Hey Jered,
If you have been trolling past Double Din Posts then you most likely have already seen my set up, and probably know my advice as well already, but just to make double sure....
My EQ / 1 DIN which is in the stock location in a custom mounted chassis is touching both the AS Controls on top, and the control module on bottom. Luckily, we got it to fit without modifying, or relocating the components, but it was about as tight as I could get it. Then after I got it in, I cut and fiberglassed my center bezel, prepped, and prime it, and shot it with House of Black Diamond Metallic as a base, followed by Kolor Candy Tangerine Pearl, and 8 coats of Clear Acrylic Urethane to get the depth, gloss, and coloring I wanted, and still have enough room to sand everything to an ultra smooth deep rich shine, and best protect my glass modification around the lower part of the Bezel itself. Here is a Pic of the final outcome.
I do know my setup is maxed out on available space without having to start getting into cutting or relocating for fitment, and the Double Din is bigger. Here would be my questions, and concerns.
1. Are you going to relocate either upper or lower control modules for correct fitment, and if so, what is your plan of attack?
2. How do you plan to cut, and modify your center bezel, and are you only going to use your own that you have now, or do you have a spare Bezel in case you crack the ultra thin material while cutting? I have seen it done many times, and just wanted to lay that one out their for ya.
3. And last, if you are still kicking around paint, are you thinking of maybe shooting them via spray gun, air brush, etc? You might be able to get away with rattle cans to a certain extent but without using a good climate controlled booth, and proper equipment to shoot with, you will very likely get a lot of dirt and other foreign parasitic materials which could likely get under and ruin what otherwise could have been a decent paint job.
If you do wind up going with Rattle Cans, here is a write up I did a while back that better goes through the basics of spraying your center bezel.
Guide to Spray Paint your Center Dash Bezel
I wish you good luck on your Mod, be sure to work slow and carefully, yes please do shoot us some cool pics if you get her done, and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask anytime. I am always more than happy to try to help out anytime I can.
Go easy, and I will catch you later.
Candyman