Quarterwave Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reamer Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I use silver sharpie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarterwave Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Awesome guys, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetesPonies Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Awesome guys, thanks! You can also buy paint markers in the craft section of say . . . Walmart. They work good :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarterwave Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanSavage Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 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 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-F150-Explorer Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 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! 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerman5K Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I use a silver pen. Works well. Here are shots on my before and after. Super easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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