Quote: Originally Posted by Optikal
Can't you just order a replacement bezel from the Subaru dealer? I know you can for Acura's (and you can get a cheaper bezel from SoundDomain specifically for the RSX).
Absolutely, I could, and it would cost me about $50 plus shipping for the part.
However, the part itself is made out of a very hard plastic called ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), a form of "normal" plastic (styrene).
As a result, it is rather difficult to cut, modify, and shape - it tends to shred instead of cut smoothly.
Polyurethane resin plastic, which is what I'm going to be using for this, is a lot like epoxy glue/putty in nature, and is quite a bit easier to work with.
It also has the useful property of being immune to strong solvents, such as lacquer thinner.
So yes, in this case, I
am spending a lot more to create a mold and duplicate the part in resin.
The upshot is that if I was working on the modified part, and I somehow screw it up.. I can just pour another cast, and start again.