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Author Topic: Is it okay to add caulking around bezel?  (Read 1787 times)

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Is it okay to add caulking around bezel?
« on: August 08, 2011, 05:50:22 am »
There are little chips marks around my plexi despite using 150 tooth blade.  :angry:  I was thinking of getting some black caulking and running a 1/4-1/2 bead around the entire bezel. Has anyone does this, does it look okay?

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Re: Is it okay to add caulking around bezel?
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2011, 07:00:29 am »
I havent heard of anyone doing that. Im not sure I would want to.
How about making a small frame out of some small wood (say 1/4" X 1/4") and paint that black?
You could glue it to the bezel or the cab wall, whatever would be easier and still look good.

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Re: Is it okay to add caulking around bezel?
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2011, 07:30:07 am »
I havent heard of anyone doing that. Im not sure I would want to.
How about making a small frame out of some small wood (say 1/4" X 1/4") and paint that black?
You could glue it to the bezel or the cab wall, whatever would be easier and still look good.

Hmm, you think a small black frame would look better than some caulking?  :dunno

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Re: Is it okay to add caulking around bezel?
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2011, 08:30:28 am »
Some quarter round painted black and held in place with a few small screws also painted might give you a better look.

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Re: Is it okay to add caulking around bezel?
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2011, 08:36:26 am »
Some quarter round painted black and held in place with a few small screws also painted might give you a better look.

yeah, I guess I can try that first since it's easier to remove than caulking. :-)

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Re: Is it okay to add caulking around bezel?
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2011, 08:40:03 am »
Or just redo the plexi and use a router this time.

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Re: Is it okay to add caulking around bezel?
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2011, 08:54:11 am »
Or just redo the plexi and use a router this time.

The sad part is I started to use a router but thought it was going to melt it so I switch to the circular saw.  I think the plexi was $10 so it might be worth it.  Can you sand it down, I would prefer to cut it but and make it fit snug in the cabinet.

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Re: Is it okay to add caulking around bezel?
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2011, 11:14:56 am »
Personally I just use electrical tape around (or in front of) the edges.  If you can handle a long strip of tape, you can get a nice finished look easily.

Do you have a pic that you can post?

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Re: Is it okay to add caulking around bezel?
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2011, 01:09:39 pm »
Router worked best for me.  Clamp a board along the line you want to cut, and use a flush trim. You end up with a perfectly smooth almost polished edge.

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Re: Is it okay to add caulking around bezel?
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2011, 01:10:19 pm »
There are little chips marks around my plexi despite using 150 tooth blade.  :angry:  I was thinking of getting some black caulking and running a 1/4-1/2 bead around the entire bezel. Has anyone does this, does it look okay?
any pics