Original and un-restored face plates are shown here. Face plates were provided to me by a customer, so I was able to precisely design the below overlays.


INSTALLATION EXAMPLES
Here is a photo sent by a customer.


1973 - 1976 TRIUMPH SMITHS
Original and un-restored face plates are shown here. Face plates were provided to me by a customer, so I was able to precisely design the below overlays.


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Overlays for Triumph JAEGER 1962.
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Jaeger overlay for TEMP 250ºF 1962 Triumph TR4 BT2300/00.
Created to fit gauge face shown with a flat space diameter dimension of 46 mm.
The needle shaft opening at the top will need to be trimmed after installation using a sharp hobby knife.

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Overlays for TACH and SPEEDO faces Triumph JAEGER.



Jaeger Tach overlay RN1417/00.
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<<< This customer supplied these original face plates for a TR4. These plates are flat in the center, but they have a BOWL SHAPE on the outer area. See the instruction guide near the bottom of this page for installation tips. This shaped face has a higher degree of difficulty than a flat face plate. Please inquire if you prefer to send the plates to me your overlay installation.



The final result is this photo above showing the overlays installed.




Jaeger Speedo overlay SN6325/00 209182  (See images above).
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Overlays for small faces Triumph JAEGER 1964-66.
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Jaeger FRONT overlay for TEMP 1966 Triumph.
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Jaeger REAR overlay for TEMP 1964 Triumph BT2203/02.
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Jaeger REAR overlay for TEMP 1966 Triumph BT2204/12.
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Jaeger REAR overlay for TEMP 1966 Triumph BT2203/03.
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Jaeger FRONT overlay for OIL 1966 Triumph.
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Jaeger REAR overlay for OIL 1966 Triumph PL2302/22.
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Jaeger FRONT overlay for FUEL 1966 Triumph.
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Jaeger REAR overlay for FUEL 1966 Triumph BF2206/00.
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Jaeger alternate REAR overlay for FUEL BF2201/16.
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Lucas FRONT overlay for AMPS 1966 Triumph.
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Lucas REAR overlay for AMPS 1966 Triumph.
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Overlays for Smiths Triumph 1968-72.
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Overlay set (2 pieces)

Smiths Tachometer overlay 1968-72 Triumph RN-2413/00A.
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<<< This customer supplied these original speedo and tach faces for a 1968-72 Triumph. These plates have a pronounced step between the outer area and the center odometer, so it was found that a one-piece overlay would not be possible.


The final result is this photo above showing the two-piece overlays installed. The outer and inner areas are covered by the overlay. A small portion of the step up edge is not covered by an overlay.





Overlay set (2 pieces)

Smiths 130 MPH Speedometer overlay 1968-72 Triumph (see images above).
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Smiths FRONT overlay for TEMP 1968-72 Triumph.
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Smiths REAR overlay for TEMP 1968-72 Triumph BT2215/00.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for OIL 1968-72 Triumph.
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Smiths REAR overlay for OIL 1968-72 Triumph PL2302/33A.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for FUEL 1968-72 Triumph.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for TANK 1968-72 Triumph.
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Smiths REAR overlay for FUEL 1968-72 Triumph BF2221/00.
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Smiths (Lucas) FRONT overlay for AMPS 1968-72 Triumph.
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Smiths (Lucas) FRONT overlay VOLTS custom for 1968-72 Triumph.
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  Smiths (Lucas) REAR overlay for AMPS 1968-72 Triumph.
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Overlays for Smiths Triumph 1973-76.
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Overlay set (2 pieces)


Smiths Tachometer overlay 1973-76 Triumph RN-2414/00AS.
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<<< This customer supplied these original speedo and tach faces for a 1973-76 Triumph. These plates have a pronounced step between the outer area and the center odometer, so it was found that a one-piece overlay would not be possible.


The final result is this photo above showing the two-piece overlays installed. The outer and inner areas are covered by the overlay. A small portion of the step up edge is not covered by an overlay.
 





Overlay set (2 pieces)

Smiths 130 MPH Speedometer overlay 1973-76 Triumph SN-6411/02S 1120 (see images above).
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Smiths FRONT overlay for TEMP 1973-76 Triumph.
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Smiths REAR overlay for TEMP 1973-76 Triumph BT2230/00.
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CUSTOM Smiths REAR overlay for TEMP 1973-76 Triumph.
Fahrenheit temps added.
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NOTE: This customer fitted a new Beck-Arnley 2011110 sender, which yielded these temps with a new wiring harness and OEM mechanical voltage stabilizer. The old sender gave somewhat lower temps and would have shown closer to 150 with these gauge markings. Users may need to check their gauge temps and consider replacing the sender before considering this gauge face.



