I let the heater bezel and instrument panel soak in 99% alcohol for several days, during which I sand with 400 and 600 grit. It's a pain, at least it was for me, sanding in the corners and in-between the letters. The factory chrome under the paint is tough. I used a hard bristle brush to get to the areas the sandpaper wouldn't go. I stripped EVERY bit of factory evidence. Maybe overkill but that's what I did. After they're thoroughly/properly cleaned, I sprayed with SEM Sand Free Adhesion Promoter. You don't have to, but then I put on a light primer coat. Then sprayed with SprayMax matte black. Not correct factory color code but I like the contrast between that and my dash frame, Spraymax 2k Satin, which also is not factory color code but I like it. I'll be spraying the bezels with a 2k matte clear for durability. Then my next step is to mask off for the chrome areas. I'll be airbrushing those areas with a gloss black then the chrome. Finally, a clear over the chrome that's specifically made for it.
