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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Mustang => Topic started by: silverelvis69 on January 02, 2023, 06:05:26 PM

Title: instrument panel
Post by: silverelvis69 on January 02, 2023, 06:05:26 PM

Hi guys,
Has anyone freshend up their instrument panel?
the outer rings of the trim? - can you use an chrome pen? or is the outline gold?

Many thanks

Title: Re: instrument panel
Post by: J_Speegle on January 03, 2023, 08:29:26 PM

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/18/6-030123192631-181932491.jpeg)

Outer (green arrow) ring? 

A chrome paint will likely work ok though originally I believe it was a vacuum coated foil like finish. Mylar tape or sheets could be used to replicate but is not a fun job given the round shape and the sheets or film you can purchase that I'm aware of

Title: Re: instrument panel
Post by: alanmac on January 03, 2023, 08:51:24 PM

I had my outer trim rings vacuum plated 20 years ago and they still look new.  I used a company in BC CA, but I don't think they are in business any longer.   

Title: Re: instrument panel
Post by: hopey on January 03, 2023, 10:43:07 PM

I had mine done at Vacuum Orna-metal about 4 years ago. They did a great job.

https://vacuumorna-metal.com/content/restoration

Title: Re: instrument panel
Post by: Bossbill on January 04, 2023, 12:27:35 PM

Quote from: hopey on January 03, 2023, 10:43:07 PM

I had mine done at Vacuum Orna-metal about 4 years ago. They did a great job.

https://vacuumorna-metal.com/content/restoration

+1 on Vacuum Orna-Metal.
Close to the same price as a new repop, so why bother?

Title: Re: instrument panel
Post by: alanmac on January 04, 2023, 05:26:51 PM

CV Vacuum Platers is out of business but recommendations have gone to  https://muellercorp.com/