Re: [DML] Replacement DMC Housont Radio Console Woes

[id <ionicdesign@xxxx>]

try covering the exposed metal with black electrical tape? ( i have also done this
before in my 1989 ford ranger) i dont know why would houston offer a part that would
make your interior look ugly by using it AND expect to sell the ugly part.

mark

Kevin Abato wrote:

> So Mark, What do you suggest I do? DMC Houston only offers it one way.
> I really want to use it, but If painting is not a good option, I am open to
> other suggestions....
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marc A. Levy [mailto:malevy@xxxx]
> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 12:18 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [DML] Replacement DMC Housont Radio Console Woes
>
> I remember you saying this was a gift..
>
> Back when I ordered my bracket from the MidState DMC club, they were
> offering it in both Black and Stainless. I opted to get the stainless.
>
> The Houston web site does not seem to offer this as a option, but it's
> possible that it may have been and your wife ordered the SS version. Why
> not call them and ask?
>
> Don't paint it black. It is supposed to be textured, and I think this can
> be recreated with the correct process and paint. The Mid-State DMC club did
> offer a replica that matched the stock look (I saw it in Ohio). However, if
> it were me I would call Houston and ask. If it is not what you want, return
> it.
>
> I don't think Mid-State sells the part any more (they don't like to compete
> with Houston I guess), so you may not have too many other options.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kevin Abato [mailto:delorean@xxxx]
> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 2:20 PM
> To: Dmcnews (E-mail)
> Subject: [DML] Replacement DMC Housont Radio Console Woes
>
> (Please go to this web page pictures to ref. the topic below:
> http://24.46.235.195:81/images/temp/)
> Below (http://24.46.235.195:81/images/temp/) is a picture of my original OEM
> console with the new DIN cut replacement console from DMC Houston on the
> right. My question is, When I install the new DMC console, it does not have
> a black finish like the original. I originally realized this problem when I
> bought the console, but DMC Houston assured me that the vents, and radio
> cover all surface areas. This is not true.
> If you see below, the red arrows show areas on the ORIGINAL console that are
> visable to the naked eye (even when the center console is on the unit) and
> those SAME areas on the replacement one now look like silver sheet metal.
> What is the correct thing to do here? I bought this $150 replacement so that
> the car looks unmodified. If I use this unit, IT WILL STAND OUT.
> Should I spray paint it black? Will that still look good when done? What
> have other people done? What does DMC Houston recommend to other buyers?
> Kevin Abato
>
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