CF TR6

[PGB BME]

Hi

 

I’m starting to put together the dash on my TR6, it’s a US CF Oct 1974 model which came without the dash instruments, Just a question do the chrome bezels have a Matt black finish, I've just been to take a set into Speedograph for refurbishment and he says they should just have chrome finish no black.

Regards

Phil

[stuart]

Later cars post 73 i.e CR or CF all had chrome surrounds on the instruments. (Yes I know some CR were produced in late 72!)

Stuart.

[PGB BME]

Stuart 

thanks, I probably didn’t make it clear, yes they are chrome but isn’t there a Matt black finish to the inner part of the bezel?

There’s  a guy selling a late Tr6 in the ‘TRR Classifieds’ the bezels on that one do appear to have a. Black inner finish to them. 

Phil

[stuart]

Yes there is, scroll down through the pictures on this link and there is some nice pictures of the dash instruments http://historic.motoringinvestments.com/ZC208.htm

Stuart.

[PGB BME]

Thanks Stuart for the reply, I thought that was the case, any idea where I can get replacements from ? as some need new bezels.

regards

Phil

[Xmas6]

Why not repaint them yourself - I masked off the outer edge, sprayed without primer using a “rattle can” waited for it to dry and used a rag soaked in thinners to remove the paint on the front of the bezel.

Some trial and error was needed to get the right effect.

Cheers Neil

[PGB BME]

Thanks Neil

I've tried several places for the chrome /part black bezels, seems like paint them yourself is the answer. I’ll give it a go on the old bezels, “practice makes perfect “

Phil

[Waldi]

I painted my CP bezels (all black) myself too. Use a good quality rattle can paint, the cheaper ones are not as nice/strong.

I grinded with 400 grid, that sufficed.

Waldi