Install DDin DVD Bezel in stock Stereo Bezel

JamminWagon · 05-01-2006, 11:13 PM

Flush mounting the DVD's bezel in the stock bezel. Took me about 5 hours to get to this point, still have final filling, sanding and painting to do. Tools: dremel with cutoff disk, epoxy, spot putty filler and pad sander.

Premodified stock non-nav bezel

DVD's bezel to be flushed in with bottom trimmed to fit over the top of the A/C controls

DVD Bezel lined up for the cuts.

DVD Bezel superglued in, dang compuound curves.

JamminWagon · 05-01-2006, 11:14 PM

First sanding with the "ears" expoxied in

Nasty gaps due to cutting a lil big and compound curves.

Remember the old school way of body working called "leading". Took some scrap plastic, lit it with a lighter and then pushed the melted plastic in to fill the gaps.

sanded after using plastic weld.

JamminWagon · 05-01-2006, 11:14 PM

And the state it is in now waiting for the spot putty filler to dry and the backside of the DVD bezel loaded with expoy on the backside for extra strength.

First 220 grit sanding

second putty fill

Day of final sandings and filling, going to use this textured black paint that I found at the local home center. After I find some filler primer that is plastic friendly. More to come!

JamminWagon · 05-01-2006, 11:16 PM

First coat of Rustoleum Textured Plastic Paint. Still shiny from being wet, dries matte.

OK DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Final coat applied with A/C & top buttons attached. #1 trick make sure that you are 10-12" away (like instructions say haha) or the finish will be shiny!!

And drumroll please!!!!!!!!!!
BEFORE & AFTER

JamminWagon · 10-27-2007, 10:26 AM

OK I reloaded the pics, forgot that I had moved ISPs

Greg095 · 10-27-2007, 10:33 AM

NICE WORK. Looks sharp. My Gnome is pondering another mod.

JamminWagon · 10-27-2007, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg095

NICE WORK. Looks sharp. My Gnome is pondering another mod.

Hahaah, yeah I have strangle my gnome at times, inpoint: Did it again, amp/sub area change

Cam makes it look darker than it really is

Greg095 · 10-27-2007, 10:46 AM

I don't have a nav unit or 2xDIN, but I am thinking about filling in the extra pocket that the mounting kit for my new stereo has. Its small and pointless.

2001shadowace · 10-27-2007, 02:36 PM

I use the little pocket for my remote and an occasional dvd. ( switching from cd to dvd )

JRob007 · 10-27-2007, 02:42 PM

Lookin good Jamminwagon! Nice work!!!

05-01-2006, 11:13 PM	#1
JamminWagon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 969 iTrader: (0)	Install DDin DVD Bezel in stock Stereo Bezel Flush mounting the DVD's bezel in the stock bezel. Took me about 5 hours to get to this point, still have final filling, sanding and painting to do. Tools: dremel with cutoff disk, epoxy, spot putty filler and pad sander. Premodified stock non-nav bezel DVD's bezel to be flushed in with bottom trimmed to fit over the top of the A/C controls DVD Bezel lined up for the cuts. DVD Bezel superglued in, dang compuound curves. Last edited by JamminWagon; 10-27-2007 at 10:22 AM..
	JamminWagon's Sig: KENWOOD HU: DDX-7017; ALPINE Gear : PKG-1000 10.2" Overhead DVD SPEAKERS: SPS-080A, SPS-170A, SPS-690A, SWR-1542D, AMPS: MRV-M345, MRD-M605, Removed Roof Rack, Badges & Wiper, Silver headlights, OEM Fogs & Painted Bezels, Autohatch Mod (strutwise struts and trunk release button) Rear Goodyear EAGLE RS-A 255/55R17, Flowmaster 50, AirRaid CAI, Eibach Sportlines 2"

05-01-2006, 11:14 PM	#2
JamminWagon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 969 iTrader: (0)	First sanding with the "ears" expoxied in Nasty gaps due to cutting a lil big and compound curves. Remember the old school way of body working called "leading". Took some scrap plastic, lit it with a lighter and then pushed the melted plastic in to fill the gaps. sanded after using plastic weld. Last edited by JamminWagon; 10-27-2007 at 10:23 AM..
	JamminWagon's Sig: KENWOOD HU: DDX-7017; ALPINE Gear : PKG-1000 10.2" Overhead DVD SPEAKERS: SPS-080A, SPS-170A, SPS-690A, SWR-1542D, AMPS: MRV-M345, MRD-M605, Removed Roof Rack, Badges & Wiper, Silver headlights, OEM Fogs & Painted Bezels, Autohatch Mod (strutwise struts and trunk release button) Rear Goodyear EAGLE RS-A 255/55R17, Flowmaster 50, AirRaid CAI, Eibach Sportlines 2"

