Homemade panel for car radio

A homemade panel for a car radio is done by hand. Such a panel for a car radio or a frame, as it is called, will help to install any model of a car radio, regardless of whether it fits or not.

Several variants

Today, even in stores, a large number of various frames for car radios are offered, but this state of affairs does not save. The fact is that the factory panel does not always fit tightly and well into place, and this, in turn, gives rise to other problems.
You have to do the following:

• Or buy a new radio.
• Buy a separate transition frame.
• Make your own homemade panel.

Each of the above solutions has both disadvantages and advantages.

New radio

So:

• When the user purchases, at times, expensive, but head device is not included in the dashboard, or is included, but dangles, you have to return the model you like or change it.

Note. Given the high cost of equipment, this approach is not entirely justified.

• In the store when making a purchase, you must ask in advance about the size. A simple ruler or tape measure will help you avoid mistakes and immediately decide on the choice of a particular model.

Note. Strange as it may sound, such a solution is not always able to eliminate the problem. The fact is that if the frame rises, it's half the battle. The car radio will have to dock well with the installation site, and this is not always possible to achieve.

Separate transition frame

So:

• Gives a quality and reliable installation. The transition frame is screwed to the car panel, and then the car radio is installed. To date, the following types of frames have received the greatest popularity: a separate frame for a car radio and a separate frame-pocket for a car radio.
• There is no particular difference between them. In the first case, just a frame is purchased, in the second - also a pocket.

Note. The frame pocket is a special plastic box that is open on both sides. On the one hand, the front panel of the device is inserted here, and on the other, external wires are brought in. Only the price of a frame with a pocket is more than the cost of a simple adapter frame.

DIY

So:

• The third option is considered the most correct, from any point of view: be it financial or practical.
• Such a panel will make it possible to connect a new car radio of any size (1 or ) and type to the car panel with each other.

• Among other things, such a home-made frame will not require any financial investment, because everything can be made from improvised materials.

Manufacturing process

So, we decided to make a panel on our own. AT this case, we will definitely not guess.
So:

• To begin with, a mixture is made for putty work. The putty must be thoroughly kneaded and allowed to stand for the right time (usually 20 minutes).
• We protect the front panel with something, for example, masking tape or a plastic bag.
• We wrap the inside with cardboard in order to fix the rectangle, which we remove.
• We apply the front panel, getting the necessary print.

Note. In some cases, a box from an old DVD becomes an ideal option for a frame donor. It fits both in width (189 mm) and in height - (60) mm.

• After we apply the putty, we wait until it is completely dry and becomes very durable.
• We take a rectangle made of cardboard and set it strictly in the center, thus obtaining a kind of blank for pouring. The rectangle itself must fit snugly, otherwise if gaps remain, problems cannot be avoided in the future.
• We buy epoxy resin at the nearest hardware store.

• We bring it home or to the garage. Put on fire to melt. Be sure to stir to get a homogeneous mass without lumps.
• Pour the resulting resin into the mold, which was prepared in advance. We give time to cool.
• Remove the cardboard after that.
• Then carefully remove the frame for the radio from the mold.

Note. Before us will appear a rather rough form that requires processing.

• We put the mold in a vise.
• We take a file and a skin with fine grain. We begin the polishing process until we get a favorable appearance products.
• After that, we select the design of the frame. In other words, you need to choose the color of the paint with which you want to cover the product.
  Only first the frame will need to be treated with a primer, and only then with paint. Be sure to wait until the primer dries, and only then apply the paint. In some cases, if one applied coat of paint does not give the desired effect, an additional second coat can be applied.

Putting the panel in place

Advantages and disadvantages of such production

Advantages	Flaws
Such frames are made by hand quite often today. Their advantage lies in their versatility. You can always make a homemade panel for any speaker head unit, regardless of size.	It will take a lot of time when you can just go and buy a frame from the store. But as mentioned above, this does not always solve the problem.
The quality of the product, if everything is done correctly, cannot be worse than the factory panel. Epoxy resin will give the product a stronger and more reliable structure.	You will have to work hard, but the result will be surprisingly attractive, both in terms of functionality and design.
As a result, having done everything on his own, the owner also receives positive emotions. The result of your work can be improved over time and even start your own business, since there is always a demand for these products.

The above instructions, if followed strictly according to the points, while also using video and photo materials, will provide valuable benefits. Why pay for the services of specialists, the price of which is very high, if you can easily do everything yourself.

