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Old 02-13-2003, 07:38 PM
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Default What material to use to make faceplate?
Im doing my faceplate but i dont know what material and how to paint it to match my s4 trim. Thanks.
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Old 02-13-2003, 08:26 PM
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I'd try MDF & Bondo, followed by paint or stretched vinyl.
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Old 02-14-2003, 07:19 AM
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Default why not just get the radio installation kit offered by installer
www.installer.com
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Old 02-14-2003, 08:40 AM
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That's the first kit I've seen for the double DIN radios. Has anyone seen it in person?
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wish they offered those kits before when i TRIED to make my own radio plate...WTF
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Default holy sh**, and i was gonna spend $150+ for a custom job...
as long as the fit is good, i can work with/ change the finish if necessary.
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Sweet Jesus...you should highlight this posting and yell about it from the hilltops. You know how long everyone in the world has been waiting for a kit like this?!
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oh man, I'm so getting that
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Done and done...
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seriously, why is this the first ive heard of this?
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