CUSTOM Smiths REAR overlay for TEMP 1973-76 Triumph.
Celcius temps added.
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NOTE: This customer is using a water temp gauge with this custom face to create an oil temp gauge.





Smiths FRONT overlay for OIL 1973-76 Triumph.
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Smiths REAR overlay for OIL 1973-76 Triumph PL2319/00.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for FUEL 1973-76 Triumph.
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Smiths REAR overlay for FUEL 1973-76 Triumph BF2232/00.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for VOLTS 1973-76 Triumph.
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Smiths REAR overlay for VOLTS 1973-76 Triumph BV2213/00.
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TVR PROJECT INFO
In response to requests I have begun developing some new overlays for restoring Smiths TVR gauges.
These overlays are made in the same manner as other overlays in my other gauge overlays in these pages.  All overlays are printed on vinyl with a self-adhesive back and a matte (non-glare) UV resistant finish.  Applying a vinyl overlay can be an inexpensive way of restoring a gauge that otherwise might never be restored.

Most small gauges use TWO overlay pieces for each gauge. The FRONT gauge piece is made to cover the portion of the gauge with text, but there is a thin curved portion that will not be covered.  That area will be exposed, so you will probably need to paint it. Many of these were made with the help of a TVR 2500M owner. Not all of them might be relevant for a TVR, but all are patterned after original Smiths gauges.

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Smiths FRONT overlay for WATER TEMP gauge.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for TEMP.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for TEMP with symbol.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for OIL TEMP with symbols.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for OIL TEMP (custom).
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Smiths REAR overlay for WATER TEMP gauge CELCIUS BT2240/01C (or possibly also BT2204/29)
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Smiths REAR overlay for WATER TEMP gauge FAHRENHEIT BT2240/01F
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Smiths FRONT overlay for FUEL gauge.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for FUEL gauge (with PUMP symbol).
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Smiths REAR overlay for FUEL gauge BF2201/35
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Smiths REAR overlay for FUEL gauge BF2206/00
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Smiths FRONT overlay for OIL PRESSURE gauge.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for OIL PRESSURE with symbol.
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Smiths REAR overlay for OIL PRESSURE gauge PL2312/08 (A)
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Smiths REAR overlay for OIL PRESSURE gauge PL2312/08 (B)
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Smiths FRONT overlay for BATTERY gauge.
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Smiths REAR overlay for VOLTS gauge BV2204/03
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Smiths FRONT overlay for VOLTS gauge.
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Smiths FRONT overlay for VOLTS with BATTERY symbol.
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Smiths REAR overlay for VOLTS gauge BV1000/00
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Smiths REAR overlay only for BATTERY CONDITION VOLTS BV1000/00
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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
The below information will offer some general information on how these overlays work. At this time I do not have specific instructions for disassembling the above Smiths gauges, however I have created disassembly instructions for other gauges. Those are listed below.  They should help with your general understanding of how overlays will work for these gauges.

Adhesion Promoter (or primer) is strongly recommended to improve the installation of gauge face overlays. If your car may be subjected to high interior temperatures (parked outside) the adhesive on the back of an overlay can soften and over time it can allow the edges to lift. Applying a little adhesion promoter on the face plate edges will greatly improve adhesion. For convenience, a cotton swab is included with this single use packet. This isn't some mythical snake-oil. It has been tested and works great.

Applying this stuff is easy. Dip the cotton swab in the liquid and smear the edges of the face plates where the overlay will be. It dries in seconds.  CAUTION: Using this stuff makes things stick very well, so be careful when placing the overlay down. It will be harder to lift and re-position if needed. Stuff like this can be found everywhere on-line.



As you can see here, the surface condition of this Smiths front face plate is pretty poor.  It needs some cleaning before it can be used for this purpose, but aside from that, the below pictured overlay will demonstrate how a front vinyl overlay fits. CLEAN the faceplate well. If any raised debris or specks of dirt remain, they will be seen as a bump in the surface of the vinyl.
This overlay has been designed to cover all of the visible surface, except for a portion of the thin upper ring.  It has been found through testing that trying to cover more that this with vinyl would be extremely difficult and prone to failure during installation.  By limiting the coverage area to the overlay shown below, the chance of a successful restoration becomes excellent.  If needed, you can clean and repaint the parts of the bare face plate that will still be visible with an appropriate matte black paint before applying an overlay. That will help the overlay blend in. Once the covered face plate is installed and behind glass, it will be hard to see that it's not original.


Installing an overlay on the Smiths rear face plate is also a simple process. Of course cleaning the surface must be done before installing an overlay. A smooth surface will produce nice results. Painting the rear face plate will not be necessary. The overlay needs to be centered and the oval window lined up as accurately as possible with the overlay.  There are holes cut for viewing to help you line the overlay with the oval window. 
 


