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12-12-2014, 08:42 PM
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Location: Redwood city, CA
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Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
Anyone know where I could maybe get one with a walnut grain finish as opposed to that marbled wood finish. Original or replica is fine - for 75 w/ AC
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12-15-2014, 04:42 PM
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I know the pieces fit
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: MONTGOMERY, AL
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Re: Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
Just a thought, but I've used wood-grain kitchen cabinet liner on vehicle interior trim before. They sell it by the roll pretty cheap at wally world. First try I didn't do so well on the corners but second try laid down well and looked like it could have been original.
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12-15-2014, 07:45 PM
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Re: Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
Off to home depot in a few minutes - great suggestion thank you! any tips on the corners then?
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12-16-2014, 12:03 AM
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I know the pieces fit
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Re: Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
Just a few. It'll bunch up in the corners so with a little trial and error on the trimming you'll get it to lay flat. Just leave longer overhang on the backside, it'll keep it held down once you've got it flat.
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12-17-2014, 12:21 AM
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Re: Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
Complete SCORE. found a walnut finish A/C dahs bezel in decent condition. it will need some refinishing but is in good nick generally. it IS a little faded though - does anyone have any ideas about how to darken it slightly so it's a perfect match for the doors and dash pad??
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12-17-2014, 03:16 AM
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In the Forgotten far North.
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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Re: Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
set the dash pad and door panels out in the sun for 3-6 weeks until they match the bezel.....
 
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12-17-2014, 06:53 PM
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Location: Belfair, Wa
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Re: Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
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12-17-2014, 07:18 PM
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I know the pieces fit
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Re: Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
No, it was on a 76 K5 I had over 20 yrs ago. I don't think I even have a picture of the truck.
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12-17-2014, 07:26 PM
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Re: Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
I am going to use miniwax 'walnut gelstain' on the faded trim. will be interesting to see how it comes out.
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12-17-2014, 09:04 PM
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Re: Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
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12-18-2014, 05:00 PM
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Re: Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
Used the miniwax walnut gelstain last night and it worked a treat. obviously it's a bit battered as it's 40 years old but with some more black spraypaint on the lower part it will do just fine.
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12-20-2014, 04:37 PM
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Location: Belfair, Wa
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Re: Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
Happen to take before and after pictures?
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12-21-2014, 01:27 PM
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Location: Redwood city, CA
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Re: Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut
I forgot to take one entirely before. Drat.
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