Aftermarket Stereos

[370Z/28]

As you know, my first mod was a new stereo, and I was left with the hideous gap between the radio and the dash. I found this little trim ring on Amazon. I think it looks a lot better. When I get some time, I'm going to file the bottom part of it down so it will fit better. What is the best thing to file plastic with?

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After:

[Mudgen]

Looks good already, Becki. I don't really see a fitment problem, but if you want to take something off, my suggestion would be to put it in a vise, with a towel cushioning it on both sides, and use an in-line electric sander and somewhere around 200 grit paper. A file will load up very quickly and frustrate you, and is likely to leave a jagged edge. Whatever you use, go along the edge, not across it.

Edit: I'm assuming you want to take something off along the bottom edge.

[audtatious]

You can try a small rasp as well. To smooth it out you can use a torch.

[370Z/28]

I know you can't tell by the pic, but the part of the dash with the a/c controls is curved out. The bottom of the trim ring needs to be about 1/8th inch smaller to fit in that gap. Right now it is hitting the curved part and not fitting perfectly flat.

Thanks for the info.