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11-10-2004, 06:25 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area, CA
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Posts: 374
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I started using the clay today! That's right! CLAY!
Hi! I got the new replacement screen in today (touchscreen problem on the old one). I went to the arts and crafts store and bought some clay! I am hoping that this will help me visualize how I'd like the thing to look... I also bought some Bondo-Glass and Bondo Body Filler to use once I decide how I'd like it. Let me know what you think about the angle of the screen etc.. -BW
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11-10-2004, 06:29 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: United Kingdom
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Fiesta Si 1.6 16v
Posts: 296
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hehe, love it. what a creative use of plasticine!!!
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11-10-2004, 06:51 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 481
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maybe you can cut out the bottom side of the rectangle to make it wider. That way you can maintain the angle of the screen and have it recessed in rather than buldging out.
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11-10-2004, 08:10 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Arlington, TX
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
Posts: 48
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I sense glare problems ahead with that angle
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11-10-2004, 10:09 PM
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Clover
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Arkansas
Vehicle: 95 Ford Thunderbird
Posts: 1,549
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you're weird man, just slap some bondo on there and get to sanding!
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11-10-2004, 10:19 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area, CA
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Posts: 374
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I was working on the clay a little more tonight, and it's a bit smoother now. I also put the LCD and touchscreen into the bezel and stuck it into the truck. It's too dark right now to tell if glare is an issue, so I will wait until tomorrow to find out...  Wish me luck! Either way, it IS only clay, I can re adjust it!! I will hopefully start the bondo process tomorrow. Have a good one! |
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11-10-2004, 10:19 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Northern Virginia, USA
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango RT
Posts: 683
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why not just use polymer clay get it to the shape you want and bake it?
lol, your bezel would probably not survive the baking though.
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11-10-2004, 10:32 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area, CA
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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The thought of using some sort of clay and baking it did run across my mind, but I quickly assumed the same thing about melting the bezels. I am soo excited right now that this project is finally coming to life! I hope it works out ok!
Just as a side note that I forgot to add in... When I was re attaching the control panel using the ribbon cable, I noticed that it does not fit quite right. The spacing between the pins is fine, but it wants to sit in the wrong spot. As a tip for others that can't power up their Lilliput after removing the keypad, take a look at where the pins are lining up to the ribbon cable - it was my problem and may one day happen to you! 
Also, I added more pix to the gallery listed above. They show the bezel on and in the dash - Take a look! 
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11-10-2004, 10:37 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Northern Virginia, USA
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango RT
Posts: 683
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LOVE the colors.
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11-10-2004, 10:38 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area, CA
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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11-10-2004, 10:44 PM
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Jesus Freak
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: California
Vehicle: 2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed 6 GT
Posts: 4,277
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Before you get started you may want to consider cutting some of the top to make room for the screen so that it doesn't hang over your controls. Besides the colors it does look a little unatural. You have room on the top to work with so cut it out to the shape of the lilliput bezel and then epoxy the lilliput bezel to the car bezel. Then bondo.
Dont forget to epoxy!!
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11-10-2004, 10:53 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area, CA
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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I got Bondo-Glass and Bondo Body Filler. Would the Bondo-Glass work ok as an epoxy? Yeah, I think I will trim around the top of the radio bezel enough to scoot the Lilliput up a little higher.
What does everyone think about how the angle of the screen should be left to right? Should I angle it a bit towards me or do you think it would be ok flat (left-right)?
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11-11-2004, 12:54 AM
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I'm sorry, and you are....?
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Ruston, LA
Vehicle: 1998 Ranger/1991 Sunbird
Posts: 9,857
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Meh, play-doh is cooler. 
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11-11-2004, 11:49 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area, CA
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Posts: 374
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I started the Bondo-Glass today! I am actually waiting for it to dry right now... I will post pictures in a few, I have several of them. I can't wait to get sanding! It's finally coming along!!  -BMW |
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11-12-2004, 03:19 AM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area, CA
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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Pix posted! Let me know what you think.. I will start the Bondo Body Filler tomorrow morning. -BMW
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