Chrome Gauge Bezels - buy new or rechrome?

[USAF - 1]

Hi all:

I want to restore the chrome bezels on the three gauges on my 60 Giulietta. I note that there are some vendors that sell new rings (inner and outer). First, would you buy new rings, or would you have them re-chromed? Which is cheaper?

Additionally, does anyone have any links to vendors that sell these rings? Thanks!

Todd

[Gordon Raymond]

If your rings are not pitted, new chrome would be easiest IF you have a GOOD chrome shop. This should be less costly than new rings. Should yours be pitted below the remaining chrome, replacements are available from OK Parts and Engineering in Germany.

[58_spyder]

Todd,

I intend to buy a set of the outer bezels from Alfastop in the UK. My bezels have been misplaced during my relocation and I am sure I will find them once I 've bought new ones. The new ones can be used on my second cart hat came without most of the chrome work. I believe the price is 47 GBP plus freight and insurance. Unfortunately they were out of stock in July, I sent them a request last Monday, once I have them I can let you know about the quality.

regards,


Jelle

[330.gtc]

Try MOMA maufacturing in Albuquerque, N.M. web search =moma manufacturing Speak to Margaret Lucas.

[USAF - 1]

Thanks everybody. I will try to rechrome them first. Looks like there is a good local place that can do them at a reasonable price.

[Rich]

My advise is to makes sure before you re-chrome is to get the edges as smooth as possible, the edges are bent due to the screwdriver you used to remove them.
I have re-chromed mine and i found the the bezels are harder to bend back due the increase in thickness once re-chromed. And you will not get a smooth finish when bending back the bezels, and it is impossible to get the glass clean from any dust, so don't be disappointed ones you put everything back and see a speck of dust.

Rich

[Rich]

On a positive not, the re-chroming is a much better finish then original.