What Color Silver For Dash Bezel Outline?

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What Color Silver For Dash Bezel Outline?

Quarterwave
Hi everyone,

I just picked up a new center console bezel and also a gauge bezel for my 1985 F150.

The truck is a radio-delete model, and as I would like to add a radio, I figured I might as well upgrade the bezels to a higher trim model (they are now the "woodgrain" style of finish).

With that in mind, the pieces are in great, used condition, but the thin silver line that borders each piece has started to fade away with age.

Is there a specific color that the silver should be? As I'd like to neatly re-paint those trim lines before I go ahead and install everything.

Any help is appreciated in advance.

Thanks!
1985 Ford F150, 2WD.
351 H.O Windsor, aluminum heads
Cam: Lift = .496''/.520'' Duration @ .050: 224°/234°
C6 Transmission
6" Rough Country Lift
33x12.5x15 BF Goodrich All-Terrains
15x10" Pro Comp Rims
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reamer
I use silver sharpie...
1986 F-150 Flareside 4x4, 351, 4-v, ZF5 speed. AC, Cruise, Tilt, Slider, Digital clock, Radio, Lariat seat, Pwr doors/locks
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Gary Lewis
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Jonathan has a how-to called Salvaging Rosewood that also shows how to do the silver beads.

By the way, Rosewood is the highest level of trim.  
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Quarterwave
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Awesome guys, thanks!
1985 Ford F150, 2WD.
351 H.O Windsor, aluminum heads
Cam: Lift = .496''/.520'' Duration @ .050: 224°/234°
C6 Transmission
6" Rough Country Lift
33x12.5x15 BF Goodrich All-Terrains
15x10" Pro Comp Rims
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PetesPonies
You can also buy paint markers in the craft section of say .  . . Walmart.  They work good  :)
Pete's Ponies
Mustang RUSToration & Performance

1982 F100 Flareside
1983 Bronco

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LARIAT 85
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Did you get the correct Burlwood trim?  If so, this style did *not* have the chrome outline around the bezel like the earlier style.

For 1985 and 1986, Burlwood was the highest level of trim.

For 1980-1984, Rosewood was the highest level of trim.
Lucille:  1985 Ford F150 XLT Lariat

*Colors:  Dark Canyon Red exterior, Canyon Red interior
*Engine: 5.0, CompCams 31-230-3, "Thumper" E7 heads, Edelbrock Performer intake, Autolite 4100 carburetor, DuraSpark II ignition, Thorley Tri-Y headers, Flowmaster dual exhaust, H-pipe.
*Drivetrain:  AOD transmission, 3.55 gears, 2wd.



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Quarterwave
Hi Lariat_85,

Thanks for the info!

I don't have a pic of it in my phone, but I believe it's the rosewood.

In full disclosure, it was hard finding them in good condition and so I bought what worked with my budget. Personally, I also like the darker colored finish of the rosewood with the dark blue interior that I have, but again, that's just my personal opinion
1985 Ford F150, 2WD.
351 H.O Windsor, aluminum heads
Cam: Lift = .496''/.520'' Duration @ .050: 224°/234°
C6 Transmission
6" Rough Country Lift
33x12.5x15 BF Goodrich All-Terrains
15x10" Pro Comp Rims
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AmericanSavage
I am just about ready to get to my interior—with same dash faux wood—it was given to me as original dash someone pulled out.  It is in good shape actually.  But there are a few spots.  One thing I am going to do is try the SEM SATIN gloss not the duplicolor.  I will make a report back on that.  Great thread and link to the Salvage write up.  Cheers!
1980 Ford XLT F350
400 Engine (rebuilt to 406)
Holley 2300 500 CFM manual Choke Carb
Under Restore (1st time)
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81-F150-Explorer

You can clean the bezel really well  and use Chrome Pinstripe tape.  Looks close to the original I think.

I've also used bright argent (Silver) paint as well with good results.






Truck: 1981 F-150 Explorer / Engine: 300-6 California MCU Feedback System / Trans: T-18 - 4 speed / 2.75 Ford Rear Axle Open Diff.
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Powerman5K
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I use a silver pen. Works well. Here are shots on my before and after. Super easy.
1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.
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grumpin
That's cool!
Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona
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AmericanSavage
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Powerman5K wrote
I use a silver pen. Works well. Here are shots on my before and after. Super easy.

That looks really good.  One thing I have had a problem with is the pen bleeding into other parts of the dash--what tip you use.

You did a great job!
1980 Ford XLT F350
400 Engine (rebuilt to 406)
Holley 2300 500 CFM manual Choke Carb
Under Restore (1st time)
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Powerman5K


Standard tip. I removed the bezel and dash cover to do it. Lay the pen on the side I cover the whole raised surface and go with long solid strokes like pin stripping. If you go over the same spot more than once, it can look blotchy. Don't worry if it goes onto another surface. I used nail polish remover on a q tip to clean any bad spots.
1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.
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ArdWrknTrk
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That's an amazing transformation!

Really looks great.  
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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Gary Lewis
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Yes, I need to do that to Big Blue.  
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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AmericanSavage
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Powerman5K wrote


Standard tip. I removed the bezel and dash cover to do it. Lay the pen on the side I cover the whole raised surface and go with long solid strokes like pin stripping. If you go over the same spot more than once, it can look blotchy. Don't worry if it goes onto another surface. I used nail polish remover on a q tip to clean any bad spots.

Thanks!  I have both the sharpie AND the paint noted in the Rosewood restore coming.  I am just starting the restore of my main dash panel now—the line grain is all drawn in at this moment—waiting on the stain.  Hope to have it done by end of next week.  Will post in my thread.  But, thank you.  Very Helpful!  Cheers!

1980 Ford XLT F350
400 Engine (rebuilt to 406)
Holley 2300 500 CFM manual Choke Carb
Under Restore (1st time)