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red71cheyenne · 10-05-2010, 12:07 PM

Hi guys, its time to renew the console and paint it to match the seats in the Blazer. What do you suggest for the console trim? The chrome is pretty crappy, I was thinking about sand blasting and spraying chrome paint, or maybe body color.

What color should the center of the bowtie be for the console? I've seen them lots of different colors. Thanks, Jeff.

NW_Ryker · 10-05-2010, 08:20 PM

I know you can get replacement chrome for the consoles, but its up to you. Are you asking what color you should paint it? Or what color it should be?

red71cheyenne · 10-05-2010, 10:31 PM

I was actually intending to paint it, but today one of my buddies at work knows a place that does chrome pretty reasonable, so I'm going to have it re-chromed. I'll post pics once its done.

red71cheyenne · 10-16-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NW_Ryker

I know you can get replacement chrome for the consoles, but its up to you. Are you asking what color you should paint it? Or what color it should be?

Where have you seen replacement trim? My foray into chroming didn't turn out so well. The place wanted over $200 just to re-do the chrome, so needless to say, I didn't do it. If you know of a place that sells replacement, please let me know. Thanks, Jeff.

bouncytruck · 10-16-2010, 11:07 PM

What about getting it powder coated silver?

red71cheyenne · 10-16-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

What about getting it powder coated silver?

That may be the only option I have. I think it would look ok that way too.

VA72C10 · 10-16-2010, 11:39 PM

I have two pair of the console trim....one really nice and one perfect....I'm sure there are others out there with extras as well....have you thought of that route?

red71cheyenne · 10-17-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I have two pair of the console trim....one really nice and one perfect....I'm sure there are others out there with extras as well....have you thought of that route?

Yes, but it will depend on cost. You know how that goes. Are you interested in getting rid of one? Mine doesn't have to be perfect, I'd just like it to be rust free and nice.

hotrodhomi · 10-19-2010, 04:45 PM

I thought it was sand-able like stainless or aluminum . Can't you sand it the with finer and finer grit then buff it?

**jaros44sr** · 10-19-2010, 06:13 PM

Iv'e got an extra one, no rust but some small spots have no chrome either. Keep it waxed and it should'nt rust...say please, pay for shipping and it will be on its way to the left coast

red71cheyenne · 10-19-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

I thought it was sand-able like stainless or aluminum . Can't you sand it the with finer and finer grit then buff it?

Not sure on that, its chromed, but it is super flimsy. Biggest problem I saw was the rust on the back side of it where the nubs are that mount it to the console. I'm worried it'd just break off.

red71cheyenne · 10-19-2010, 09:42 PM

Thanks for the offer J, but I've got one coming from Blazer70X2 on another thread. Once I get it cleaned up, I'll try to see what I can do with the original to clean it up.

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Iv'e got an extra one, no rust but some small spots have no chrome either. Keep it waxed and it should'nt rust...say please, pay for shipping and it will be on its way to the left coast

10-05-2010, 12:07 PM	#1
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Suggestion for console trim Hi guys, its time to renew the console and paint it to match the seats in the Blazer. What do you suggest for the console trim? The chrome is pretty crappy, I was thinking about sand blasting and spraying chrome paint, or maybe body color. What color should the center of the bowtie be for the console? I've seen them lots of different colors. Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-05-2010, 08:20 PM	#2
NW_Ryker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carnation Wa Posts: 199	Re: Suggestion for console trim I know you can get replacement chrome for the consoles, but its up to you. Are you asking what color you should paint it? Or what color it should be?

10-05-2010, 10:31 PM	#3
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Suggestion for console trim I was actually intending to paint it, but today one of my buddies at work knows a place that does chrome pretty reasonable, so I'm going to have it re-chromed. I'll post pics once its done. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-16-2010, 11:07 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Suggestion for console trim What about getting it powder coated silver? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-16-2010, 11:39 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Suggestion for console trim I have two pair of the console trim....one really nice and one perfect....I'm sure there are others out there with extras as well....have you thought of that route? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-19-2010, 04:45 PM	#9
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Suggestion for console trim I thought it was sand-able like stainless or aluminum . Can't you sand it the with finer and finer grit then buff it? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht Last edited by hotrodhomi; 10-19-2010 at 04:46 PM.

10-19-2010, 06:13 PM	#10
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,768	Re: Suggestion for console trim Iv'e got an extra one, no rust but some small spots have no chrome either. Keep it waxed and it should'nt rust...say please, pay for shipping and it will be on its way to the left coast __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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