The final step is to use a sharp hobby knife to slowly and carefully trim the window. Doing this after the overlay is installed is best, since you can use the edge of the window as a guide for your knife.

The below gauge was very rough before restoration. The owner, Joe M. from Maine, said media blasting was needed on the front and the rear face. The outer case was also blasted and repainted. The glass was polished, needle was repainted in white, and then it was reassembled with new overlays from this page. A new chrome bezel was sourced from England.


Other Gauge Disassembly or Overlay Installation Guide PDF Files.
These installation guides were made fore Volvo gauges, but they will offer a good deal of guidance if you need it.

Volvo 1800 Smiths Gauges
https://www.davebarton.com/pdf/1800faceinstall.pdf  (0.4mb PDF)
Volvo 240 52 mm VDO Gauges
https://www.davebarton.com/pdf/52mmfaceinstall.pdf   (0.5mb PDF)
Volvo 240 VDO R-Sport Gauges
https://www.davebarton.com/pdf/240FaceInstallR-Sportgauges.pdf   (0.4mb PDF)

If you need any face overlay installation or gauge restoration services, I can recommend Roger at RP Rsports. His contact information may be found at

https://www.davebarton.com/coolvolvoproducts.html#rprsports


INSTALLATION GUIDE for TR4 Tach and Speedo with a DISH Shape
This guide will help explain the techniques used to install an overlay on a BOWL shaped face plate. This shaped face has a higher degree of difficulty than a flat face plate. Please inquire if you prefer to send the plates to me your overlay installation.
 
The headlamp jewel needs to be removed from the speedo face first. It's held in with a thin washer, which can be carefully pried up and off from the back.  Be careful of the limit pin when placing the face plate down on a surface to work on it.  That pin can be bent easily. CLEAN the faceplate well. If any raised debris or specks of dirt remain, they will be seen as a bump in the surface of the vinyl.


Try test-fitting the overlay first so you can become more familiar with the holes. When lining up the overlay, the limit pin is inserted first, then the three center holes are lined up.  Try to center the pin and holes as best you can.  Lifting the overlay back up and off is OK, Just be careful.  It will want to stick pretty strongly. Once it's centered, rub the center flat area down with your fingers. Then rub the furthest outer edges down.  DO NOT PUSH THE OVERLAY INTO THE BOWL YET.

The next step requires a hair drier or heat gun.  A hair drier is preferred. A heat gun can be used, but a heat gun can get too hot, so caution is needed. It needs to be on low heat.

While using a hair drier to warm the furthest outer edges of the overlay, slowly rub your thumb along the outer edge and then slowly and gently fold the outer area of the overlay down into the bowl.  Do this for a small portion at a time as you rub with your thumb around the outer perimeter over and over and over and around and around.  DO NOT PUSH THE OVERLAY DOWN where it's near the center flat area. Work only on the OUTER AREA first and then move slowly toward the center. Take your time and go slowly. The vinyl will stretch pretty easily when warmed up.  You should be progressing about two or three millimeters for each revolution. You can warm up a small section, then rub, then warm up another section, then rub.


When you reach the raised rivet holding the limit pin wire, warm it up and pressed down with your thumb so the vinyl forms over it.


This is the tach face above. Before you reach the bottom of the bowl on THIS face, you'll notice that air will tend to get trapped under the overlay. There needs to be a place for the air to escape, so in this image above I have used my sharp hobby knife to poke a very small hole in the "1" to help the air escape.
The speedo will NOT have this problem of trapping air, because the hole for the headlamp jewel will allow air to escape. So don't cover up that hole with vinyl until the very end.


Using a slow and careful technique, you can avoid getting air trapped under the overlay, but it still might happen. If it does, you can poke a couple very tiny holes, apply some heat and rub it down. 


After the overlay is installed, use a sharp hobby knife (not a dull one) to slowly cut out the hole for the headlamp jewel on the speedo.


On the speedo center area, you should warm up the overlay covering the odometer windows and then press the vinyl down to help it form to the shape. Then use a sharp hobby knife (not a dull one) to slowly trim the windows along the edges. 

That's it.  If you have questions, please let me know.
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Adhesion Promoter (or primer) is strongly recommended to improve the installation of gauge face overlays. If your car may be subjected to high interior temperatures (parked outside) the adhesive on the back of an overlay can soften and over time it can allow the edges to lift. Applying a little adhesion promoter on the face plate edges will greatly improve adhesion. For convenience, a cotton swab is included with this single use packet. This isn't some mythical snake-oil. It has been tested and works great.

Applying this stuff is easy. Dip the cotton swab in the liquid and smear the edges of the face plates where the overlay will be. It dries in seconds.  CAUTION: Using this stuff makes things stick very well, so be careful when placing the overlay down. It will be harder to lift and re-position if needed. Stuff like this can be found everywhere on-line.


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