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Old 09-24-2016, 03:31 PM   #1
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Gauge bezel opinions please

I have color matched the old bezel and left the new bezel black what do you guys think should I go with the color matched the bezel or leave it black mind you if I paint the new one I will tape off the Chrome accents in the bezel..... here are some pics understand these are just mock-ups they are not fully installed
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Old 09-24-2016, 03:33 PM   #2
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Re: Gauge bezel opinions please

By the way before I get flamed for it I know I need a new steering wheel and I know I need to clean the steering column
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Old 09-24-2016, 05:25 PM   #3
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I vote black bezel
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Old 09-24-2016, 08:44 PM   #4
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I go with Black, It goes with the lower part of the dash.

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Old 09-24-2016, 09:16 PM   #5
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Re: Gauge bezel opinions please

I also like the black. It looks good with the black in the passenger side dash trim. What are u doin with the door panels?
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Old 09-24-2016, 09:19 PM   #6
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Black
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Old 09-24-2016, 11:12 PM   #7
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Stick with the black bezel. It lets the dash really stand out more IMO-looks great!
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Old 09-25-2016, 12:37 AM   #8
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Black
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Old 09-25-2016, 09:27 AM   #9
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what about a different shade of tan ?
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Old 09-25-2016, 10:08 AM   #10
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No. Black
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Old 09-25-2016, 10:59 AM   #11
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+1 black
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Old 09-25-2016, 01:19 PM   #12
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Black it is....thanks fellas..... my truck is going back to the paint shop I found a few things that need some attention but it should be only a week and once that's done once I get it back I will put the interior completely together
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