Orange film in front of the radio display

[spyderman33]

hey guys... another question..

The plastic orange film in front of the radio display fell down half way and I can see the green display in back of it.. is this fixable?

I imagine if I take off the center console it may be reachable..

is this assumption correct? I guess if so, i can glue it back or something..


I will post pics later on today..

 

[FGG]

Interesting, I have the same problem.

 

[dlongo]

The plastic orange film in front of the radio display fell down half way and I can see the green display in back of it.. is this fixable?

Yes it is fixable. I replaced the orange film on my radio with a blue film.

You will have to remove the radio and disassemble it to get to the film. It helps to have jewelers screwdrivers and some patience. I secured the film with RTV in the corners. It has worked well so far.

Dave

 

[spyderman33]

dlongo: what is RTV?

how hard is it to remove the center console and disassemble the radio? timewise for someone who never has done it?

 

[dlongo]

dlongo: what is RTV?

how hard is it to remove the center console and disassemble the radio? timewise for someone who never has done it?

RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) compounds are silicone based adhesives that become rubbery when they dry. You can get RTV at any auto parts store. I like it because it doesn't react with the plastic like model cement or superglue would, so you can always scrape it off and start over if you screw up.


Removing the center console and radio is pretty easy if you follow the shop manual procedure and the tips in the FAQ:

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/DIY/center_console_dash.htm


Opening up the radio and getting to the orange film is a little tougher, as there is no procedure (as far as I know of) to do it. If you have experience opening up electronics and working in there, then it's a DIY. Otherwise, you may want to just have a electronics repair shop do it. I doubt it would cost much.

It would take about an hour to get the radio out if you've never done it before.

Good luck
Dave

 

[D'Ecosse]

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/sos_resource/DIYs/diy_01_stereoknob/default.asp

This will get you most of the way there - prior to step 9 however, you need to remove the cassette module, which is fairly intuitive (just a few screws) in order to access the orange ribbon connectors. The instruction for removing these is also not too clear however - the white teflon plugs have a locking sleeve - slide this upwards then simply pull the orange ribbons out (this is not like a typical plug - the ribbon has no physical connector, just slides into the white part - the white part will remain attached to the board)

by dlongo:
Yes it is fixable. I replaced the orange film on my radio with a blue film.

Where did you get the film? I tried using some film made from cheap plastic binder divider from OfficeMax but the quality was really poor & caused a fuzzy image of the lcd display.

Note: this thread should really be in the Stereo forum

 

[Acura NsX Pilot]

Here is someones first attempt at fixing the orange film.
As you can see the radio is easily accessable now and so is the clock.

 

[dlongo]

Where did you get the film? I tried using some film made from cheap plastic binder divider from OfficeMax but the quality was really poor & caused a fuzzy image of the lcd display.

I used gel sheet to change my Clock, Climate control, and radio displays blue, and it looks very good IMHO. Not fuzzy at all. Gel sheets are the slides that go in stage lights to give them color. You can get them in many colors at any music store that sells PA stuff. I used two sheets of dark blue for each display.

Dave

 

[spyderman33]

Awesome instructions by SOS.. Thanks for the guidance!

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/sos_resource/DIYs/diy_01_stereoknob/default.asp

This will get you most of the way there - prior to step 9 however, you need to remove the cassette module, which is fairly intuitive (just a few screws) in order to access the orange ribbon connectors. The instruction for removing these is also not too clear however - the white teflon plugs have a locking sleeve - slide this upwards then simply pull the orange ribbons out (this is not like a typical plug - the ribbon has no physical connector, just slides into the white part - the white part will remain attached to the board)


Where did you get the film? I tried using some film made from cheap plastic binder divider from OfficeMax but the quality was really poor & caused a fuzzy image of the lcd display.

Note: this thread should really be in the Stereo forum

 

[jlindy]

The center console is very easy to take out. I did one time while driving at night and I am a novice, so it can't be that hard. Let us know how the radio turns out. Good luck.

 

[LeftLane]

Jlindy:

Am I taking you too literally? How do you remove the center console, at night, while driving? If you are kidding, please disregard this post.

Todd

 

[docjohn]

This is interesting.I have a 96 as well and the orange film has slid halfway down.I wonder what holds it in place that is failing?Anyway I'm letting it go for now,I'm treating it like thinning hair!lol...

 

[Autophile]

Here is someones first attempt at fixing the orange film.
As you can see the radio is easily accessable now and so is the clock.

Well, that looks pretty straightforward.

I imagine you can get to the aspirator fan from this stage too?

 

[jlindy]

Jlindy:

Am I taking you too literally? How do you remove the center console, at night, while driving? If you are kidding, please disregard this post.

Todd

I really am being literal in this case. I was on my way over to a fellow NSX owner's house because he was going to do some work on my climate control and I was late. I jumped in the car and took out the center armrest before I left, but after that, I did the rest while I was driving and at stoplights. I got it out before I got over there. Pretty stupid I know, but I was careful.

I have been working on things in that area so much, I could do it in my sleep.

I once changed from a suit to a jeans and a polo type shirt during rush hour traffic when I was going from my real job to my part time job. (bartending)

 

[LeftLane]

I ask because I have to get into the console to clean out the aspirator fan (the compressed air didn't work), and I'm terrified of screwing something up, even after reviewing the FAQ. Maybe it isn't that hard...

 

[jlindy]

It is cake and I am a complete novice. PM me if you want more info or you can call me and I can talk you through it. (probably the easiest way to understand for me that is.

 

[tochigidream]

Here is someones first attempt at fixing the orange film.
As you can see the radio is easily accessable now and so is the clock.

LMAO! That is sooo damn funny!

 

[spyderman33]

Thanks for your help.. you have PM...

It is cake and I am a complete novice. PM me if you want more info or you can call me and I can talk you through it. (probably the easiest way to understand for me that is.

 

[CiaoBoy]

I used gel sheet to change my Clock, Climate control, and radio displays blue, and it looks very good IMHO. Not fuzzy at all. Gel sheets are the slides that go in stage lights to give them color. You can get them in many colors at any music store that sells PA stuff. I used two sheets of dark blue for each display.

Dave

My orange sheets were taken out from the clock, climate control, and radio, so now they are green. I actually like the original green lighting underneath. It's a lot easier to see in direct sunlight because it's brighter, and at night, the lights dim automatically when you turn on your headlights, so it doesn't sear your eyes.

Now I just wish the rest of the dash, or the rest of the center console at least, was green to match and not orange. Having all the typeface on the knobs and buttons still orange doesn't quite match. Has anybody changed those from orange to some other color?

-CiaoBoy