Want pics of clock & instruments bezels

[ksquared 13]

I'm refinishing my plastic instrument bezels (Mach I with the wood grain skins). The wood grain parts were easy & look great. I'm trying to figure out just how the trim is supposed to look. It looks like the front surfaces of the rings are chrome? Sides are satin black? Around parts that are close to the speedo etc. it looks like flat silver over chrome. Any pics out there that show what it is supposed to look like? Sorry but it's kinda hard to describe in words what I'm talking about. I can take pics to clarify if it would be helpful.

[barnett468 418]

the entire bezel is "chromed" . . the exposed sides around the wood are matte black with a thin chrome line . . the inner and outer ring faces are chrome . . the inside sides next to the gauges is argent silver or dull aluminum kinda gray.

 

photo shamelessly plagarized from the tachman site.

 

 

 

Edited November 9, 2014 by barnett468

[ksquared 13]

Ah, thanks! Looks like someone put flat silver over the chrome on the instrument bezel. Are you aware of a home based re-chrome kit for plastic?

[1969_Mach1 333]

ksquared,

 

You have the paint scheme correct. Get ready for hours of masking. After it is finished there are only thin lines of exposed chrome. Little tip when painting. After hours of masking, before you spray color, spray a coat of clear and let it dry as you normally would. It will l help seal the tape edges and if any bleeds through, it will be clear. SEM has a few different clears for interior plastic trim. In my opinion, the finished product still looks better than an after market bezel and gauge setup.

 

I don't think there is a DIY kit for plating plastic. I think it's some type of Mylar coating.

Edited November 9, 2014 by 1969_Mach1

[barnett468 418]

i would check online but i don't think so . you can buy chrome paint in a can and fake it that way.

 

the only silver is on the side of the inner ring as i mentioned.

[MikeStang 247]

You can buy a new bezel with the chrome like it's supposed to be

[ksquared 13]

Here's a pic of what I have. Under the flat silver it appears to be chrome but I don't know what condition it is in. Yeah, this job is 98% masking & surface prep and 2% painting. Problem is that I'll see the slightest flaw in an otherwise perfect finish. (Sorry - haven't figured out how to imbed an image in a post)

 

http://www.nostalgickitscentral.com/mustang/misc/bezel.jpg

[barnett468 418]

Here's a pic of what I have. Under the flat silver it appears to be chrome but I don't know what condition it is in. Yeah, this job is 98% masking & surface prep and 2% painting. Problem is that I'll see the slightest flaw in an otherwise perfect finish. (Sorry - haven't figured out how to imbed an image in a post)

 

http://www.nostalgickitscentral.com/mustang/misc/bezel.jpg

 

hello;

 

sorry but i don't understand your point.

[ksquared 13]

My confusion was with the part I labeled "flat silver". I believe it's supposed to be chrome - not silver?

[barnett468 418]

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My confusion was with the part I labeled "flat silver". I believe it's supposed to be chrome - not silver?

it is supposed to be exactly how i described it when it is finished which is exactly how the photo i posted is.

[Raven R code 281]

Anyone have anything to add on getting these dash pods replated? I know we discussed this in another thread but I was looking for an update. I know Tac Man is one solution I mentioned and then another person on this forum was going to start doing it.

 

Thanks,

Dave

[1969_Mach1 333]

ksquared,

 

It's just as barnett468 mentioned and your picture shows, flat silver where it currently is and not chrome. In my opinion most are left chrome (1) because of the masking labor, or (2) they haven't seen a bezel that still has the original flat silver paint in that area. Again, when it is finished only thin chrome edges that are exposed. The clock bezel has the identical paint/chrome scheme.

[1969_Mach1 333]

For replating, I would call Perogie Enterprises. They can give you the contact info for the plating company they use. Otherwise, there are now reproduction bezels. But if you're like me, I prefer a fairly good original over a shiny new reproduction part.

[barnett468 418]

its called vacuum metalizing . . look up on the internet who does it . . mr g's in texas did a lot but i have not heard good things recently.

[1969_Mach1 333]

its called vacuum metalizing . . look up on the internet who does it . . mr g's in texas did a lot but i have not heard good things recently.

 

 

Thanks, I didn't want to be the one to say anything. I'm pretty sure Perogie's knows of others that they use.

[70fastbak 16]

So did you recover the wood grain?

My clock panel needs recovering if poss, where did you get the wood grain from?

[fredfordguy 16]

the entire bezel is "chromed" . . the exposed sides around the wood are matte black with a thin chrome line . . the inner and outer ring faces are chrome . . the inside sides next to the gauges is argent silver or dull aluminum kinda gray.

 

photo shamelessly plagarized from the tachman site.

 

 

 

Is that a restored cluster??? It looks AMAZING!!!!!!

[1969_Mach1 333]

Is that a restored cluster??? It looks AMAZING!!!!!!

 

Yes it is. I remember seeing it on the Tachmans website for advertisement. The 45 year old instrument panel design still look great. Even when compared to todays instrument panels.

[Pakrat 1,043]

I dug up this link to an old thread for you. It contains a link to a thread on VMF for a great DIY on this using a template and making your own chrome rings at a sign shop with Mylar.

 

http://www.1969stang.com/mustang/forum/showthread.php?t=1867