The electronics market currently offers motorists a large selection of radio tape recorders that differ in cost, manufacturers, features and functionality. Many brands are involved in the production of such devices, so the differences between car radios can lie not only in functionality but also in size. To ensure the normal installation of the system, frameworks are used, read more about them below.

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What if the new frame does not fit into the existing dashboard?

If you are experiencing the issue that the new one is not the right size for your center console, you have several options to resolve the issue:

• purchase a new audio system;
• buy a new frame.

Buying a new radio

An easier way to implement is to exchange a purchased car radio in a store or buy a new device if the budget allows. Of course, this option is not suitable for everyone. When buying an audio system, it is best to be guided by the dimensions of an existing radio or technological connector for its installation. Therefore, before you go to the store, you should use a tape measure to measure not only the width and height, but also the depth of immersion in the panel. Having dimensions in hand, you can immediately narrow down the range of audio systems that will suit you when buying.

But keep in mind that this method does not always give the desired result. In the event that even the system becomes in the seat, you need to make sure that the radio can dock normally. One way or another, but the frame of the purchased radio should in any case normally dock with the installation site.

Purchasing a new frame

4. When the grinding is completed, you just have to putty the workpiece, open it with primer and paint.

Issue price

If you do not want to make your own adapter, you can always buy it in the store. Of course, the price in this case will depend on the model of the car radio. On average, the cost of the frames themselves ranges from 300 to 3,000 rubles. If you buy an adapter with part of the center console, then its cost can be about 5 thousand rubles.

Silent radio frame

Today, while cleaning my computer from accumulated debris, I came across one small photo report. Maybe it will be useful to someone, and someone will call it delusional. In any case, I decided to put it on the blog, whatever it was. Well, as you already guessed from the name, we will pick the frame of the radio.

The photo report was made when I still had a Honda Civic EK3. The car was not a stock cassette player, which never bothered me. I went without music, enjoyed the sound of the engine and VTEC, but extraneous sounds strove to spoil this idyll. It crunches here, it rattles here. At the car, the last one sold (which I will write about later) made an engine swap from D15Z6 (115 hp) to a more powerful D15B (130 hp). For those who are interested, read the post "Engines on the Honda Civic VI".

He changed the engine, but left the computer (brain) as standard. From which the revolutions constantly swam and it was unrealistic to set them. And it was not possible to find a new suitable brain for the budget available at that time.

Actually, because of the wrong brains, the speed was floating, from which there was a vibration in the car at low speeds. The frame for mounting the radio was crackling loudest of all. It was necessary to do everything carefully, so as not to stand out and not rattle. Having climbed the Internet, I came across an interesting method on some forum and decided to apply it. How I made the frame for the radio more quiet with my own hands - read on. All images are clickable.

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Frame did not suit me, so leave a link to frame I won't! And if you are still wondering where you ordered, then ...

Adapter frame for radio from China.

We glue frame in place to eliminate errors ...

To carry out the work we need:

2. Electrical tape in the color of the frame (in my case, black);

3. A sheet of paper + stationery scissors to cut paper and tape.

Because the frame from the radio tape recorder was black, then I picked up the electrical tape in color. In principle, now you can find it in any color, so there should not be any problems. Using it, you need to make several layers from the bottom of the frame, i.e. tape will be under the radio. Due to its elasticity, it will take on the vibration and dampen the unpleasant plastic crackle in the cabin. It looks something like this:

Then, I took a regular sheet of paper and cut out 2 small rectangles:

Here, many will ask: "What kind of nonsense? What else is this for us? Oo." Everything is extremely simple. From the resulting rectangles we will make small spacers of the radio frame, which will also take on vibrations. Just fold the papers in several layers and insert them into the empty cavities of the frame.

Well, with the final touch, I sealed these "spacers" in the frame of the radio tape recorder with electrical tape. What for? HZ. I just wanted to

Well, here's the final result:

I can’t say that this is a panacea for all diseases of the radio, but despite this, in my case everything worked. The frame of the radio tape recorder stopped nasty cracking during vibrations, which was very nice. So to speak, I made a small soundproofing of the car interior with my own hands. Joke, of course. This is not noise isolation, but only a local treatment of the problem, but working. Visually, the frame of the radio has not changed, because. all the electrical tape was under the radio.

If you have any questions - ask. I will try to answer everything in detail. And that's all for today. Until new posts.

Many drivers dream of equipping their car with a new radio. Today you can pick up a player that allows you to listen to music with very high quality sound. Many of today's media devices have a multimedia screen.

Its use opens up new opportunities for the driver, who can in the car:

• listen to music in excellent quality;
• use the navigator;
• plan routes using a satellite map;
• watch movies while relaxing.

