Speedometer Face

[conbs]

48, That turned out great. What is the cost of getting the graphics printed on a speedo plate? What kind of ink are they using?

[48lesco]

I made up the vector graphics for Nippon Seiki and Fuki Denki faceplates. The Fuji Denki faceplate I sent him for practice somehow got scaled a little in the vertical direction and the HM logo and the black bands are touching the odometer slot (see attached). I'll email the vector graphics files to anyone who wants them, just pm me with your email address. The trick is to find a print shop that has a LogoJet Pro direct-to-substrate printer. I don't think they would charge very much to line it up and run it through. The account manager I dealt with at LogoJet headquarters did these for free just to see how they would come out, but I don't think he's interested in doing a lot more, he wants to sell printers. He said he would send me some contacts and I will report back.
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[48lesco]

And I don't know what kind of ink that is, but it looks just right. Not sure how the Rustoleum primer and that ink will hold up to UV, but my speedos don't see much sunshine any more, neither do my speedometers...

I'll try to find out about the ink

[conbs]

As I was working on the reflective paint for the Fuji, I found a matte clear overcoat with UV protection. I think it might help maintain the white primer, too.