The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-03-2008, 06:57 AM   #1
texanidiot25
Eat My Rust
 
texanidiot25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cypress, Texas
Posts: 3,362
Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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.


texanidiot25 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 08:29 AM   #2
Longhorn Man
its all about the +6 inches
 
Longhorn Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,690
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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?

Last edited by Longhorn Man; 03-03-2008 at 08:29 AM.
Longhorn Man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 08:31 AM   #3
texanidiot25
Eat My Rust
 
texanidiot25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cypress, Texas
Posts: 3,362
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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.

Last edited by texanidiot25; 03-03-2008 at 08:32 AM.
texanidiot25 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 08:38 AM   #4
Andy4639
Old member
 
Andy4639's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
Posts: 19,945
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

I agree with Longhorn Man.
Never have found anything that really has the shine like the chrome itself.
__________________
1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver
Seeing the USA in a 71


Upstate SC GM Truck Club
2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour


http://upstategmtrucks.com/



Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun!
It sucks not being able to hear!

LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB!
After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
Andy4639 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 08:39 AM   #5
Ace in the hole
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Posts: 538
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

I have looked around and it seems like they are going for closer to $50 now.
__________________
1970 K20, 350--- SOLD
05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax
Jeep wrangler unlimited
Ace in the hole is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 08:51 AM   #6
Longhorn Man
its all about the +6 inches
 
Longhorn Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,690
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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.
Longhorn Man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 08:59 AM   #7
cardude66
Registered User
 
cardude66's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Prince Edward Island Canada
Posts: 34
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

Mine was not chrome, it was just paint so I repainted it with silver spray paint and it turned out ok.
cardude66 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 08:59 AM   #8
texanidiot25
Eat My Rust
 
texanidiot25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cypress, Texas
Posts: 3,362
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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..

Last edited by texanidiot25; 03-03-2008 at 08:59 AM.
texanidiot25 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 09:01 AM   #9
1971 K10 shortbox
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Lake Orion MI
Posts: 111
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

Hey is there a specific paint that you used to paint the needles?
__________________
1971 Chevy SWB 4x4
1971 Chevy LWB
2003 Duramax
1971 K10 shortbox is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 09:04 AM   #10
Ace in the hole
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Posts: 538
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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.
__________________
1970 K20, 350--- SOLD
05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax
Jeep wrangler unlimited
Ace in the hole is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 09:08 AM   #11
texanidiot25
Eat My Rust
 
texanidiot25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cypress, Texas
Posts: 3,362
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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?

Quote:
This is the time remaining until Rick's Pick-up Parts is sold
^ On top of his site.

Last edited by texanidiot25; 03-03-2008 at 09:09 AM.
texanidiot25 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 09:12 AM   #12
Ace in the hole
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Posts: 538
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

ya, the specials page show specials that ended in 2006
__________________
1970 K20, 350--- SOLD
05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax
Jeep wrangler unlimited
Ace in the hole is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 09:13 AM   #13
c10crazy
Like a Rock!
 
c10crazy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: USA
Posts: 1,092
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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!
__________________
69 LWB
Runs great - work in progress
Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!
c10crazy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 09:21 AM   #14
Longhorn Man
its all about the +6 inches
 
Longhorn Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,690
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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
Longhorn Man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 11:48 AM   #15
texanidiot25
Eat My Rust
 
texanidiot25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cypress, Texas
Posts: 3,362
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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!
texanidiot25 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 07:34 PM   #16
Husker
Registered User
 
Husker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Mid NE USA
Posts: 2,212
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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
__________________
Member #111
68 C-10 Daily Driver
70 4x4 Project
76 Jeep CJ-5

Help Support the Board:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php


He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.
Thomas Jefferson
Husker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 07:54 PM   #17
70GMCer
Senior Member
 
70GMCer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Joppa, Maryland
Posts: 4,408
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

This is what I used for the needles. Perfect.....
Attached Images
 
__________________
1997 GMC Sierra Ext

1965 Mustang
70GMCer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 08:00 PM   #18
70GMCer
Senior Member
 
70GMCer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Joppa, Maryland
Posts: 4,408
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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.
Attached Images
  
__________________
1997 GMC Sierra Ext

1965 Mustang

Last edited by 70GMCer; 03-03-2008 at 08:01 PM.
70GMCer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 08:07 PM   #19
jay_shy
SWB 4X4 CLUB
 
jay_shy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PA
Posts: 1,088
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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

Last edited by jay_shy; 03-04-2008 at 02:15 AM.
jay_shy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 08:30 PM   #20
70c10
67-72 Addict!
 
70c10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: The TAX State!
Posts: 7,856
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

Quote:
Originally Posted by 70GMCer View Post
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
__________________
Jim

1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames
Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked)
355/350 Turbo w/shift kit
10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall
Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1
Performer RPM Air-Gap
12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi
Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads
70c10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2008, 11:58 PM   #21
jay_shy
SWB 4X4 CLUB
 
jay_shy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PA
Posts: 1,088
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

No harm or offense intended.

Jason
jay_shy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-04-2008, 12:18 AM   #22
68gmsee
Active Member
 
68gmsee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
Posts: 7,947
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

ten 4... Just a reminder that this site is viewed by worldwide audience..
68gmsee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-04-2008, 01:52 AM   #23
jay_shy
SWB 4X4 CLUB
 
jay_shy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PA
Posts: 1,088
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

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
jay_shy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-04-2008, 02:18 AM   #24
jay_shy
SWB 4X4 CLUB
 
jay_shy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PA
Posts: 1,088
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

I edited my original post as to not offend anyone.

Jason
jay_shy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-04-2008, 03:26 AM   #25
68gmsee
Active Member
 
68gmsee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
Posts: 7,947
Re: Good chrome-like paint for gauge bezel

Sorry you thought I was lecturing you when I mentioned the site is viewed by a world wide audience. It wasn't directed at you. I made this comment for every that reads the posts. And as you can see it has been viewed by a lot of viewers.
68gmsee is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:02 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com