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| underdog |
 Oct 20 2011, 03:50 PM
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I am installing a 60's vintage Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio in my 914. Since I need a new face plate I find AutoAtlanta sells these described as DIN cut and Regular cut. I called to order one and was told I would have to make the cuts and drill the holes to fit my radio. These face plates are vinyl covered and I'm wondering how in the world I can make precise cuts/holes without messing up the vinyl ? Also lately, AA does not seem to have the expert tech advice as in the past. Any help with the face plate will be appreciated.
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| Mike Bellis |
Oct 20 2011, 05:36 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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Cut the vinyl first to the correct shape. Drill your holes. Use an air saw to make the cutout in the steel.
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| luskesq |
Oct 20 2011, 05:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 24-October 10 From: Fresno, CA Member No.: 12,303 Region Association: Central California |
If feasible, I'd try to carefully remove the vinyl, perhaps using a little heat to soften the adhesive.
Keith |
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| 70-914nut |
Oct 20 2011, 06:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 15-March 11 From: Elizabeth city nc Member No.: 12,826 Region Association: None |
second that on removing the vinyl.
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| Valy |
Oct 21 2011, 12:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(underdog @ Oct 20 2011, 02:50 PM)  I am installing a 60's vintage Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio in my 914. Since I need a new face plate I find AutoAtlanta sells these described as DIN cut and Regular cut. I called to order one and was told I would have to make the cuts and drill the holes to fit my radio. These face plates are vinyl covered and I'm wondering how in the world I can make precise cuts/holes without messing up the vinyl ? Also lately, AA does not seem to have the expert tech advice as in the past. Any help with the face plate will be appreciated. I have a plate if you want but can only mail it out in a week. PM if you want it. |
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