Surely you have heard of Plexiglas and all the benefits that surround such an absolutely brilliant invention for mankind. Imagine there is also use for it inside your car and for your car audio system . In fact this Plexiglas is actually used to protect your car audio system from harm, if the head unit as well as the other accessories and parts of the car audio system are protected by Plexiglas then this means that you get to keep it protected from a lot of things. For instance, all your accessories such as the amplifiers and the speakers and your head unit as well will be shielded well form dust and grime that can cause problems for the proper function of the audio system as a whole. Also, if you have little children who ride in your car often you also get to keep all the controls of the audio system away from them and thus well protected.
The best part about the Plexiglas being used as a cover for the controls and the head unit and the accessories of the car audio unit is that it looks just like a clear plastic sheet but however it isn�t and can in fact be shaped by cutting and etching into whatever desired shape that you like. You can even polish it and create a pretty effect. However getting it into the desired shape and size that you want can actually take up some of your time and would need patience to be dealt with; though the whole procedure is not very difficult to carry out.
You could cut the Plexiglas for use as a shield for the audio system in your car. You could cut it with a simple table saw or some other kind of saw. But just be careful while you are sawing through the Plexiglas because there will be a shower of shavings that comes off of such Plexiglas being sawed so you would need gear for the protection of your eyes and in fact your whole face. In fact Plexiglas can even be scored through just like you would do with glass. Plexiglas or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) comes in many grades, and is called by many names. Acrylic, plexiglass, plexi and lexan being the most common. Acrylic is a compound used to make Plexiglas from chemical compounds that contain the acryl group derived from acrylic acid. Plexiglass (with 2 s�s) is a tradename or trademarked by a company named Rohm & Haas. Plexi is just a shortened version. Lexan is Polycarbonate, and reacts differently to tooling than Plexiglas.
When the car stereo speakers pre-installed with the car are not able to provide the high level of entertainment desired by the car owner, they can be easily removed. Upgrading the car stereos with aftermarket car stereos will provide the much-needed improvement in sound quality. The car speakers are not only easily available and cheap, they are also easy to install. One factor to be considered before installing the speakers is the type of speaker suited for the car.
Materials needed
Though most car speakers can be easily fixed with ordinary screwdrivers, some speakers need additional tools. The tools to be used are screwdriver, wire cutter or stripper tool, soldiering solder, panel removal tool, electrical tape, retaining clip cleaner, file and drill.
Pre-Installation
Before installing the speakers, make sure to read the instructions accompanying the speaker model. Below are basic steps that one will need to follow when installing new car speakers.
Door Panel
Using the door panel removal tool, remove the panel. Most of the speakers installed are door mounts, thus to be able to install the speakers properly, the door panel must be removed. When removing the door panel, start by removing the window cranks. Some window cranks are affixed using screws, so use the screwdriver to loosen the screws. When the window crank has been removed, unscrew the armrest. After removing the remaining screws, proceed to the door panel. Starting at the bottom end of the panel, pull the panel outwards. Using the panel removal tool begin loosening the corners then proceed to loosen the remaining area. Once the door panel is loose, slowly pull out the panel.
Remove Old Door Speakers
After the door panel has been removed, the old speakers became exposed. Most speakers are fitted with grilles, thus use the screwdriver to loosen the grille. Proper attention should be observed when removing the door speaker since they are normally attached to a set or wires. If the speaker is mounted using foam or sealant, use a cutting tool to cut across the material.
The next step is to remove the factory wiring harness and fasten the new wiring harness to the terminals of the new speaker. Ensure the polarity of the wiring is correct, and then plug the speakers harness to the inbuilt factory wiring harness. Before putting the new speaker into place, test it to make sure it is working. Take a second look at the wiring to ensure they have been attached correctly, then screw the speaker into the opening and reattach the grille. Make sure to properly re-attach the door panel.
Installing Dash Speakers
Remove the screws holding the grilles using a 90-degree screwdriver. In case the grille is held down by friction fittings, pry it carefully to avoid making scratches on the dashboard. Once the grille has been removed, pull out the old speakers, and then join the new speaker to their respective terminals, using the wiring harness. In some cases the connection need to be soldered. Put the speaker in its place and re-attach the grille. and voila, your car speakers will be in place.
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