Bulldog's Black Diamond Galaxy DX 959HP-2290 Edition Mobile Station!

**461NJ** · 03-22-2013, 07:50 PM

How is the radio attached to the top of the dash?

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**Bulldog-Unit777** · 03-23-2013, 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by 461NJ

How is the radio attached to the top of the dash?

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A long time ago I bought a universal mounting kit from Radio Shack. Boy that package had all sorts of different L brackets. Picked the brackets that would work, bent them so when the radio was in this position it would be level. I time I customized an insert that would slide over the brackets which out finish it out give it a good look. I made that out of cardboard, tape, hot melt glue and gray towel. Got the stars in the sewing section. The brackets are the main support for the radio. Below are some older pictures. This radio is going on three years old.

**johnsnowkornar** · 12-24-2019, 12:33 AM

A long time ago I bought a universal mounting kit from Radio Shack. Boy that package had all sorts of different L brackets. Picked the brackets that would work, bent them so when the radio was in this position it would be level. I time I customized an insert that would slide over the brackets which out finish it out give it a good look. I made that out of b

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, hot melt glue and gray towel. Got the stars in the sewing section. The brackets are the main support for the radio. Below are some older pictures. This radio is going on three years old.

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**461NJ** · 03-23-2013, 12:13 PM

I like that. If I was going to do a top dash install that's the way I would do it. Nice and clean

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**the caveman** · 03-24-2013, 04:02 PM

What you did with your radio set up is an example of someone who knows what they are doing. Nice work bulldog!

**Bulldog-Unit777** · 03-24-2013, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by the caveman

What you did with your radio set up is an example of someone who knows what they are doing. Nice work bulldog!

Thank you!

**461NJ** · 03-25-2013, 05:56 PM

They also make a spray on rubber coating in flat black. I believe the company is called plasti-dip. It comes out very even with no runs. Also if the effect is not desired it peels off very very easily leaving no residue. Also has the nice texture like a cellphone. I have used it many times to re finish cobra 29 cases and also painted my trailer with it. Very durable with 2 coats.

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**JesseJamesDallas** · 03-25-2013, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by 461NJ

They also make a spray on rubber coating in flat black. I believe the company is called plasti-dip. It comes out very even with no runs. Also if the effect is not desired it peels off very very easily leaving no residue. Also has the nice texture like a cellphone. I have used it many times to re finish cobra 29 cases and also painted my trailer with it. Very durable with 2 coats.

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I've seen that stuff at Home Depot...never thought of using it on covers tho...may have to check it out, some of my covers need repainting anyway. Suppose to work good on antenna's too. Anyone thinking of painting a Predator 10K Black should consider using this stuff instead of regular spray paint.

**Bulldog-Unit777** · 03-26-2013, 01:44 AM

As far as painting the covers, just not interested...

**461NJ** · 03-26-2013, 07:28 AM

I may be wrong, maybe your right, but my thought about painting a metal antenna with the plasti kote would be it acting like an insulator affecting swr and efficiency of dispelling all of the rf. Who knows. Worth a shot.

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