cawgijoe
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Post by cawgijoe on Dec 2, 2009 15:40:33 GMT -5
I just noticed that you can buy the black metal trim pieces for the ERC-1. has anyone done that yet?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2009 18:30:35 GMT -5
I just noticed that you can buy the black metal trim pieces for the ERC-1. has anyone done that yet? I just ordered them for my ERC-1 but won't receive them for a few days. However, we already have them for our XPA-5. I tried them in all possible ways including black trim pieces with silver screws. In the end both my wife and I preferred the all black option. It is really just a matter of personal preference. I'll try to get some photos posted as I have time. ;D |
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Post by cawgijoe on Dec 2, 2009 20:35:40 GMT -5
How do you like the look of the black on the XPA-5? They are cheap enough that I may just go ahead and order them for the ERC-1.
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Post by strindl on Dec 2, 2009 23:02:04 GMT -5
How do you like the look of the black on the XPA-5? They are cheap enough that I may just go ahead and order them for the ERC-1. I have the black trim pieces on my XPA-5 and both XPA-1's. You can see the XPA-5 in this shot with the black trim. The black trim for my XPA-2 will be here tomorrow.  |
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Post by Trey on Dec 3, 2009 15:57:21 GMT -5
Got pics?
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Post by Animo on Dec 3, 2009 16:46:47 GMT -5
Black trim on XPA-2s Meters turned off!!  |
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Post by bobcel on Dec 3, 2009 16:53:23 GMT -5
Nice! Love the look. Wonder if they have some trims for my MMC and IPS? Should invest cause I am waiting for the XMC........that could be many moons away.....
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Post by monkumonku on Dec 3, 2009 17:00:55 GMT -5
Black trim on XPA-2s Meters turned off!! That looks great! I took the trim off my units and just put the silver screws back in. I definitely like the way that looks better than with the trim on.. I can't bring myself to spend $80 on black trim, though (I would need 4 sets.. plus another set if I did that with the UPA-2 I'm not using now). |
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Post by Animo on Dec 3, 2009 18:42:16 GMT -5
You can always spray paint the trim black.
It has been done before and posted on the forums.
Looked just as good. Krylon satin or matte black finish.
You may or may not want to use a primer first.
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Post by oneliterpeter on Dec 3, 2009 19:29:13 GMT -5
For those that are a little bit on the brave side. Here's something you might want to try... Pick up some black Rit dye... Put a pot on the stove and heat some water and a good amount of dye up to about 140F. (not boiling) Put the Aluminum trim pieces in the dye for about 15 min's. Pull them out and they should (I say should because many times clear anodize is not sealed) come out black. At the very least... They will be a gun metal grey. If they turn out black... Put another pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Put the dyed trim in for 15-20 mins to set the dye. See this post if you're skeptical regarding my knowledge of anodizing. emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=diy&action=display&thread=6346 |
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Post by cawgijoe on Dec 4, 2009 7:57:14 GMT -5
Well.....broke down and ordered a set of black trim pieces last night for the ERC-1. Will try and post pics once I get them.
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Post by turbo on Dec 4, 2009 16:05:10 GMT -5
I like the look of the black trim.......but this was free... ;D  |
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Post by jhoak on Dec 4, 2009 18:48:02 GMT -5
I ordered 3 sets. USP-1, UPA-2, & ERC-1 to dress up.
They'll be here next Tuesday. I'll post pictures Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
Can't wait.. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2009 19:37:08 GMT -5
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Post by asaturno on Dec 8, 2009 10:00:01 GMT -5
You are a genius Fugsworth! I just took off the side plates too and I love the clean look on my ERC-1! Thanks! Tony I like the look of the black trim.......but this was free... ;D |
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Post by jhoak on Dec 9, 2009 5:26:49 GMT -5
3 pieces of Emo kit with newly installed black trim...   I like the black trim pieces with the chromed cap screws better than with the black screws. |
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Post by reedwesd on Dec 9, 2009 5:36:25 GMT -5
jhoak
I really like the black trim it looks awsome
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Post by cawgijoe on Dec 9, 2009 8:18:17 GMT -5
I got mine last night and put them on right away. I decided to use the silver chrome screws instead of the black and really like the look.
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Post by cawgijoe on Dec 11, 2009 14:24:52 GMT -5
Love that black look
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Post by ratmice on Dec 14, 2009 11:21:15 GMT -5
Black trim on XPA-2s Meters turned off!! Now if you could only get the LEDs to cycle side-to-side, you could have your very own cylons  |
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