how to: make a factory bezel - Page 9

turbocad6 · 05-14-2008, 01:03 AM

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turbocad6 · 05-14-2008, 01:15 AM

the lower contour line is less than perfectly straight, a pencil line & ruler can help as a sanding guide to make it crisp... pencil lines can help get everything really straight... here I can see that the left lower edge needs to be filled slightly as it has a slight dip... if it's not all 100% straight, it'll not look factory for sure

VmtSquad · 05-15-2008, 02:12 PM

Hey thanks again for this DIY thread, its been a really great help for me !! Here's my result with my bezel....took some time but it feels great!!

Question no1: I was looking at your last bezel, at post 119 you applied a WHITE product to fill the holes and make a soft finish what is that product ???

Question no2: Would it be a problem with static electricity if I make a computer case with the Dynatron Epoxy in my glovebox???

turbocad6 · 05-15-2008, 07:56 PM

that white product is a flexible bumper primer made by sem. I buy it in gallons but I'd assume there are smaller quantities available... not sure if it's available in aerosol cans though, probably not. I've never looked for a compatible product in spray cans because I just use so much of this, look for something spec.'d as a flexible bumper primer for best adhesion, although a regular high build primer can work, just not as well...

I wouldn't worry about static electricity really, but it won't help dissipating any heat either, as long as you can get some in/out airflow it'd be fine I think

VmtSquad · 05-21-2008, 11:42 AM

Thanks man, I'll look for that to finish my case design and look.

Keep up the good work buddy!!

VmtSquad

turbocad6 · 05-24-2008, 11:09 PM

ok, more progress. sanded it more, shaped it more,prime sand repeat. got all my lines perfect, got everything flawless, then paint...

turbocad6 · 05-24-2008, 11:12 PM

and...

turbocad6 · 05-24-2008, 11:16 PM

few more & the before picture again :P

Williamz · 05-26-2008, 03:21 PM

Amazing work!!! Keep it up :]

VmtSquad · 05-27-2008, 11:33 PM

You are The king of the custom bezel!!!

samantech · 06-01-2008, 09:09 AM

It was really phenomenal job if I am correct. Do you suggest any book or reference too?

thanks really. You save time and life

Nexson · 06-01-2008, 12:25 PM

Which texture is that, looks great

turbocad6 · 06-12-2008, 05:23 PM

hey nexson, I get my texture by varying my spray techniques... the same way you have to try & lay out a flat even coat, if you try to lay out a textured coat you can do it with normal paint even... this particular bezel is with sem trim black... I spray further away so it's dry, this adds texture, then I also have a technique of holding the can upside down & shaking it while spraying... this aerates the paint & also causes it to atomize pretty badly, which is also a good way to produce texture... with a spray gun similar can be done by varying the air pressure & distance... play around with it & eventually you'll be able to create & control your own texture...

this bezel is finished, haven't had time for final shots till now but here they are... this looks like a simple bezel & pretty small but it was a bit challenging as far as bezels go, I've built some larger & more complicated ones that winded up easier than this one... the incompatibilities of the plastics was a major obstacle here & the DVD slot gets kinda tedious, but the final product is 100% & it is still flexible & has all the properties of a factory piece in the end... I did let it cure for about 2 weeks & then sanded it & refinished again... this allows for all final shrinkage to occur & makes sure that the end result is perfect & durable...

turbocad6 · 06-12-2008, 05:27 PM

few close ups & from behind all welded back togeather...

rdholtz · 06-12-2008, 08:58 PM

That's absolutely beautiful workmanship and craftsmanship. It looks not just completely OEM, but hand-crafted OEM with attention to detail, like I'd expect in high-end machines. Wow.

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