SNEAK PEEK - 718 SPORTS CHRONO BEZEL COVER

[PBP718]

This is pretty cool, what colors will you have?

[Robertsmania]

@Tom did you ever find any .stl files you would be willing to sell or share?

For the time being I did get one of the inexpensive eBay aluminum covers. Its not perfect, but its a big improvement for me over the stock.

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The black is still glossy so there is some glare in bright sunshine in the daytime, but its way better than the chrome. If it bugs me, perhaps I'll try painting it matte black. At night I can just turn the clock off so the light goes out and there are no reflections.

It has a little adhesive and sticks to the clock just fine but pops off easily so I'm not risking any damage to the trim or stock bezel.

[Tom]

I might be a little confused, but I got really excited when I found this video:


We just purchased a 2025 718 Cayman and I find the windshield reflection of the glare from the chrome sports chrono bezel to be very distracting. My goal would be a black cover like we see here, not a flashy color.

I guess I'm a little sad to read in this thread that the project stalled? It looks great in the video!

Is there a version available, or would you be willing to share the files from as far as you got @Tom ?

I was able to find the STL for the bezel in that video, linked below for download. It relies on being able to wedge the lip under the gauge, which is possible on some cars but not all, depending on how the gauge was situated when installed. If memory serves, that's why I didn't 'release' this version. Also note that I print these on Formlabs resin printer -- not a typical FDM (plastic melting) printer. Resin printers are able to create smooth surfaces like injection molded parts, and can be easily sanded to an even smoother surface. Most home (FDM) printers leave layer lines that make things look 3D printed. I don't think that kind of printer would do well with this at all...

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I also dug up the model I used to create replicas of the original bezel, for those willing to remove the bezel and replace it. I hesitate to post that online, since it is a good fit and I worry it would get misused. I'm also not sure of the fit if printed on anything but my Formlabs printer. The design was trial and error until it fit just right, with adjustments well within the error range of most printers. I could print those in grey right now (since that's what I'm currently using) for a nominal amount -- say $20 -- if there was interest. Or I could gear up and print them in black to avoid the need for paint, but that wouldn't be for another few weeks and I'd need to recoup the ~$300 cost of getting set up to print in black.

[Jay Wellwood]

Hey Tom...

Noted that you're using the Formlabs resin printer...just curious as to which model you're using specifically and what software program?

[Tom]

Hey Tom...

Noted that you're using the Formlabs resin printer...just curious as to which model you're using specifically and what software program?

Hi Jay, welcome back! I have a Form 3, which uses its own eco-system software called PreForm. It's the same basic printer they sell to dentists to make crowns and such. Makes amazing prints, and is exceptionally reliable (intended for professional use), with crazy hands-on support -- but the machine is slow by modern standards. Formlabs recently replaced it with the Form 4 which is significantly faster. I have my eye on that, just not sure I can justify the upgrade without some flagship thing I can sell from it... As is, I use the Form 3 mostly for the mode dial covers and LWBS bezels I make -- and for that the Form 3 keeps up just fine.

[Jay Wellwood]

Thanks Tom!

I've been toying with the idea of 3D printing and learning how to use 3D modeling software.

[Tom]

Thanks Tom!

I've been toying with the idea of 3D printing and learning how to use 3D modeling software.

If it's your first printer, I'd get a traditional FDM printer like the Bambu P2S. Resin printers are amazing, but you'll get a lot more use out of a filament printer unless you have a very specific need for resin. Fusion 360 is my modeling software and I think the most popular for the 3D printer crowd these days.