Another quick update, you CAN remove the bezel around each of the LCD displays and simply remove the green lenses. Take care to tip out the LCD screens and just lift out the lenses and rest the LCD screens back.

I'll update the OP with this tidbit.

Also, "Project Purple" continues... I have another couple of "How-to"s on the way. One of which is how to change the SMT LEDs on a new head unit (Alpine iDA-X100M specifically). The other will deal with the switches below the stereo and the climate controls.

Stay Tuned!