1965 instrument panel restoration

[jaybirdpete]

Anyone know any tips on repainting my instrument panel? I would like it to look fresh and original but I'm not sure what kind of paint to use or anything. Here is a picture of it.

[duallyjams]

plenty of write ups on chevy gauge cluster in the faq at the top of the forum but I don't think there's any on GMC.

[VonDog]

There's a thread called "how to restore and detail an original gauge cluster". It's for a chevy but the info is invaluable. I'm trying to post a link but am having trouble. It's in the FAQ section. Also you can google search the 67-72 chevytrucks.com at the top of the page. Just type in what I quoted and it will pop up.

[jaybirdpete]

Originally Posted by VonDog

There's a thread called "how to restore and detail an original gauge cluster". It's for a chevy but the info is invaluable. I'm trying to post a link but am having trouble. It's in the FAQ section. Also you can google search the 67-72 chevytrucks.com at the top of the page. Just type in what I quoted and it will pop up.

Yeah I've seen that thread. It's informative and helped me figure out how to make colored instrument lenses but the repaint is what's gonna be a *****.

[NEWFISHER]

Originally Posted by jaybirdpete

Yeah I've seen that thread. It's informative and helped me figure out how to make colored instrument lenses but the repaint is what's gonna be a *****.

Get ahold of Tom from Classic instrument on here. He has a guy that does a factory like finished bezel restoration for cheap. Much less than paying a restoration shop to sink 6 hours into it.

[65chevysub]

I just cleaned mine up carefully and repainted the bezel and gauge cover with Krylon gloss black. Will have someone do the gauges and odometer eventually.