desean
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Post by desean on Oct 26, 2014 21:13:24 GMT -5
Hello! Recently I purchased two XPA-1L's and I'm thinking of upgrading my current preamp for an XSP-1 G2 and as such I'd like the overall look to match the G2 setup. On the accessories page I see black trim is available for 1.5, 3 and 4 RU units, what about 2RU? Is this available or simply out of stock?
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Post by melm on Oct 26, 2014 21:19:34 GMT -5
I tried to order some the other day. They told me out of stock.. try again in a couple of weeks....
Mel
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Post by creimes on Oct 26, 2014 23:50:22 GMT -5
You could just go down to the local hardware store and grab some flat black paint and paint them up, I did that to my LPA-1 trim and it looks great.
Chad
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Post by brand on Oct 27, 2014 4:51:05 GMT -5
You could just go down to the local hardware store and grab some flat black paint and paint them up, I did that to my LPA-1 trim and it looks great. Chad I'm interested in Black Trims for my UPA-1s. I'm guessing you spray painted them? |
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Post by macromicroman on Oct 27, 2014 7:40:08 GMT -5
I tried to order black trim for an ERC-2 a couple of months ago and noticed it was not on the web site. I figured since they are going to Gen2 they would not be selling any more black trim. I painted the trim black.
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Post by Boomzilla on Oct 27, 2014 7:49:53 GMT -5
Spray paint works fine, or you can take them to any auto body shop & ask to have them powder coated - more durable... You could also take them to a metals shop and have them anodized. In fact, I'm thinking of having my XSP-1 and XPA-1L faceplates anodized in silver...
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Post by creimes on Oct 28, 2014 9:48:13 GMT -5
You could just go down to the local hardware store and grab some flat black paint and paint them up, I did that to my LPA-1 trim and it looks great. Chad I'm interested in Black Trims for my UPA-1s. I'm guessing you spray painted them? My ERC-1 got the blue treatment   |
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Post by geebo on Feb 10, 2015 16:41:17 GMT -5
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LCSeminole
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Post by LCSeminole on Feb 16, 2015 9:23:09 GMT -5
Thanks George, I've been waiting on these for my ERC's. Just been busy at work the past couple of weeks and these must've slipped by me.  |
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Post by ocezam on Feb 16, 2015 10:21:00 GMT -5
You could also take them to a metals shop and have them anodized. In fact, I'm thinking of having my XSP-1 and XPA-1L faceplates anodized in silver... I may be wrong about this, so let me know if I am. I think the Emotiva trim is already anodized. Black anodized in the case of the Gen II trim and clear anodized in the case of Gen I trim. I don't think it's possible to re-anodize aluminum. If so, paint or powder coat would be the only option. BTW I painted my XDA-2 trim satin black in the past. Works fine. These are not parts that should be getting much wear and tear. |
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Post by Boomzilla on Feb 16, 2015 11:53:53 GMT -5
I think you're right, ocezam - Once anodized, the surface is chemically bound to the color. The only options would be to either paint over or to have the parts sand-blasted to remove the existing anodized layer and then re-aondize them. |
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Post by vcautokid on Feb 16, 2015 12:20:52 GMT -5
Yep love powder coating. Nothing better for an enduring great finish. I think better than paint alone, and if you can, or have connections, the best way. In a pinch though paint works. Your prep is everything, and even light coats of paint.
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Post by Boomzilla on Feb 16, 2015 15:04:30 GMT -5
I'm with vcautokid on this one - powder coating WORKS (even over anodizing), and provides a clean, durable finish! |
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Post by ocezam on Feb 16, 2015 15:23:42 GMT -5
I'm with vcautokid on this one - powder coating WORKS (even over anodizing), and provides a clean, durable finish! Absolutely. I powder coat lots of motorcycle parts when I'm doing a restoration, or more correctly a resto-mod. Much more durable than paint. But without some connections in the industry to bring the price of powder down, I can't see spending the money on Emotiva trim. Heck I always have a can or two of black spray paint getting old in the garage. Costs basically nothing to spray the trim, and I haven't scratched one yet. Peace |
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