05-01-2006, 11:14 PM	#3
JamminWagon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 969 iTrader: (0)	And the state it is in now waiting for the spot putty filler to dry and the backside of the DVD bezel loaded with expoy on the backside for extra strength. First 220 grit sanding second putty fill Day of final sandings and filling, going to use this textured black paint that I found at the local home center. After I find some filler primer that is plastic friendly. More to come! Last edited by JamminWagon; 10-27-2007 at 10:24 AM..
	JamminWagon's Sig: KENWOOD HU: DDX-7017; ALPINE Gear : PKG-1000 10.2" Overhead DVD SPEAKERS: SPS-080A, SPS-170A, SPS-690A, SWR-1542D, AMPS: MRV-M345, MRD-M605, Removed Roof Rack, Badges & Wiper, Silver headlights, OEM Fogs & Painted Bezels, Autohatch Mod (strutwise struts and trunk release button) Rear Goodyear EAGLE RS-A 255/55R17, Flowmaster 50, AirRaid CAI, Eibach Sportlines 2"

05-01-2006, 11:16 PM	#4
JamminWagon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 969 iTrader: (0)	First coat of Rustoleum Textured Plastic Paint. Still shiny from being wet, dries matte. OK DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Final coat applied with A/C & top buttons attached. #1 trick make sure that you are 10-12" away (like instructions say haha) or the finish will be shiny!! And drumroll please!!!!!!!!!! BEFORE & AFTER Last edited by JamminWagon; 10-27-2007 at 10:25 AM..
	JamminWagon's Sig: KENWOOD HU: DDX-7017; ALPINE Gear : PKG-1000 10.2" Overhead DVD SPEAKERS: SPS-080A, SPS-170A, SPS-690A, SWR-1542D, AMPS: MRV-M345, MRD-M605, Removed Roof Rack, Badges & Wiper, Silver headlights, OEM Fogs & Painted Bezels, Autohatch Mod (strutwise struts and trunk release button) Rear Goodyear EAGLE RS-A 255/55R17, Flowmaster 50, AirRaid CAI, Eibach Sportlines 2"

10-27-2007, 10:26 AM	#5
JamminWagon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 969 iTrader: (0)	OK I reloaded the pics, forgot that I had moved ISPs
	JamminWagon's Sig: KENWOOD HU: DDX-7017; ALPINE Gear : PKG-1000 10.2" Overhead DVD SPEAKERS: SPS-080A, SPS-170A, SPS-690A, SWR-1542D, AMPS: MRV-M345, MRD-M605, Removed Roof Rack, Badges & Wiper, Silver headlights, OEM Fogs & Painted Bezels, Autohatch Mod (strutwise struts and trunk release button) Rear Goodyear EAGLE RS-A 255/55R17, Flowmaster 50, AirRaid CAI, Eibach Sportlines 2"

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10-27-2007, 10:33 AM	#6
Greg095 May 2008 CMOM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 4,475 iTrader: (0)	NICE WORK. Looks sharp. My Gnome is pondering another mod.
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10-27-2007, 10:46 AM	#8
Greg095 May 2008 CMOM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 4,475 iTrader: (0)	I don't have a nav unit or 2xDIN, but I am thinking about filling in the extra pocket that the mounting kit for my new stereo has. Its small and pointless.
	Greg095's Sig:

10-27-2007, 02:36 PM	#9
2001shadowace Drivin the Kasket Karrier Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bellefontaine,Ohio Posts: 1,369 iTrader: (0)	I use the little pocket for my remote and an occasional dvd. ( switching from cd to dvd )

10-27-2007, 02:42 PM	#10
JRob007 BakNdaHood... CM4Lyf! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,110 iTrader: (0)	Lookin good Jamminwagon! Nice work!!!
	JRob007's Sig: In Loving Memory.... #21..... you will be missed! Mini Mods: Chrome Taillight Bezels, Chrome Door Handle Covers, K&N Drop-in Air Filter, Billet Grille (upper and lower)

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