Best Way To Refinish This Dash Bezel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Roscoep · 07-25-2011, 11:30 AM

I'm going to disassemble the instrument cluster, but I don't know what to do with the exterior of the bezel.

**specialtyretail** · 07-25-2011, 12:26 PM

Just buy a new bezel. Several vendors have them and the price is worth it once you get it installed. One of the best bang for the buck items out there.

elf w/capital T · 07-25-2011, 05:15 PM

sand, clean, prime, paint...?

stealthy '69 · 07-25-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by elf w/capital T

sand, clean, prime, paint...?

That's what I would do. Try a red scotch bright to scuff it and some spray paint. make sure you clean it good after scuffing it to ensure good paint adhesion.

pat 70/71 · 07-25-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Just buy a new bezel. Several vendors have them and the price is worth it once you get it installed. One of the best bang for the buck items out there.

x2 just buy a new one, they fit great and look cool! Think about it, your going to be looking at it every time you drive your truck. you owe it to your self! cheers, Pat

turp mcspray · 07-25-2011, 09:40 PM

You will NEVER get it to look as nice as a new one. And at $35, I wouldn't waste any time trying.

VA72C10 · 07-25-2011, 11:16 PM

Either paint or as mentioned...new....getting it redone would cost 5X just buying a new one...

MikeyMan · 07-26-2011, 05:22 AM

I must agree on getting the new bezel.

They're cheap enough, and looks like a million bucks when done. The "chrome" around the gauge circles really makes it pop. I went with a new bezel, and cleaned up the plastic lens with some "scratch off" wax. Then painted the indicator needles with Testors Red Enamel and a very small hobby brush. Came out great!

07-25-2011, 11:30 AM	#1
Roscoep Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 80	Best Way To Refinish This Dash Bezel I'm going to disassemble the instrument cluster, but I don't know what to do with the exterior of the bezel. Attached Images __________________ Robert 71 Chevy SWB

07-25-2011, 12:26 PM	#2
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: Best Way To Refinish This Dash Bezel Just buy a new bezel. Several vendors have them and the price is worth it once you get it installed. One of the best bang for the buck items out there.

07-25-2011, 05:15 PM	#3
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Best Way To Refinish This Dash Bezel sand, clean, prime, paint...?

07-25-2011, 09:40 PM	#6
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Best Way To Refinish This Dash Bezel You will NEVER get it to look as nice as a new one. And at $35, I wouldn't waste any time trying. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

07-25-2011, 11:16 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Best Way To Refinish This Dash Bezel Either paint or as mentioned...new....getting it redone would cost 5X just buying a new one... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-26-2011, 05:22 AM	#8
MikeyMan Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.W. Chicago, IL. Posts: 317	Re: Best Way To Refinish This Dash Bezel I must agree on getting the new bezel. They're cheap enough, and looks like a million bucks when done. The "chrome" around the gauge circles really makes it pop. I went with a new bezel, and cleaned up the plastic lens with some "scratch off" wax. Then painted the indicator needles with Testors Red Enamel and a very small hobby brush. Came out great!



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