In dash iPad mini install

[KevMez]

24372438 This is where I started. I bought a iPad mini slide mount dash kit, that I will have to make it fit into my dash. I'm looking for it to look factory.

[KevMez]

243924402441Here it is cut and fitted into the bezel. Next I cut a double din opening in the back to access my deck when the iPad is out.

[KevMez]

24422443Double DIN opening cut in.

[KevMez]

244424452446 I used epoxy to attach the pieces together, then it was bondo time. I spent 6-8 hours on finishing the bondo. Sand and add more bondo, sand and more bondo, again and again.

[KevMez]

24472448 I used thick fill primer. Primer then wet sand with 600 grit sandpaper. Then primer again and sand with 1500 grit sandpaper till it was smooth as glass.

[KevMez]

24492450 I had the bezel painted perfect, when I epoxied the bezel to the dash it ran through the cracks and dried on the top of the bezel. I had to chip it off and sand it like crazy. I put the dash in the Jeep just to see how it looked.

[KevMez]

245124522453 This is how it turned out after the epoxy debacle.

[KevMez]

24542455 This is how it sits today after cleaning it all up. I'm waiting on a lightning to 30 pin connector, should arrive tomorrow. Once I have it all done I will post pics of it in the Jeep.

[KevMez]

24602461 Finally got everything done and back in the Jeep. Then I got out on the road and tried out some of my apps. I love how this turned out, it looks factory, just how I wanted it. Minus the cost of the iPad, this mod cost less than $100. But it took a lot of time to get everything perfect, but it was worth it to me.

[LWM]

Looks great!

[Sal-XK]

It does look factory goo job!

[lekmedm]

Awesome skills!!!

[KevMez]

Thanks everybody. I am so happy how this turned out. I'm an Apple fanboy, so I've wanted to do this for a long time. I'm glad I finally got it done, now I'm searching for the next project. I'm thinking CAI and flow master, or JBA UCA's. My Superchips tuner should be here in a week, I should have fun with that.

[Tymac]

Turned out sweet!

[pjmjr508]

Looks great man, love the factory look.

[pyraxiate]

Definitely looks stock. Awesome job on the mod :)

[KevMez]

25152516 Update!!
Well it's been a couple months and I've made a few changes. My 2012 Pioneer Nav unit was not very compatible with my iPad mini. So I got a new Pioneer single din media player, no CD. It works perfect with the iPad. Before the music wouldn't start for 30/45 seconds with bluetooth. Now as soon as you turn the Jeep on music resumes from where it was when I shut the Jeep off. I also did more body work on the bezel, I had a couple areas that bugged me. Very happy how this turned out, exactly what I was hoping for.