Cutting dashboard fascia

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Sunday Drivers
Hey everyone,

I fitted a Parrot RKi8400 (http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/hands-free-car-kits/parrot-rki8400) to a 2006 impreza rx last week.

The front of the radio was too wide for the dashboard fascia so I had to trim the inside edge of on both sides.
The radio fits fine now but some of the trimming is visible and I would love to cover it up if possible.

Does anybody have any ideas for something I could use to cover the trimmed sections or alternatively is there any after-market fascia that can be fitted to take a wider radio?

Thanks in advance!
 
interesting head unit ,

Maybe stick up a picture of the problem area mate , be easier to see what your having issue's with ,
 
Sorry lads should have included photos. You can see on the right and left where I had to trim the plastic

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[quote author=Gretts. link=topic=23335.msg279064#msg279064 date=1272974727]
i would get a replacement centre section and cut it out a bit neater :thumbsup:
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Ya I was thinking of just doing that alright. I've been searching online for the part number for the centre fascia and I can't find it.
Does anybody happen to have one or know where I could look it up?
 
i'd be inclined to say replace the panel , dont think that will ever look right again ,

the main problem is the head unit isnt the standard din size , maybe have a look for an adapter plate or a radio surround to cover up the gap
 
[quote author=Gretts. link=topic=23335.msg279064#msg279064 date=1272974727]
i would get a replacement centre section and cut it out a bit neater :thumbsup:
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Sorry... tend to agree... nothing will make it look right if you try patch up sides!
 
Thanks for the replies lads.
I've ordered a replacement part and for the moment I'll see what I can do to patch up the holes.
 
Its a tricky enough number. McGyver time. :thumbsup:

If you have the patience and time, some plastic perspex
and some silicone and some tidy drilling and cutting with Dremel drill.

Maybe use your orginal holder as a template. Also fiberglass, primer and
sand paper and a black spray to finish it off.
Because what your making is not standard.

Just my idea's now.
 
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