Gauge / dashboard bezel : walnut

[eighteenninetytwo]

Anyone know where I could maybe get one with a walnut grain finish as opposed to that marbled wood finish. Original or replica is fine - for 75 w/ AC

[68Timber]

Just a thought, but I've used wood-grain kitchen cabinet liner on vehicle interior trim before. They sell it by the roll pretty cheap at wally world. First try I didn't do so well on the corners but second try laid down well and looked like it could have been original.

[eighteenninetytwo]

Off to home depot in a few minutes - great suggestion thank you! any tips on the corners then?

[68Timber]

Just a few. It'll bunch up in the corners so with a little trial and error on the trimming you'll get it to lay flat. Just leave longer overhang on the backside, it'll keep it held down once you've got it flat.

[eighteenninetytwo]

Complete SCORE. found a walnut finish A/C dahs bezel in decent condition. it will need some refinishing but is in good nick generally. it IS a little faded though - does anyone have any ideas about how to darken it slightly so it's a perfect match for the doors and dash pad??

[BLE 'BURBAN]

set the dash pad and door panels out in the sun for 3-6 weeks until they match the bezel.....

[dragonball98312]

Originally Posted by BRUISER

Just a thought, but I've used wood-grain kitchen cabinet liner on vehicle interior trim before. They sell it by the roll pretty cheap at wally world. First try I didn't do so well on the corners but second try laid down well and looked like it could have been original.

Any pics of how it turned out?

[68Timber]

No, it was on a 76 K5 I had over 20 yrs ago. I don't think I even have a picture of the truck.

[eighteenninetytwo]

I am going to use miniwax 'walnut gelstain' on the faded trim. will be interesting to see how it comes out.

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by eighteenninetytwo

Complete SCORE. found a walnut finish A/C dahs bezel in decent condition. it will need some refinishing but is in good nick generally. it IS a little faded though - does anyone have any ideas about how to darken it slightly so it's a perfect match for the doors and dash pad??

One of my favorite shows too...

[eighteenninetytwo]

Used the miniwax walnut gelstain last night and it worked a treat. obviously it's a bit battered as it's 40 years old but with some more black spraypaint on the lower part it will do just fine.

[dragonball98312]

Happen to take before and after pictures?

[eighteenninetytwo]

I forgot to take one entirely before. Drat.