Thread: 1998 Audi A6 near completion

very nice install, now why did you bondo/fiberglass when the unit was still on the car? I'm just learning how to do this stuff and doesn't it get really hot when it cures? What type of paint did you use also?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by ACleanSC4

very nice install, now why did you bondo/fiberglass when the unit was still on the car? I'm just learning how to do this stuff and doesn't it get really hot when it cures? What type of paint did you use also?

Thanks!

If you look at my first picture with the fiberglass (actually Kittyhair) you can see their are two separate pieces. So in order to shape the location and still fit properly. I had to leave in the car and the let it dry in the car, about 15 minutes. The painters tape I used was awesome... the kittyhair just separated right from that tape.

I am not an expert in anyway, but I will answer your questions they best I know.

Thanks for the compliment

Chuckie ... nice screen work. The ME skin you're using makes it match the rest of the interior exactally ...

AClean ... FWIW, I found that when fabing a screen bezel, sometimes it's good to let the bondo dry with the bezel installed ... sometimes when you take trim out of a car, it will flex a bit ... adding bondo and letting it dry in that flexed position could cause extra stress when you install the trim back in the car and it stretches back to it's original position.

I'd still say apply the bondo outside the car if possible ... but let it dry installed (at least for the first few coat)

where is the the button?? i mean thats your relay for lights?? (the emergincy lights)

Originally Posted by hoodlum

where is the the button?? i mean thats your relay for lights?? (the emergincy lights)

I moved it below the console. The switch needs to be connected and actually i like it below since the switch does the blinking and now it is much quieter. I wanted to leave the wires intact so i can resote the vehicle back to facotry for resale. I have a little bit exposed so I can also still use the hazards if needed.

i have a6 1999 2.8 but it has 2000+ deck etc. i am thinking of replacing my deck with the screen but the buttons of the lillput dont fit into my idea so i need to move them.

i am thinking of placing the mobo+hd behind the screen in the dash, you think it iwll fry?

Originally Posted by hoodlum

i have a6 1999 2.8 but it has 2000+ deck etc. i am thinking of replacing my deck with the screen but the buttons of the lillput dont fit into my idea so i need to move them.

i am thinking of placing the mobo+hd behind the screen in the dash, you think it iwll fry?

reda4 has (according to the pictures) but it behind the screen.

Picture 38

http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/users/35985.phtml


I have worked on the screen (more sanding) and a new skin with the help of a friend of mine.

post another pic of the sanding work that you did. It needs more light. The skin looks cool BTW

Originally Posted by antimatter

post another pic of the sanding work that you did. It needs more light. The skin looks cool BTW

Hope that one will do....