jpawela Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I don't know if anyone else here has attempted this, but I decided to spruce up my speedo cluster with some color. I focused only on the bezel surrounding the gauges as that would give some nice depth within the cluster. This is an area I look at everyday, several times a day, and I wanted it to pop. Here's the before: The after: The cluster removed in preparation for dismantling. I was able to pry the bezel and plastic window off with minimal fuss. I thoroughly cleansed the bezel to make sure no dust was on the surface. Then I applied three light coats of some rattle-can gray spray paint (my brand was Valdspar but Rust-Oleum, or Krylon work great too) I had leftover from another project around the house. I didnt' see any point in priming since this won't be exposed to any moisture. I let it dry for a good 24 hours before putting everything back together. Again, here's the final product. If I were to do this again, I probably would have chosen a matte or stain gray rather then my simi-gloss. There was a "hammer-textured" gray spray paint at Lowes that looked kinda cool. I might try that on a dummy cluster I have lying around. I'm pretty happy with the way it came out. Comments, complaints, questions welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis0076 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 looks great man! I like how the guages pop out at you now~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Looks kinda close to matching the dash pad, could do the trim piece between the gauges and dash to make it look like one uniform piece too . Turned out good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Damn, that looks good!!! QUIT GIVING ME MORE PROJECTS!!! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magregor Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 That looks AWESOME! I agree with Precise1! another project to try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I'm going to try this soon. Maybe I'll try painting it white. Can you post a pic of it head on in the truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavefromOZ Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Looks awesome, something I might have to have a go at too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhardison Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I like it, but would use a flat gray myself. Something else I noticed about your dash, and I don't know if a topic has ever been started on this or not. Post creative ways to keep your keys from banging against the steering column cover. Here's mine two felt glass table bump stoppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I like it, but would use a flat gray myself. Something else I noticed about your dash, and I don't know if a topic has ever been started on this or not. Post creative ways to keep your keys from banging against the steering column cover. Here's mine two felt glass table bump stoppers. Mines a volume knob turned clockwise...don't hear a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 i only have the key for the truck and the fob so there is no noise for me. I keep my house keys in my pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day95 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 caribeaner... just take the rest off, and toss em in the glove box when wheelin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpawela Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the comments everyone! Looks kinda close to matching the dash pad, could do the trim piece between the gauges and dash to make it look like one uniform piece too . Turned out good though. I thought about it, but first I wanted to see how this would look. I'm going to try this soon. Maybe I'll try painting it white. Can you post a pic of it head on in the truck? I'll try to get you one tomorrow when the lighting is better. I like it, but would use a flat gray myself. Something else I noticed about your dash, and I don't know if a topic has ever been started on this or not. Post creative ways to keep your keys from banging against the steering column cover. Here's mine two felt glass table bump stoppers. I actually wanted to start with flat gray, but I didn't want to spend the $$ on new can of paint. So cheap, I know. The keys banging on the steering column drove me nuts so I cut some velcro (the soft side) to fit and stuck it on. 1-minute job tops! (feels good to rub when you're waiting at stop lights, too!) Edited September 26, 2009 by jpawela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpawela Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) Here you go, adamzan: Sorry for the poor lighting...just haven't had time to get some good daylight pix. Edited September 28, 2009 by jpawela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I like that alot actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 caribeaner... just take the rest off, and toss em in the glove box when wheelin... Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Here you go, adamzan:Sorry for the poor lighting...just haven't had time to get some good daylight pix. That is awesome man thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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