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Nickj
The description does say 150 words and symbols printed in white on transparent self-adhesive film. I think these will probably do the job . I suppose it depends how stable/ durable the film is .You're not afraid of the dark are you ?
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23rd Mar 2014 9:55 am
disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
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Having got the 3 flash indicators (thanks Bodsey) the red FBH light has irritated me ever since, so have been watching this post with interest.
Beanie, a great find, but I'm not sure the stickers are transparent, so wouldn't allow the LED to shine though, but if they are and they work it will be a brilliant 'fix'
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23rd Mar 2014 10:21 am
J@mes
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I'll be doing this at some point but I think I'll use the dipped beam symbol rather than the side light symbol
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23rd Mar 2014 11:44 am
kestrelpc
Member Since: 09 Nov 2010
Location: Essex
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Has anybody got these symbols in a PC compatible hi-res Image format of some kind, I will ask around if any of my customers can print these onto clear base with black 'background' if thats of any help, won't be able to ask for a few weeks though due to holidays .
23rd Mar 2014 12:11 pm
disco_steve
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beanie wrote:
Steve, for that little I risk it, going to try and call in at VWP this week
I totally agree "nothing ventured - nothing gained" as they say Never get mad - get even !!
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previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
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various euro boxes !
23rd Mar 2014 1:02 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Totally agree with what's been said, a fantastic mod and looks easy enough to complete.
That red FBH light has been getting on my nerves too and this is something I looked at resolving last year but it just never happened.
Definitely on my to-do list.Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
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23rd Mar 2014 1:26 pm
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Now definitely on my 'to do list' . . . . (memo to self - must hide 'to do' list from SWMBO) Never get mad - get even !!
06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
52 X-Trail 2.2 SVE
various euro boxes !
23rd Mar 2014 1:57 pm
Landie71
Member Since: 23 Oct 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1019
Bodsy wrote:
What soldering iron did you use as I'm sure others would like to know. It's really quite tricky to do without the right iron. Most people would have a big std soldering iron and put too much heat into the led.
I've just got a simple 15w iron, nothing too fancy - just touched the side of the LED & teased a little screwdriver under it then blow on it (not for luck) to cool it off - worked for me!
23rd Mar 2014 2:11 pm
disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
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06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
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04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
52 X-Trail 2.2 SVE
various euro boxes !
23rd Mar 2014 2:14 pm
Landie71
Member Since: 23 Oct 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
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Had another look at the Car Builder sheet & it's probably the opposite way round to what we need - i.e. white on clear, whereas we want clear symbol on black background.
Had a quick thought though - there's a printer in the same business centre I've got my business in - I'll pop in in the morning & see if he could print a clear sheet with black apart from the lights-on symbol. He usually likes a challenge - I've given him a few before now!
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