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May 10, 2006 | 08:05 AM

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Radio Bezel Modification Question

I am goign to modify my Radio bezel in my 89. I will be using a 1996 bezel. Keep in mind I have a 1991 interior.

ANyway I need permanently add strength to the back of the panel in a couple spots before cutting the panel, what stuff can I get that will harden like the panel itself, that it pliable to work with while applying?

May 10, 2006 | 01:30 PM

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can you make braces out of strips of abs and use the sludge method to fuse them together?

May 10, 2006 | 03:45 PM

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can you make braces out of strips of abs and use the sludge method to fuse them together?

Sure, but what is the Sludge method?

May 10, 2006 | 04:45 PM

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abs (i.e. pipe) melted in m.e.k. and use that as a glue. it will melt the bezel a bit and 'weld' the two pieces together. better then using any epoxy.

May 13, 2006 | 10:22 PM

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and m.e.k. is?

Sorry for all the questions

May 13, 2006 | 11:28 PM

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I used an ABS epoxy (bought at Home Depot) for building up areas when i did the console on my C5. It's VERY strong and easy to work with. Build up the areas in layers. And plan on sanding a lot to get to the final desired shape. You could use strips of basla to build up/shape/stregnthen the console as you build it.

here's a link to my install: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=another+avic

May 14, 2006 | 02:06 PM

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Well this will be on the back of bezel, so i should not need to do too much shaping and sanding, it is for strength.

May 14, 2006 | 02:43 PM

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St. Jude Donor '06

show us some pics as you are doing this. I want to get into the bezel mods sometime this year. With all this rain lately, looks like we can spend a lot of time working on the cars instead of driving them