VetteSthetics Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I painted the bezels on my car a few weeks ago and wanted to share how easy it was to do this. I got the idea here http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HY3Nkvz0oVg from Charles Mabry at the Prescott car show. Its super easy you just need to be careful not to break the clips on the instrument case or the lens. Additionally, (without saying) do not drop the case or interfere with the needles. Could mess with calibration. The bezels are super delicate so take care when removing. I found a razor blade was thin enough to pry gently between the base and bezel. Mine was harder because of my sophisticated, stuck up, hated on ORANGE pearl!! LOL! Three part process to paint everything! I cleared mine and got them are installed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Looks good, mine came matching from the factory though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Very cool! Some carefully cut CF vinyl on the back face of the panel would be a nice touch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 That sounds like a cool idea... hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Dang it Mike, you could have done mine at the same time Looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 That sounds like a cool idea... hmmmm We have just the machine to do it too. We just got a roll of that material in to make some windshield banners and will see if it can handle a material that thick. If it works out, I'm going to make a template and try it on my Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 That sounds like a cool idea... hmmmm We have just the machine to do it too. We just got a roll of that material in to make some windshield banners and will see if it can handle a material that thick. If it works out, I'm going to make a template and try it on my Z. I am happy to volunteer my C5 Cluster for the test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I am happy to volunteer my C5 Cluster for the test! You got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Sweet !!!! I have VR bezels on my cluster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Damn if they don't look sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk n Blu Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Oooooooooo, I see some new blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Ape Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Great job on the paint. That's looks amazing. We have just the machine to do it too. Let me know if you get it worked out and put me in line for a carbon fiber looking one on a C5. Highjack done.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamMeh Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Gauges look awesome! Really like the color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Highjack done.... What he said... sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayeagle Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 very cool -Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetteSthetics Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thanks guys appricate it! I am excited to look at my cluster everytime I get in. looking at the before picture it looks so dull now. Dwayne I can do them if you want. just let me know. Mine look atomic without direct sun light. The more light coats you add on that paint the more the copper flake layers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Fangs Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Shibby! Me likey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thanks guys appricate it! I am excited to look at my cluster everytime I get in. looking at the before picture it looks so dull now. Dwayne I can do them if you want. just let me know. Mine look atomic without direct sun light. The more light coats you add on that paint the more the copper flake layers. Enjoy your tagline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I am happy to volunteer my C5 Cluster for the test! You got it! There is *ahem* a C5 cluster in your shop right now that you could use... ahem. cough cough... point... point.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetteSthetics Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Thanks guys appricate it! I am excited to look at my cluster everytime I get in. looking at the before picture it looks so dull now. Dwayne I can do them if you want. just let me know. Mine look atomic without direct sun light. The more light coats you add on that paint the more the copper flake layers. Enjoy your tagline! When I wrote that I figured that buzz saw was coming! Too Funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4orce2 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Thanks guys appricate it! I am excited to look at my cluster everytime I get in. looking at the before picture it looks so dull now. Dwayne I can do them if you want. just let me know. Mine look atomic without direct sun light. The more light coats you add on that paint the more the copper flake layers. More Orange, that's just what this world needs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 More Orange, that's just what this world needs!! : One of these days you'll see the light thru orange colored glasses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabryusmc Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Woot Woot! Thanks for the shout out on the video! Glad your project turn out well for you. I would imagine that your orange would be a bit more difficult than my ghetto fab yellow paint job I did haha. I have some plans to do a couple more videos... A carbon fiber halo for CHEAP and maybe a video when I paint my car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Let us know when you post your other videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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