Replacing the factory audio system can be difficult if the new media device has non-standard dimensions. Manufacturers have solved this problem by releasing many models of frames for modern radio tape recorders.

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Purpose of the transition frame

New car players are designed not only for listening to audio files, but also for playing videos. Often, they have dimensions that are smaller or larger than the standard niche for their installation.

In order for your media device to be installed without gaps, you need to purchase a special frame that will fit your car model and fit perfectly into the design of its interior.

Manufacturers produce special boxes for new radios that are suitable for most car models. When choosing a design that will help you install a new radio in the interior of your car without gaps, you need to take into account the year of manufacture of the car, the type of new player, and its dimensions.

Transition frames for 1 DIN and 2 DIN car radios

Transition frames for car radio There are two standard types:

1. With size 1 din.
2. With 2 din size.

Din 1 Features

The transition frame for 1 din car radio is necessary to install the player to listen to the radio and play audio files. Her landing size is 180x50 cm.

Ding 2 Features

Since 2000, the new 2 din (180x100 cm) frame sizes have been used in all machines. Transition frames for 2 din car radios are designed for the installation of multifunctional multimedia systems. Their height is twice the height of the frames for devices that can only play audio files. Universal transition boxes that fit all cars have a special pocket. It allows you to install such a car radio without gaps, if its height is less than the standard one.

Installation of players in various cars

Looking at the dashboard, you might think that replacing the radio is almost impossible. In car dealerships, they usually offer to install regular Chinese audio systems, and do not agree to connect branded media devices. But in fact, in the online store for any car you can pick up a plastic structure for mounting a new player.

These devices are available in simple and complex shapes. They may have different values. But, if necessary, you can pick up an excellent plastic adapter for a car of any year of manufacture and any model.

Ford Focus 2

There is always a large selection of frames for new media systems for this brand of car. A design that allows you to beautifully mount the system can be purchased at a cost of 540 rubles per Din1 size, and at a price of up to 1000 rubles. for a design made for a Din2 size audio system. The adapter frame 2 din Metra 95-5026, designed for the Ford Escape car of 2001-2007, will cost 2500 rubles.

Frame Metra 95-7951 for Chevrolet Lacetti

It will fit a 2din media device. It will decorate the interior of the Chevrolet Lacetti, released in 2004-2008. Its cost is 520 rubles.

Opel

The adapter frame for din 1 car radio to Opel will cost 800 rubles. The price of a structure with din 2 dimensions ranges from 1,000 to 18,000 rubles, depending on the model of the machine and its year of manufacture.

Lada Granta

Model Intro 95-3311 will help to install a new audio system instead of a standard player. This design is perfect for the interior design of Lada Granta. Its price is about 780 rubles.

UAZ Patriot

The frame for the radio 2 din INTRO RUZ-01 is suitable for such a car. For its manufacture, the most durable plastic was used. These adapters are made in the original colors of the dashboard of the car.

Volkswagen

The frame for the radio 2 din Intro RVW-N05 was created specifically for the VW Passat B5, released in 1996-2005. Its cost is about 250 rubles. It is suitable for installing a modern turntable with a size of 2 Din.

Frame 2 din Intro RVW-N05 will cost 880 rubles.

Kia Rio

The adapter frame for 2 din car radio Intro RKIA-N28 BL is suitable for installing a modern car radio instead of a conventional audio system. This adapter will fit perfectly into the interior of KIA Rio from 2011 onwards. The kit includes special fasteners.

Mitsubishi

Model Intro RMS-N01 for 1270 rubles helps to fix the new player in place of the usual one. This design is ideal for Mitsubishi Pajero 4.

Mitsubishi Outlander

The INTRO RMS-N20S model is needed to install a modern media device. It was created specifically for the Mitsubishi Outlander, released in 2012. The kit contains all the necessary fasteners.

Toyota Altezza

Frame for car radio 2 din Intro RLS-IS01 allows you to install a modern video and audio player instead of a standard audio system.

Toyota Prius

The Metra 95-8239B adapter frame for 2800 rubles allows you to install a new double-height radio tape recorder instead of a conventional player. This design is suitable for Toyota Prius-C models produced in 2012-2014. The kit includes standard fasteners.

Is it possible to make a frame with a box for a car radio with your own hands

There are videos on the Internet showing that it is possible to make an adapter box yourself. But this process requires certain skills, otherwise you can ruin an expensive radio.

