1962 Heater Control Panel Trim Bezel Questions

[kbuhagiar]

Hello folks,

I have a couple of questions about the Heater Control Bezel on my 1962 Convertible (like the one pictured below).



- Does this bezel sit on top of, or below, the edges of the dash finish trim?

- I just installed new dash finish panels, and my heater control bezel looks pretty crappy next to the new stuff. I spent some time cleaning it up with #0000 steel wool, but it stil looks blah. Is this item made in reproduction? If not, does anyone have any ideas how to make it more presentable? Or at least make it so it doesn't stand out like a sore thumb compared to the new stuff.

Thanks in advance!

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[lcboyer]

I have some pretty decent chrome spray that a friend gave me. After sanding smooth I applied a base coat and let it dry. I sprayed the chrome and it looks good from 5 feet

 

[kbuhagiar]

I have some pretty decent chrome spray that a friend gave me. After sanding smooth I applied a base coat and let it dry. I sprayed the chrome and it looks good from 5 feet

It doesn't need to shiny chrome, the original finish on the bezel matches that of the finish panels, a nice satin aluminum.
What is the brand name of this chrome spray?

 

[lcboyer]

I will go look in the morning and let you know

 

[Ralph's Ride]

Hello folks,

I have a couple of questions about the Heater Control Bezel on my 1962 Convertible (like the one pictured below).

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- Does this bezel sit on top of, or below, the edges of the dash finish trim?

- I just installed new dash finish panels, and my heater control bezel looks pretty crappy next to the new stuff. I spent some time cleaning it up with #0000 steel wool, but it stil looks blah. Is this item made in reproduction? If not, does anyone have any ideas how to make it more presentable? Or at least make it so it doesn't stand out like a sore thumb compared to the new stuff.

Thanks in advance!

If it is aluminum you could have it anodized.

 

[kbuhagiar]

If it is aluminum you could have it anodized.

**UPDATE**

I was able to achieve a better-than-expected finish by spending some more time with the #0000 steel wool, and then using a polishing compound and finally a few coats of wax. It's not perfect, but I think the satin finish goes nicely with the rest of the aluminum trim.