Brother I did a similar DIY on my civic 95 meter a few months back :). Let me give u few tips:
instead of tape on the Needle, buy RED Permanent marker with CUT NIB, and use that on the needles :). Make sure you don't over do it on each side, make sure you spread it evenly on first try else it will start looking bad. This is a great idea. Then buy another Red Permanent marker with ROUND NIB and VERY CAREFULLY use it on ALL the white parts of the speedometer :). Trust me it will give you the sexiest look imaginable! NO CHEAP LED LIKE GLOW!