dibbons
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What paint are we using to restore this part of our vehicles? Who has a satisfactory thread (or web page/video) here that would explain the process/materials? Thank you.
Advice Restoring '65 Instrument Dash/Bezel
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Plymouth 65
I'll be in the shop
Clean it well before paint, argent silver is the color. 65'
The chrome paint spray paint looks passable, but takes forever to dry. Mine turned ok, but nothing like new. Search on here for chrome spray paint, dash restoration. Lots of good info
IIRC someone was repopping those bezels! They was only about $200 i think
Keith Mopar
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Yea Dartman is correct, Classic industries has them on sale. Not sure if you ant to spend that much, but they look good.
1965 Plymouth Parts | MA2479 | 1965 Barracuda / Valiant (usa Models) (classicindustries.com)
1965 Plymouth Parts | MA2479 | 1965 Barracuda / Valiant (usa Models) (classicindustries.com)
dibbons
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On a tight budget for now.
Somebody on here cured the chrome paint in the oven and it turned out good.
dibbons
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Off the wall idea someone had: black.
pishta
I know I'm right....
yeesh with the orange dash! Maybe black on black...chrome paint is a hit or miss, but if you line the facing edges of the gauge pods with chrome mylar pinstripe tape, it will pop. $200 is not a bad price for a completely new piece that is correctly vacuum chromed. Maybe a few less Pacifico's next month? 
IIRC a completely dry gloss black base coat will give a chrome paint a fighting chance for any sense of depth and color. did mine years ago with "bumper chrome" paint (only stuff they had back then) and it is not satisfactory. I'll end up doing it again.
IIRC a completely dry gloss black base coat will give a chrome paint a fighting chance for any sense of depth and color. did mine years ago with "bumper chrome" paint (only stuff they had back then) and it is not satisfactory. I'll end up doing it again.
geminimotors
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I wouldnt advise skipping the Pacifico. Its structural and load bearing.yeesh with the orange dash! Maybe black on black...chrome paint is a hit or miss, but if you line the facing edges of the gauge pods with chrome mylar pinstripe tape, it will pop. $200 is not a bad price for a completely new piece that is correctly vacuum chromed. Maybe a few less Pacifico's next month?
IIRC a completely dry gloss black base coat will give a chrome paint a fighting chance for any sense of depth and color. did mine years ago with "bumper chrome" paint (only stuff they had back then) and it is not satisfactory. I'll end up doing it again.
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