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Molding an LCD into a Dash Bezel
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<blockquote data-quote="sqInside" data-source="post: 418859" data-attributes="member: 554070"><p>Yes, I'm trying to put the LCD over the double-din slot area, but because it is a hair too tall, it will go into the bottom of the upper piece (where the duct tape is currently). In fact, it will go over most of the duct tape. The tape is only there to hold the 2 pieces together, while I make a mold/outline.</p><p></p><p>Then when I have the mold, it will have no center, and I will have "free roam" for the LCD to fit in there and then be molded in to make one final piece like the other pics..</p><p></p><p>What's your idea?? PLEASE PLEASE!! TELL ME!! TELL ME!!</p><p></p><p>I'm really flustered now.. I just checked on my 3rd attempt, using cloth instead of mat, and since it's so flat in most of the area, it's very weak. Even the edges are soft. I just don't know what to do to make a sturdy outline mold..</p><p></p><p>I think attempt 4 will be making a mold out of expanding foam, and then lining the expanding foam with FG, then I can make it thicker, because I'll be workign on the inside..</p><p></p><p>Here's a pic of attempt #3.. the outline was resined and cured but not quite hard enough to pull off the plastic pieces (my mold) w/out losing form.. :-(</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.getrealmail.net/~ipvfletch/lcd/fg_cloth.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>But it's not getting strong enough to pull off my mold.. If I thicken it up from the outside, it will be too thick. I need to thicken it up from the inside, but I can't remove it because it's too weak.. Any ideas? So far, I've use Speaker Grill Cloth, T-Shirt material, Fiberglass Veil Mat (3/4 oz), and now Fiberglass Cloth.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sqInside, post: 418859, member: 554070"] Yes, I'm trying to put the LCD over the double-din slot area, but because it is a hair too tall, it will go into the bottom of the upper piece (where the duct tape is currently). In fact, it will go over most of the duct tape. The tape is only there to hold the 2 pieces together, while I make a mold/outline. Then when I have the mold, it will have no center, and I will have "free roam" for the LCD to fit in there and then be molded in to make one final piece like the other pics.. What's your idea?? PLEASE PLEASE!! TELL ME!! TELL ME!! I'm really flustered now.. I just checked on my 3rd attempt, using cloth instead of mat, and since it's so flat in most of the area, it's very weak. Even the edges are soft. I just don't know what to do to make a sturdy outline mold.. I think attempt 4 will be making a mold out of expanding foam, and then lining the expanding foam with FG, then I can make it thicker, because I'll be workign on the inside.. Here's a pic of attempt #3.. the outline was resined and cured but not quite hard enough to pull off the plastic pieces (my mold) w/out losing form.. :-( [IMG]http://www.getrealmail.net/~ipvfletch/lcd/fg_cloth.jpg[/IMG] But it's not getting strong enough to pull off my mold.. If I thicken it up from the outside, it will be too thick. I need to thicken it up from the inside, but I can't remove it because it's too weak.. Any ideas? So far, I've use Speaker Grill Cloth, T-Shirt material, Fiberglass Veil Mat (3/4 oz), and now Fiberglass Cloth. [/QUOTE]
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