blue dash lights
03-27-2014, 09:46 AM
#21
Hi.
Actually - a few folks in those links above left the green film in place. Using wide-angled blue LED's will power right though it - green film is relatively transparent to blue light.
You can easily and quickly test this on the single LED replacement in the center console shifter. It comes out a very nice blue using a #194.
MGD
Actually - a few folks in those links above left the green film in place. Using wide-angled blue LED's will power right though it - green film is relatively transparent to blue light.
You can easily and quickly test this on the single LED replacement in the center console shifter. It comes out a very nice blue using a #194.
MGD
If I remember correctly, I think guys with trucks pre 2004 can get away with just swapping bulbs because the green film isn't nearly as dense as it is on 04-08. The guy who posted this write up http://www.fordf150.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=63465 definitely owns a pre 2004 truck and in my opinion thats why it worked without taking off the film.
From these links you provided, these guys removed the green film. I think to achieve the best results you have to remove the film.
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...rior-leds.html
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...ster-help.html
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/blue-da...ng-leds-20318/
But like I said, I really do hope it works without taking the film off. I look forward to seeing pictures after silverbullet is done with this swap.
Last edited by blackandchrome; 03-27-2014 at 09:50 AM.
03-27-2014, 10:58 AM
#22
I hope you are correct. If this does work for silverbullet, I will immediately buy bulbs and swap mine out. Do you happen to have a picture of the one you tested in the center console shifter?
If I remember correctly, I think guys with trucks pre 2004 can get away with just swapping bulbs because the green film isn't nearly as dense as it is on 04-08. The guy who posted this write up http://www.fordf150.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=63465 definitely owns a pre 2004 truck and in my opinion thats why it worked without taking off the film.
From these links you provided, these guys removed the green film. I think to achieve the best results you have to remove the film.
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...rior-leds.html
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...ster-help.html
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/blue-da...ng-leds-20318/
But like I said, I really do hope it works without taking the film off. I look forward to seeing pictures after silverbullet is done with this swap.
If I remember correctly, I think guys with trucks pre 2004 can get away with just swapping bulbs because the green film isn't nearly as dense as it is on 04-08. The guy who posted this write up http://www.fordf150.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=63465 definitely owns a pre 2004 truck and in my opinion thats why it worked without taking off the film.
From these links you provided, these guys removed the green film. I think to achieve the best results you have to remove the film.
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...rior-leds.html
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...ster-help.html
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/blue-da...ng-leds-20318/
But like I said, I really do hope it works without taking the film off. I look forward to seeing pictures after silverbullet is done with this swap.
Shifter: https://www.f150forum.com/f4/any-way...3/#post3309772.
If the effort involved to remove needles and stripping film does not daunt you, then go for it, as this will produce the best results. There will be a color difference. I find that the 'blue/aqua' color is sufficient. Additionally, the actual LED blue wavelength makes a difference ( they are not all the same ).
The cluster is not the real work ( straight bulb swap, assuming no film stripping) - it's the switches and center stack that makes or breaks this mod if color uniformity is desired throughout the interior. Those require some skill to replace.
MGD
Last edited by MGD; 03-27-2014 at 11:02 AM.
03-27-2014, 11:14 AM
#23
Hi.
Shifter: https://www.f150forum.com/f4/any-way...3/#post3309772.
If the effort involved to remove needles and stripping film does not daunt you, then go for it, as this will produce the best results. There will be a color difference. I find that the 'blue/aqua' color is sufficient. Additionally, the actual LED blue wavelength makes a difference ( they are not all the same ).
The cluster is not the real work ( straight bulb swap, assuming no film stripping) - it's the switches and center stack that makes or breaks this mod if color uniformity is desired throughout the interior. Those require some skill to replace.
MGD
Shifter: https://www.f150forum.com/f4/any-way...3/#post3309772.
If the effort involved to remove needles and stripping film does not daunt you, then go for it, as this will produce the best results. There will be a color difference. I find that the 'blue/aqua' color is sufficient. Additionally, the actual LED blue wavelength makes a difference ( they are not all the same ).
The cluster is not the real work ( straight bulb swap, assuming no film stripping) - it's the switches and center stack that makes or breaks this mod if color uniformity is desired throughout the interior. Those require some skill to replace.
MGD
03-27-2014, 02:27 PM
#25
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I bought mine from Amazon they are 5smd LED's
03-30-2014, 07:24 AM
#26
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Blue led lights
I was wondering if you put those lights in yet. I plan on doing just a bulb replacement. I have no interest in ripping the cluster apart unless it's seems doing as I'm replacing the bulbs. I was just wondering how the needles came out. I would like to have the blue background with the red needles lit up. Do you know how I can make that possible
03-30-2014, 12:41 PM
#27
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Sorry I haven't had a chance I've been at work all week I'll try and get around to it this coming week sometime
03-30-2014, 10:35 PM
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I actually did mine about 4 yrs ago and I did have to take off the green film and looked a lot better.
I hope you are correct. If this does work for silverbullet, I will immediately buy bulbs and swap mine out. Do you happen to have a picture of the one you tested in the center console shifter?
If I remember correctly, I think guys with trucks pre 2004 can get away with just swapping bulbs because the green film isn't nearly as dense as it is on 04-08. The guy who posted this write up http://www.fordf150.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=63465 definitely owns a pre 2004 truck and in my opinion thats why it worked without taking off the film.
From these links you provided, these guys removed the green film. I think to achieve the best results you have to remove the film.
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...rior-leds.html
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...ster-help.html
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/blue-da...ng-leds-20318/
But like I said, I really do hope it works without taking the film off. I look forward to seeing pictures after silverbullet is done with this swap.
If I remember correctly, I think guys with trucks pre 2004 can get away with just swapping bulbs because the green film isn't nearly as dense as it is on 04-08. The guy who posted this write up http://www.fordf150.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=63465 definitely owns a pre 2004 truck and in my opinion thats why it worked without taking off the film.
From these links you provided, these guys removed the green film. I think to achieve the best results you have to remove the film.
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...rior-leds.html
http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...ster-help.html
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/blue-da...ng-leds-20318/
But like I said, I really do hope it works without taking the film off. I look forward to seeing pictures after silverbullet is done with this swap.
03-30-2014, 10:42 PM
#29
Senior Member
I did mine about a year and a half ago. I tried leaving the green on. That's fine if you want a Teal colored display. Personally, I think the added effort to remove the green film is WELL worth it.
(Keep in mind, it was still VERY bright outside when I took the photos.)
(Keep in mind, it was still VERY bright outside when I took the photos.)
Last edited by billiards; 03-30-2014 at 10:52 PM.
