As requested: RNS-E faceplate modification to fill gaps on either side...
11-30-2006, 03:33 PM
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As requested: RNS-E faceplate modification to fill gaps on either side...
About a week ago we discussed fitment of the RNS-E, and I mentioned that I had modified my faceplate to fit the stock opening. I had problems with my camera at that time.
I just couldn't get my camera back up and running, and took these with a friend's camera. This faceplate was done very quickly (a couple of hours), and a better job could be achieved had I spent more time on it.
The faceplate looks much glossier than the rest of the RNS buttons and screen, but in reality, it is not far off. I purchased Krylon satin finish black paint, but, if I were to do it again, I would definately use a different paint. Part of the problem is that I put the paint on very very thick. I may wetsand it to get the glossy finish off of it. Otherwise, it looks pretty good.
The pics:
The faceplate during removal from the headunit:
<img src="http://www3.sympatico.ca/sergio.silva/Pictures/RNSprep.JPG">
The pieces glued to each side of the faceplate are the two halves from the bottom part that was cut off. When you cut that bottom part off the faceplate, you can cut it in half to give you the two required pieces, however, they will be about 1/16" short. I recommend using ABS plastic and cutting it slightly longer than what you need. These little pieces are glued to the existing faceplate using ABS solvent cement (plumbing cement). This works best, since the faceplate is made of ABS.
<img src="http://www3.sympatico.ca/sergio.silva/Pictures/RNSprep2.JPG">
These are not sanding marks in the following picture. They are Armor-all type cleaner residue.
<img src="http://www3.sympatico.ca/sergio.silva/Pictures/RNS1.jpg">
<img src="http://www3.sympatico.ca/sergio.silva/Pictures/RNS2.jpg">
<img src="http://www3.sympatico.ca/sergio.silva/Pictures/RNS3.jpg">
If there are any questions, ask and I'll be more than glad to answer them. Again, this was just a quick job, and with different paint and a little more finesse, I can make it look OEM.
I just couldn't get my camera back up and running, and took these with a friend's camera. This faceplate was done very quickly (a couple of hours), and a better job could be achieved had I spent more time on it.
The faceplate looks much glossier than the rest of the RNS buttons and screen, but in reality, it is not far off. I purchased Krylon satin finish black paint, but, if I were to do it again, I would definately use a different paint. Part of the problem is that I put the paint on very very thick. I may wetsand it to get the glossy finish off of it. Otherwise, it looks pretty good.
The pics:
The faceplate during removal from the headunit:
<img src="http://www3.sympatico.ca/sergio.silva/Pictures/RNSprep.JPG">
The pieces glued to each side of the faceplate are the two halves from the bottom part that was cut off. When you cut that bottom part off the faceplate, you can cut it in half to give you the two required pieces, however, they will be about 1/16" short. I recommend using ABS plastic and cutting it slightly longer than what you need. These little pieces are glued to the existing faceplate using ABS solvent cement (plumbing cement). This works best, since the faceplate is made of ABS.
<img src="http://www3.sympatico.ca/sergio.silva/Pictures/RNSprep2.JPG">
These are not sanding marks in the following picture. They are Armor-all type cleaner residue.
<img src="http://www3.sympatico.ca/sergio.silva/Pictures/RNS1.jpg">
<img src="http://www3.sympatico.ca/sergio.silva/Pictures/RNS2.jpg">
<img src="http://www3.sympatico.ca/sergio.silva/Pictures/RNS3.jpg">
If there are any questions, ask and I'll be more than glad to answer them. Again, this was just a quick job, and with different paint and a little more finesse, I can make it look OEM.
11-30-2006, 04:09 PM
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i just clamped a metal ruler onto the head unit and traced with a pick, then dremeled as much as i
could off the rulers straight line, then the parts i couldnt get i removed the ruler and followed the line. came out pretty nice
