Guage bezel
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Guage bezel
Is there any coating out to redo the chrome/plate on the edge of the guage bezel & the console? I tried on my 68' Camaro a few years ago & looked tacky,thought something new might be out.
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Usually people just use the silver model paint pens unless you want to pay to have it rechromed.
I THINK it is PPG that is out now with a TRUE chrome paint, but you would be spending a pretty penny on that as well I am sure but it would definitly be cheaper than having someone else do it.
Another thing I have seen is people using chrome pinstriping on those areas then trimming it off. Looks like CRAP when it peels (which it will after awhile) but as a temporary fix you could try that as well.
I THINK it is PPG that is out now with a TRUE chrome paint, but you would be spending a pretty penny on that as well I am sure but it would definitly be cheaper than having someone else do it.
Another thing I have seen is people using chrome pinstriping on those areas then trimming it off. Looks like CRAP when it peels (which it will after awhile) but as a temporary fix you could try that as well.
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The silver paint pen is the way to go. It was silver paint to begin with. I did my center console all the way around the raised area with a silver paint pen and it looks awesome.
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Take your pick.
http://www.misterart.com/store/brows...ue-Markers.htm
I think I used the one made by Uchida but any of these would do the trick.
http://www.misterart.com/store/brows...ue-Markers.htm
I think I used the one made by Uchida but any of these would do the trick.
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thanks 
I asked because our local hobby shops will say anything to keep you from leaving empty handed.
me: "Are you certain this is what I was looking for?"
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I asked because our local hobby shops will say anything to keep you from leaving empty handed.
me: "Are you certain this is what I was looking for?"
hobby shop sales driod: "absolutely"
what I walk away with:
MAGIC CHALK 6 PACK
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I found what I used the last time it was a Plastic Cote Autographics paint pen,it was a silver & didn't match up with the existing color.Anyone have a name and\or number of what you used?
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If you can find a silver paint pen, use that. I use the silver sharpie and it looks ok, but rubs off after a bit in the high use areas.
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Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
thanks
I asked because our local hobby shops will say anything to keep you from leaving empty handed.
me: "Are you certain this is what I was looking for?"
hobby shop sales driod: "absolutely"
what I walk away with:
MAGIC CHALK 6 PACK
I asked because our local hobby shops will say anything to keep you from leaving empty handed.
me: "Are you certain this is what I was looking for?"
hobby shop sales driod: "absolutely"
what I walk away with:
MAGIC CHALK 6 PACK