A process for creating aftermarket vehicle gauge faces from a metal is disclosed. The process includes the steps of preparing a metal. The process also includes phototooling a phototool and then coating the metal after which an ultraviolet exposure is used. The process then will develop, and etch the metal to create predetermined letters, lines and characters and shapes on the metal gauge face. Next the gauge face is stripped and washed and a final inspection is used to create the aftermarket automobile gauge faces.