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Dash lights a Brighter possibility

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Dash lights a Brighter possibility. Took gauge cluster out to clean all connections. Found some light sockets rusted. Cleaned all cluster and switch terminals and grease. Had the dimmer switch out and jumped with a wire while working on it. I think I still have a problem with the socket for the clock. I'll take it out and check it. The bulbs I used are listed above each picture. As Huskydrive said they dimmed have yet to try that. I'm sure they do.
@Huskidrive posted what he used for dash lights. I tried and like it. I give him credit for this.

One part of the problem.
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Another side of the problem.
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Standard dash lights​


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I have one more thing to try. I'll let you know.
 
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1st picture surround led on. Tucked into each side of radius. 2nd 2 led strips on light bar. 3rd both sets on. 4th 2 lower led strips on. 5th light bar with led strips placement facing gauges. 6th same.

Alpena 8" FLEX LED Water Resistant Light Strips, Green ( 77447 )​


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Note: Just don't stick em on the bottom of the roll of the light bar. Move them to see the best placement. Their pointing forward a bit.
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This is what is under the gauge cluster. their not as bright but works good for it's use.
Lot Waterproof 12''/15 DC 12V Motor LED Strip Underbody Light For Car Motorcycle | eBay
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I said before. I have one more thing to try. I'll let you know. Well I stumbled on something else that I was originally looking for. I'll post it later. Only problem is I don't know what they are.
 
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Well I stumbled on something else that I was originally looking for. Only problem is I don't know what they are. A blue led strip. So took a shot in the dark! Is that a pun? I tried these. Blue leds that gave the gauge cluster a florescent black light glow. It brought out the digits they way I was wanting to see the gauges.
The pods are place in front of the original lights.
I found this position to be best to reduce glare.
There are four to a pack. More will be need to illuminate what one would desire to light up.



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Really like the green strip, but the eBay link is dead.
Any additional details, maybe on Amazon?

Thx
 
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