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14th November 2013, 07:22 PM
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fitting double din inplace of single
just picked up a double din surround and looking to fit my double din aftermarket head unit.
I have read the diy using the single din cage but I am worried making a mess of it and wasting my nice immaculate dash. Is it easy to do and does it all sit nice ?
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1st December 2013, 02:49 PM
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just finished my head unit diy.
just trying to find the same walnut colour in sticker form to cover the black parts round the unit 
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Last edited by nickid; 1st December 2013 at 02:52 PM.
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1st December 2013, 09:52 PM
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Although you do have quite a bit of black stuff around the new screen, I would be inclined to try and find some black plastic that matched the black of the climate control until below it. I think it would look better than surrounding it with a walnut colour, and more in keeping with the original. Rough idea of what both colours would look like.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold!  2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II HeadlightsMy DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds Last edited by steamship; 1st December 2013 at 10:15 PM. Reason: Added images
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1st December 2013, 10:13 PM
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That's a very neat job, and yes I agree with steamship - definitely try to match the black plastic below, not the wood effect.
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2nd December 2013, 08:25 AM
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will either find a trim sheet in black or even spray paint it?
I know if I was to use dash shine spray it would change the facia colour to match the blower controls but the surround isn't a flat plastic and might need sanded before anything down to that.
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