Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

[texanidiot25]

I'm in the midst of refurbishing my gauge bezel. Finished the clock mod (I'll finish the tut next weekend when I get it wired with the truck), and painted all the needles a new orange, and layed down a coat of flat black for the center portion. Now I need some good quality chrome-like spray paint for the edge of the bezel and the gauge rings.

[Longhorn Man]

I've tried and tried to find something that looks good... but I gave up.
It's been a couple years, but I seem to remember Rick's having new 7 hole bezels for 35 bucks or so?

[Andy4639]

I agree with Longhorn Man.
Never have found anything that really has the shine like the chrome itself.

[texanidiot25]

Link's to it? That'll be the 2nd option. Hope that deal is still around.

Just want it close to the factory shinyness.. So far on another site I posted, duplicolor's paint came up a few times. Might give it a shot.

[Ace in the hole]

I have looked around and it seems like they are going for closer to $50 now.

[Longhorn Man]

they have it for 30... just checked.
http://www. ricks pick up parts .com/
Get rid of the spaces. Go there, then go to the catalog.
I have this in my longhorn, been fine for like 3 or 4 years now.

[cardude66]

Mine was not chrome, it was just paint so I repainted it with silver spray paint and it turned out ok.

[texanidiot25]

Thanks longhornman. If this falls through, I'll grab a new bezel. Their a helluva lot cheaper there then some the places Ive seen. Gotta work up some more cash after doing brakes on my beater firebird though..

[1971 K10 shortbox]

Hey is there a specific paint that you used to paint the needles?

[Ace in the hole]

Thanks, I'll check out ricks too. Curious though, the catalog says 2006 at the top and also says all prices subject to change. Hope they are still that price.

[texanidiot25]

A mixture of Humbrol enamel model paint (color 81, or 18, can't tell ) and Testors #1114 enamel, at a bout a 3:1 ratio between orange and yellow To get the right orange. Added a small bit of white to brighten it, since the orange I used is old and was kinda dull. Then just hand painted them.

You can grab a small glass jar of the Testors paint at walmart and hobby stores. I'm more then willing to bet their regular shade of orange is just about what I have. (or grab an orange, and use a yellow to lighten it if need-be).

Longhornman-Is his site closing shop for good?

This is the time remaining until Rick's Pick-up Parts is sold

^ On top of his site.

[c10crazy]

This guy is a member of the board and has good prices. This on ebay right now:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-6...em230227154729
$26 brand new is hard to beat!

[Ace in the hole]

ya, the specials page show specials that ended in 2006

[Longhorn Man]

I doubt rick is paying for a website for a buisness that doesn't exist. I would try calling in the morning... or monday or what ever.
Or just get the $26 + $10 one on ebay

[texanidiot25]

Think I'll grab a can of Duplicolor Ultra Silver T191: http://www.skypirate.net/rocketry/con_paint_03.htm and see what happens with it. If all else fails, to the Evil-bay!

[Husker]

SOKY Classics is Great to deal with, he is a board member great prices. I just got one of the front bumpers with the foglights for less than $140.00 shipped Nice bumper. I also thought about getting a new guage bezel but used my old one for a bit longer. Great prices.
I am sure another board vendor has some good prices also.
Ron

[70GMCer]

This is what I used for the needles. Perfect.....

[70GMCer]

This is what I use for chroming plastic. Close to chrome as you get. The trick is that you have to have either a white or black base in order for this to work. Base also has to be smooth. I found the the white base works best. You just have to do as instructions say in order to get the chrome look. But this does give you chrome on plastic. This stuff ain't cheap. 3.5 oz for around $12

The picture gives off a flash from the camera, but you can still see the mirror on the spoon.

Buy online or at your local hobby shop.

[jay_shy]

I haven't tried it yet but heard krylon 1403 dull aluminum works well. It is not as shiny as the aluminun
Jason

[jay_shy]

No harm or offense intended.

Jason

[68gmsee]

ten 4... Just a reminder that this site is viewed by worldwide audience..

[jay_shy]

I understand and take responsibility for my actions, however I do not need lectured, dude. I made a mistake and did not intend to hurt anyone.

No need for this thread to get locked over something like this.

Jason

[70c10]

Originally Posted by 70GMCer

This is what I use for chroming plastic. Close to chrome as you get. The trick is that you have to have either a white or black base in order for this to work. Base also has to be smooth. I found the the white base works best. You just have to do as instructions say in order to get the chrome look. But this does give you chrome on plastic. This stuff ain't cheap. 3.5 oz for around $12

The picture gives off a flash from the camera, but you can still see the mirror on the spoon.

Buy online or at your local hobby shop.

Steve- is that a white plastic soon? That looks good if it is! Where did you find that orange paint? I'll be up in a little while to check out the fan install