This article is part of the DIY Cluster mod. Here I will show you how to change gauge face colors on a 2005-2010 Scion tC dash cluster gauge by simplying using transparent wrap on the back side.
The original DIY Cluster conversion guide thread on ScionLife
Give this article a read on ScionLIfe, it’s the original DIY cluster LED swap mod thread:
Use the ScionLife article for disassembly and assembly of your gauge cluster. I won’t go over that here.
Use Transparent wrap
No magic here. I swap the LEDs from amber to bright white, then I change the colors with transparent tint wrap.
Links to my other DIY Cluster gauge articles
- How to wire up a test donor gauge cluster
- DIY LED cluster swap mod amber to white 2005-2010 Scion tC
- Changing colors on the gauge face using transparent wrap
- LCD color / change using polarizer film, and LED swap
- Black Cat Custom carbon fiber style gauge faces
- OEM style red needle swap
- AC Unit LED swap modification
- Changing the LEDs in your window and lock switch controls
Links to soldering tools and accessories
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Adjustable heat soldering tool kit complete with extra tips, solder, flux, etc. You can use this for the DIY Cluster LED swap too, very handy to have
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Butt connectors that melt solder to the connections, I really like these
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Heat gun with melting shield, great for melting the butt connectors above. You can get in tight spots without heating up neighboring parts
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Tube shrink wrap, I use this stuff all the time to cover up raw wire soldering and to water proof butt connectors
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Mini fuse taps, these come in handy if you want to piggy back off existing HOT or switched AC power from the fuse box near the driver kick panel
