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**LostMy65** · 12-14-2012, 11:47 PM

Yeah, I think I'll try that paint with my heater controls.
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**Captainfab** · 12-15-2012, 12:58 AM

Chrome and clear powder coat looks about the same as that Krylon.

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Here is an option I found searching the forums:

ol_skool_chevy · 12-15-2012, 03:35 PM

Maybe not as nice as Farmers. But I admit, It was alot of work
I'm still working on the Heater controls.

ol_skool_chevy · 12-19-2012, 05:05 PM

I got it all installed back into my truck. Not too bad I think. I wish I have more time to repaint my dash but its my day driver..........oh well I will wait for summer

**LostMy65** · 12-19-2012, 06:19 PM

Looks sharp!
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socaljess · 12-20-2012, 12:44 AM

thats good to know i always thought that the bezel was made of a pot metal type material i just get them chromed never thought to polish them up looks good

jj1965 · 12-20-2012, 04:10 AM

Those look good just when I think my truck is just like I like it a new idea!

ol_skool_chevy · 12-23-2012, 02:23 PM

It was making me Crazy not painting the dash and I have always wanted to see it in green, So i had to do it..
How do you guys like it??
I still Need to get rid of that Tach and get a stock one...and new blinker switch.

ChevyFreak60 · 12-23-2012, 03:28 PM

That loos nice ol skool...

ol_skool_chevy · 12-23-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyFreak60

That loos nice ol skool...

thanks

**Captainfab** · 12-24-2012, 01:40 AM

Yep, looks good to me. It looks more finished since your lettering is green also.

ol_skool_chevy · 12-28-2012, 10:49 PM

[B]I got my heater plate polished up. I still have to find one more heater control rod. Farmer66 gave me one but I still need to find the AIR/FAN one in the Middle. Its broken on the back...Im taking donations....Hahahaha
B]

**LostMy65** · 12-28-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

[B]I got my heater plate polished up. I still have to find one more heater control rod. Farmer66 gave me one but I still need to find the AIR/FAN one in the Middle. Its broken on the back...Im taking donations....Hahahaha
B]

That looks so cool.
Could you post some closer pictures?

**Captainfab** · 12-29-2012, 01:48 AM

I really like the looks of that

That had to have taken forever to do though......probably feelin it in your fingers and hands?

ol_skool_chevy · 12-29-2012, 02:05 AM

[B]not very clear sorryB]

66farmer · 12-29-2012, 10:48 AM

I like it. How did you get into the corners.

ol_skool_chevy · 12-29-2012, 10:55 AM

I used a small 1 inch Demal buffing wheel from Harbor Freight

Juspassinthru · 12-29-2012, 02:40 PM

How are you guys getting your dash inserts white?
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1enick72 · 12-29-2012, 03:27 PM

looks very nice

ol_skool_chevy · 12-29-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Juspassinthru

How are you guys getting your dash inserts white?
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Just take your panel off . you will see a panel you just paint it...

ol_skool_chevy · 12-29-2012, 04:44 PM

Heater installed all Polished.............

**LostMy65** · 12-29-2012, 05:17 PM

That looks really nice.
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ChevyFreak60 · 12-29-2012, 05:22 PM

Dam bro that looks good!! What materials did you use to that?

ol_skool_chevy · 12-29-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyFreak60

Dam bro that looks good!! What materials did you use to that?

I just went to Harbor Freight and got a cone shaped buffing pad and some Brown and white polishng compound they had there..and a small pack of 1" dermel buffing pads and HIT IT.
I striped the paint off with paint striper.....

KQQL IT · 12-30-2012, 05:23 AM

Im seeing a chrome ashtray next.. looks awesome
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12-14-2012, 11:47 PM	#26
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,523	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel Yeah, I think I'll try that paint with my heater controls. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-15-2012, 03:35 PM	#28
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel Maybe not as nice as Farmers. But I admit, It was alot of work I'm still working on the Heater controls. Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

12-19-2012, 05:05 PM	#29
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel I got it all installed back into my truck. Not too bad I think. I wish I have more time to repaint my dash but its my day driver..........oh well I will wait for summer Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

12-19-2012, 06:19 PM	#30
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,523	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel Looks sharp! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-20-2012, 12:44 AM	#31
socaljess Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: CORONA CALIFORNIA Posts: 120	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel thats good to know i always thought that the bezel was made of a pot metal type material i just get them chromed never thought to polish them up looks good __________________ project 66 flat n low

12-20-2012, 04:10 AM	#32
jj1965 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 56	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel Those look good just when I think my truck is just like I like it a new idea!

12-23-2012, 02:23 PM	#33
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel It was making me Crazy not painting the dash and I have always wanted to see it in green, So i had to do it.. How do you guys like it?? I still Need to get rid of that Tach and get a stock one...and new blinker switch. Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

12-23-2012, 03:28 PM	#34
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel That loos nice ol skool... __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

12-24-2012, 01:40 AM	#36
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel Yep, looks good to me. It looks more finished since your lettering is green also. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-28-2012, 10:49 PM	#37
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel [B]I got my heater plate polished up. I still have to find one more heater control rod. Farmer66 gave me one but I still need to find the AIR/FAN one in the Middle. Its broken on the back...Im taking donations....Hahahaha B] Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

12-29-2012, 01:48 AM	#39
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel I really like the looks of that That had to have taken forever to do though......probably feelin it in your fingers and hands? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-29-2012, 02:05 AM	#40
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel [B]not very clear sorryB] Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

12-29-2012, 10:48 AM	#41
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel I like it. How did you get into the corners.

12-29-2012, 10:55 AM	#42
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel I used a small 1 inch Demal buffing wheel from Harbor Freight __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

12-29-2012, 02:40 PM	#43
Juspassinthru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Atl ga Posts: 60	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel How are you guys getting your dash inserts white? Posted via Mobile Device



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12-29-2012, 03:27 PM	#44
1enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jackson, ME Posts: 287	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel looks very nice __________________ 65 short step edited by staff

12-29-2012, 04:44 PM	#46
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel Heater installed all Polished............. Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

12-29-2012, 05:17 PM	#47
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,523	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel That looks really nice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-29-2012, 05:22 PM	#48
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel Dam bro that looks good!! What materials did you use to that? __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

12-30-2012, 05:23 AM	#50
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,193	Re: Polished Instrument Bezel Im seeing a chrome ashtray next.. looks awesome Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

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