How thick a piece of lexan do you need to make a custom HU face?

C5Noir · 07-21-2002, 10:21 PM

How thick of a piece of lexan or acrylic do you need to make a custom HU face to hold the new HU in a C5 (single din). I'm trying to find out the thickness I'll need to make this plate. Thanks.

AP · 07-21-2002, 11:35 PM

I would think 1/8 inch ... 1/4 IF you want it realllly strong ..

JoeyG · 07-22-2002, 12:00 AM

I've done it with 1/8" and 1/4". The 1/8 " requires extra rear bracing to prevent flexing. The 1/4" worked well with slight tongue/groove joints and strong epoxy cement.

C5Noir · 07-22-2002, 12:03 AM

Thanks, ya'll. BTW, got any pics of these during the install, etc? Thanks.

JoeyG · 07-22-2002, 12:09 AM

Sorry one set(1/4" Black with mirror polish) went in a '98 Tacoma, another 1/8" went in my old demo truck (hence the bracing comment). Haven't made one for the vette yet, but if I do it'll be black plexi with a mirror polish again, they look so good that way. :yesnod:

C5Noir · 07-22-2002, 12:11 AM

Do you recommend just tracing the front of the stock HU as a template to cut from?

JoeyG · 07-22-2002, 10:21 AM

You want to make it as big as possible to fit in the slot (for strength) but it must freely be able to slide in and out. Using the 1/4", I made small tongue-groove slots in the sides of the face piece at the ends, then made appropriate corresponding slots on the side pieces. Fit together, then use a strong adhesive/glue :smash: , then polish out any residue or markings. :crazy:

AP · 07-22-2002, 10:59 AM

Where exactly did you find the lexan? I cant seem to find a place ...

JoeyG · 07-22-2002, 12:14 PM

Home depot/Lowes and some auto supply stores.