Instrument rims

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#1 Instrument rims

Post by nzmike » Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:49 pm

Hi all, the black rims on the instruments of my S1 4.2 are in poor shape, with bubbling paint and pitting. The instruments themselves are all in good shape. Does anyone know if it possible to purchase new rims? I have looked on line but could not locate anything. Many thanks.
Michael Wood
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#2 Re: Instrument rims

Post by rswaffie » Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:56 am

Hi,
These guys:
https://www.autoelectricalspares.co.uk/ ... ion=search

And search for bezel or bezels.

I sanded mine down, used a primer/filler spray and repainted in black. Are yours too far gone?
Richard

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Post by abowie » Sat Jun 19, 2021 6:32 am

rswaffie wrote:
Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:56 am

I sanded mine down, used a primer/filler spray and repainted in black. Are yours too far gone?
this is my usual procedure on restos. Works very well.
Andrew.
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#4 Re: Instrument rims

Post by cactusman » Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:47 am

They are usually relatively easy.to remove. You may need to prise the tabs ever so slightly....no need to bend straight....then the bezel will twist and can be removed when the tabs line up with slots in the flange...just don't let the glass drop out!
Julian the E-type man
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#5 Re: Instrument rims

Post by 265bhp » Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:08 pm

rswaffie wrote:
Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:56 am
Hi,
These guys:
https://www.autoelectricalspares.co.uk/ ... ion=search

And search for bezel or bezels.

I sanded mine down, used a primer/filler spray and repainted in black. Are yours too far gone?

+1 for that….don’t expect anything retro to fit…..then you won’t be disappointed….your bezels are worth keeping….sand/etch prime and top coat….
All the best
Jonathan
1963 3.8 FHC ..now finished …………….
1974 2.7 Carrera now as an RS Touring

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#6 Re: Instrument rims

Post by Robbiee » Tue Jun 22, 2021 3:30 pm

I agree
I used a can spray of satin black …lovely finish

BTW should there be a rubber seal under the rim between it and the glass? Mine had something crumbly and disintegrated in it that needed removing
Also should there be a rubber ring between the lip of the actual instrument and the dashboard??
Robbie
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Post by eddiecross » Wed Jun 23, 2021 6:58 pm

+1 for sanding, priming and painting the rims. Done it on 2 cars now.
Glass (just in case) and rubber seals from e-bay and only a few quid.
I bought a make up face powder brush to lightly brush the dust off the faces.

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Post by rswaffie » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:21 pm

Ditto

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#9 Re: Instrument rims

Post by nzmike » Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:47 pm

Thanks everyone for the replies - I'll try rubbing them down and repainting before I look at new ones.
Michael Wood
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#10 Re: Instrument rims

Post by Allrand » Sun Aug 01, 2021 7:50 pm

I restored mine the same way.
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