Should I paint the crack chrome?

[thinkchronicity]

Finally summoned the courage to change the belts on this one. While I was in there, fixed the big plastic timer switch and thanks to Boomboxery did the shim fix to get all the LCD clock segments showing - this is an old pic ...looked a bit ILL didn't it?
So, should I paint the crack to make it a highlight, or no?
Thanks to all who recently chipped in on the belt fun. Only damage I did with all the work was a couple of those bendy plastic catches that hold the tuner dial and the clock PCB. They are getting very brittle so watch out!

 

[blu_fuz]

I would leave it cracked unless you find a replacement.

 

[caution]

Looks like you could source your own replacement glass, the visible area is completely flat.

 

[floyd]

exactly just make your own and you can buy some high quality clear acrylic that's even clearer and stronger than the plastic they use.

 

[Hajidub]

Some hardware stores, given the dimensions, will even cut it for you. Nice boombox!

 

[dubout]

I like the idea of the painted crack. If you manage to get the paint sucked into it, it could result in a very nice 3D effect. I am picturing blue

... until you find a replacement of course

 

[thinkchronicity]

exactly just make your own and you can buy some high quality clear acrylic that's even clearer and stronger than the plastic they use.

you're right, it's not looking too clear in the photo just noticed. I never know the best place to source this kind of stuff in the UK, if anyone knows? Custom sized to fit would be a bonus too. Another thing I'm green on is using a soldering iron to re-melt the internal plastic tabs holding the screen...does that forever ruin your iron? Should I get an old one to dedicate for that purpose?
Thanks

 

[thinkchronicity]

I am picturing blue

yeah nice, hadn't thought of that before!

 

[floyd]

you can buy scraps of clear acrylic on eBay sometimes they will even cut it for you it depends on the seller. the scraps come with paper on both sides to protect it from getting scratched.

 

[mudman]

Plastic cuts like wood so anybody with a saw and router can make an exact replacement. Acrylic and Polycarb are the normal replacements.

Plastic won't ruin your iron, use a torch to melt it all off or let it dry and use a file.

 

[floyd]

I've noticed the easiest way to melt plastic is to use a hot piece of metal to spread the plastic like take a butter knife and heat it up real hot and then use it to spread plastic works great.

 

[trippy1313]

Looks good to me. I'd try to find some new plastic for the tuner. Looks like a clean box!