Volvo Panels Don't Fit Zenix Box

[Edrrak Nolat]

Anyone else have this problem?

I ordered all my HiC parts in 2016 (yes, I know, shame on me for taking so long) and received the panels and 3d printed greeblies from Custom 3D stuff which was the source listed and recommended in Zenix's sale thread.

I'm finally starting to put things together for test fits and the panels are WAY too small for the pre-cut openings in the MDF and I'm unsure how to proceed.

 

[TheZeroEffect]

Got a photo to show how off it is?

 

[Edrrak Nolat]

Hope this worked?
HiC build

All the edges are off with large gaps, and the tabs don't line up with the pre-cut holes in the top. I'm more surprised as I thought since they were sold by the same person who cut the boxes they would fit snug as a bug in a rug.

 

[FirstCoastFett]

mine are the same way, I ordered my panels from another vendor but off by a 1/4" all the way around. I personally don't have an issue with it, I'm not going for 1000% accuracy. box looks great though, happy with my purchase

 

[Edrrak Nolat]

How did you resolve it? Just cut the tab opening wider? And did you use anything to fill in the gaps going around?

 

[FirstCoastFett]

How did you resolve it? Just cut the tab opening wider? And did you use anything to fill in the gaps going around?

I just took my time with my dremel. I drew in pencil about an 1/8" all the way around, sanding down the bulk of it and taking a metal file to level it smooth. any gaps I filled with caulk.

 

[Edrrak Nolat]

I filled with caulk.

What type did you end up going with? I'm sure I can cut the MDF to accommodate the correct sizing for the panels just unsure of what will work best to adhere to the MDF and not crack down the line.

 

[FirstCoastFett]

what type of caulk? silicone acrylic (it's called Alex Plus). just a thin bead all around followed by a wet finger to smooth it down the joints, corners, etc of the box itself I used bondo

 

[zenix]

Wait, what's going on? Pics pleaep