I love to see projects like this, that can save you spending a fortune. Well done and thanks for sharing!
DIY instrument panel front screen replacement
Hi Folks,
I recently bought a used Desert Sled and found that the clear plastic front of the instrument panel was cracked all around the edge. This presented an annoying problem of water intrusion into the electronics. Since repairing or even buying the clear component was not available at the dealer I am documenting my DIY repair for everyone. Also replacement costs a ridiculous (~$1200). Enjoy and please comment.
1. Remove instrument panel
2. Disassemble instrument panel. Note there are 8 screws on the backside of the unit and the smaller ones hold the aluminum bezel ring on.
3. Carefully remove the damaged front clear plastic. I used a flat head driver to break off all the small shards of the old plastic. Make sure you do this on a soft non-abrasive surface.
4. Buy a 1.5mm thick 95mm diameter piece of acrylic. I found some on amazon. I have some extra if you PM me.
5. I used a very small amount of super glue to tack the acrylic sheet in place on the aluminum bezel ring. I will be sealing the acrylic to the base with some water tight glue later. If you try to use a lot of superglue it will damage the acrylic.
6. Reassemble
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I recently bought a used Desert Sled and found that the clear plastic front of the instrument panel was cracked all around the edge. This presented an annoying problem of water intrusion into the electronics. Since repairing or even buying the clear component was not available at the dealer I am documenting my DIY repair for everyone. Also replacement costs a ridiculous (~$1200). Enjoy and please comment.
1. Remove instrument panel
2. Disassemble instrument panel. Note there are 8 screws on the backside of the unit and the smaller ones hold the aluminum bezel ring on.
3. Carefully remove the damaged front clear plastic. I used a flat head driver to break off all the small shards of the old plastic. Make sure you do this on a soft non-abrasive surface.
4. Buy a 1.5mm thick 95mm diameter piece of acrylic. I found some on amazon. I have some extra if you PM me.
5. I used a very small amount of super glue to tack the acrylic sheet in place on the aluminum bezel ring. I will be sealing the acrylic to the base with some water tight glue later. If you try to use a lot of superglue it will damage the acrylic.
6. Reassemble
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I need to do this... bought a 2015 classic with a similar problem.
Do you have the amazon link to the acrylic?
I’m in the UK but I’ll aim to find something similar locally to what you used.
Did you have to cut the acrylic or was 95mm the exact fit?
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Do you have the amazon link to the acrylic?
I’m in the UK but I’ll aim to find something similar locally to what you used.
Did you have to cut the acrylic or was 95mm the exact fit?
Mine broke but managed to find these on ebay. I bought three of them 85mm 86mm and 87mm but cannot remember which one I fitted and have put the packet somewhere with the other two in. The size I used went straight in with a snug fit. (If i find them I will edit this to the size I used) I had to take the speedo apart to place the disc inside, I then removed as much as the plastic on the speedo and then smoothed off the inside with wet and dry. I then put a small film of sealant on the outside of the plastic and pressed it in to the speedo and left to dry. The only prob i have now is that it fogs up so will need to take it apart and put some anti fogging spray inside. Not tried it in the rain yet either.
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