Another gauge bezel install <pics>
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Racer
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Another gauge bezel install <pics>
Well, I had a set of gauge bezels lying around.
I had the indicated tools also...and the time (took the day off).
So, I decided to give it a shot.
After several hours, I was more than satisfied with the bezels.
They even match the shift **** and ebrake.
What do you guys think?
I had the indicated tools also...and the time (took the day off).
So, I decided to give it a shot.
After several hours, I was more than satisfied with the bezels.
They even match the shift **** and ebrake.
What do you guys think?
Last edited by eec8059; Sep 3, 2005 at 04:48 PM.
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From: renton washington
Originally Posted by red97vette
awsome, I really want to do this too.. but im a bit tight on $$ and $80 for a little trim bezel is too much rite now 4 me 
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Originally Posted by red97vette
awsome, I really want to do this too.. but im a bit tight on $$ and $80 for a little trim bezel is too much rite now 4 me
they really look kick *** though.. at night they refract light from the gauges and look like a cd's surface as people look in.
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Originally Posted by Raedon
wait until the temps drop into the 30's and POP! they come right off because the metal expands different then the plastic.. I'm thinking of using a silicone type glue that can stretch a bit when they hop off again.
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Originally Posted by Raedon
wait until the temps drop into the 30's and POP! they come right off because the metal expands different then the plastic.. I'm thinking of using a silicone type glue that can stretch a bit when they hop off again.
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Originally Posted by Raedon
wait until the temps drop into the 30's and POP! they come right off because the metal expands different then the plastic.. I'm thinking of using a silicone type glue that can stretch a bit when they hop off again.
Tom
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Originally Posted by mixermike
i did the same thing last weekend, only i painted them with a fine tip paint pen. just take your time,mine turned out great.
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Got 'em and I really like the look. Oh yeah - at night the give off a purplish glow from the electro-luminescent gauges. Several of my buddies now have them too! 
Chevrolet must agree - have you seen the instrument panel on the C6?
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Originally Posted by AFVETTE
I've had mine on for over a year and took the car to Wisconsin last Christmas. Temps fell to 5 degrees and my bezels are still intact. If they fall off it's usually because they weren't installed correctly. BTW I've installed over 10 sets over the last 4 years and noe of them have fallen off.
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HI "Elvis",
Wow, you have done a fabulous job tackling this mod. The custom gauge rings look absolutely great. And, the pic of your car is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Best Wishes,
Eden
Wow, you have done a fabulous job tackling this mod. The custom gauge rings look absolutely great. And, the pic of your car is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Best Wishes,
Eden
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Originally Posted by Raedon
wait until the temps drop into the 30's and POP! they come right off because the metal expands different then the plastic...
I'm thinking of using a silicone type glue that can stretch a bit when they hop off again.
Though I wouldn't go around scaring everyone else un-necessarily.
I know the properties you speak of: "the metal expands different then the plastic", but at least for me I haven't seen it result in them popping off,
I think the biggest mistake people make is not trial fitting the pieces first. As received, they may not exactly fit the raised circular plastic portion of the factory gauges ... instead needing to have their circumference expanded or compressed a little (talking about the 4 pieces that have notches cut out of their circumference).
If you don't correct this, the glue contact area becomes spotty. The greater the contact area, the better the glue will hold.
But anyways, I find your idea of using silicone adhesive a brilliant idea - as with that substance the contact area becomes less critical.