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07-25-2011, 11:30 AM | #1 |
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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.
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07-25-2011, 12:26 PM | #2 |
So,, what else you got???
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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.
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07-25-2011, 05:15 PM | #3 |
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Re: Best Way To Refinish This Dash Bezel
sand, clean, prime, paint...?
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07-25-2011, 09:02 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Best Way To Refinish This Dash Bezel
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.
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07-25-2011, 09:19 PM | #5 |
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Re: Best Way To Refinish This Dash Bezel
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
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07-25-2011, 09:40 PM | #6 |
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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.
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07-25-2011, 11:16 PM | #7 |
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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...
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07-26-2011, 05:22 AM | #8 |
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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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