If you have a very rare brand of car that even universal adapters will not fit, then you can order the manufacture of a special frame for the radio tape recorder from craftsmen who will do it professionally. In all other cases, it is better to buy ready-made designs produced in factories.

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It is better to place an order in specialized stores, so you will buy high-quality products made of safe and durable plastic. If you install an adapter that is properly matched to your car, your new multimedia device will look like it was installed at the factory. New media device correct connection will serve you for many years. Therefore, you do not need to save on the details that will help achieve the perfect result. It is also better to entrust the installation of a new player to specialists who will perform the work accurately and efficiently.

Many motorists know that the radio tape recorder in the car becomes obsolete the fastest. Technology is developing rapidly, and in two decades there has been a tremendous leap from radio tape recorders to multifunction devices capable of playing videos and connecting to the Internet. Therefore, those car owners who keep up with the times often face the question of replacing an outdated device with a new one.

Transition frame

On the this moment There are two universal standards for radio tape recorders - these are 1 din and 2 din. They differ in size - the second option is 2 times wider than the first. This is due to the fact that new media devices have screens (often touchscreens) that display all the information and video playback is possible. Naturally, in older car models there are 1 din radios, and in new ones - 2 din.

What is a transition frame for 2 din radio tape recorders and what is it for?

Very often, new modifications of devices are produced a little smaller than the previous ones. The frame serves as a means for securely fixing the device and hiding possible gaps. In general, a 2 din radio frame performs the following functions:

• provides reliable fixation of equipment, which protects it from mechanical damage;
• carries an aesthetic semantic load, closing the gaps and making the overall style of the salon complete;
• ensures proper mounting even with your own hands;
• enhances the sound by securely fixing the device in the socket.

Popular Transition Frames

Due to the mentality of a Russian person, several models of cars can be distinguished, the owners of which most often change head unit to a new one. Demand creates supply, so it is not difficult to find transitional frames for the following brands and models of machines in the market.

1. Frame 2 din for radio Toyota. As a rule, for Land Cruiser and Corolla models. For them, there are specialized accessories that fit perfectly into the nest and into the cabin, leaving no gaps or gaps. Do-it-yourself installation is as simple as possible, so the owners of Toyota cars are very lucky.
2. Frame for radio Ford Focus 2 din and Ford Fiesta. Available in two colors - black and silver, so you can choose the one that best matches the style of your Ford Focus.
3. Frame 2 din for radio Grant. The creators and designers of the car did not think much about how the 2 din radio would look like in a car and whether it would fit at all, so almost every owner of a Lada Grant gets a transition frame.

Less popular, but still in great demand are accessories for Mitsubishi Lancer 10, Kia Rio.

Do-it-yourself installation of the transition frame

If you need to change the 2 din radio to a device of the same size as in the Mitsubishi Lancer 10, then you can do it yourself without much difficulty, since the accessories are universal, ideal for the car panel. The same applies to Toyota and Ford Focus models.

But if you are the owner of such cars as Lada Granta or Kia Rio, then everything is not so simple, because they come with 1 din radios as standard. However, with due diligence, it will be possible to install a more modern device.

When installing the radio in Grant's car, you will probably come across the fact that the new device will stick out a couple of centimeters from dashboard. Few people are happy with this, and most owners simply cut off the rear plastic baffle. However, not everyone manages to do it correctly and leads to a good result.

Since the manufacturer of Grants does not produce a corresponding accessory for 2 din, you will have to make it yourself. It is best to use cold welding for this. Additionally, you will need masking tape, cling film and nylon thread.

The adhesive tape is glued to the form of welding and the future frame so that it can be removed, and not glued to the car forever. A cling film and nylon thread are applied over the adhesive tape. Next up is welding. Be very careful not to damage anything or damage the 2 din frame itself. To ensure better attachment to the radio, you can immediately install the device, also pre-wrapping it with tape and cling film.

After cold welding hardens, it is removed and an aesthetic appearance is given to it. With the help of sandpaper No. 40, everything superfluous is cleaned off. At the same time, you should not worry if somewhere the cleaning went too much - you can restore the layer again and clean it again. After shaping, a two-component putty, primer and paint are applied. Yes, the process is quite painstaking, but in the end you will get the perfect adapter frame for the 2 din radio.

If you are dealing with a Kia Rio car, then it will be much easier here - it will be enough to remove the front panel and cut it to the appropriate dimensions of the transition frame purchased in the store.

Installation transitional framework 2 din can be simple, like in Ford Focus or Toyota cars, or more complex, like in Kia Rio or Lada Granta. In any case, the main thing is patience and accuracy, then do-it-yourself installation will pass without problems.