nvusgt

Yes, I did use the search function.

My question is to anyone who installed a set, what finish are they? I've seen some pics where they're highly reflective because of a polished finish. I'm looking to get an aluminum set that has a brushed/matte finish.

So far I'm having a hard time finding a set that aren't polished. Using the search function, I've found several links to sites where the pics of the product aren't good enough to determine the finish of the rings. Also found some that aren't polished but they're the ABS plastic craps that have mold seams and aren't the exact same size as the bezel, creating a small gap between the ends of the rings.

So please, anyone who knows the finish of an aluminum set of rings, could you please point me in the right direction.

BWF07

I have a set and I believe that they are all the same that are out there. I have not noticed any glare and I installed the white face gauges at the same time.

ALLEGRO

The are NOT really polished, much more of a natural finish. You will LOVE them once you get them on.

Good luck and enjoy

wetelvis

nvusgt

Thanks guys, it's surprising what such a small detail adds to the interior. Def looking forward to getting some.

Vetteman Jack

Here's another option to consider. RPI Designs offers painted gauge bezels for the C5.

smoothblue

Hope this helps.. Real easy to do and looks great.

ALLEGRO

Another of the things that should have been OEM. Window Valet and guage rings are both a MUST.

sempi

Like TR6speed, I install white face gauges at the same time, but you can get then colored or plain. Plain anodized coating on non-colored aluminum do not reflect.
You will like them.

Sempidr

Guilty in Chicago

Sempi or anyone... I like the red rings white gages. Could u or anyone else please post pics at nightime with lights/gages on? Thanx.

SpiralGray03

They are definitely a matte finish, not shiny, but provides an extremely nice look during the day. At night they slightly reflect a purplish light from the fluorescent IC tubes.

By the way, I didn't want to go anywhere near my IC with super glue, so I used a very thin, very strong double sided tape that is used for attaching body side molding and other similar automotive applications. Worked great.

sempi

You can control the intensity of blue or green. I have the switch for off/on and brightness under the ash tray panel.
Will never go back.

Sempi

Drive it like you stole it,
and today is your last.

Guilty in Chicago

Thanks alot Sempi....is it one color like a blu/green that depends on the intensity of the brightness or can I get either a blue or green background? Are the red rings visible at night? And WOW ....I've never seen any car let alone a vette with over 222 K miles.....

Blitzkrieg

I have never seen white gauges with all the warning icons visible, mine are not like that, they are all white and the icon warnings are behind and show through

corvettezman

I love your steering wheel
Could you post details on it; who how and how much ? Thanks !

nvusgt

Could you please post a link of where you got them or if that's not allowed, then PM I guess, thanks.

Same request, details of the rings and where you got them, thanks. Off topic...that's one chunky SW

sempi

It is a little three way switch, with a rotor next to it. The three way switch is center - off, blue in one direction, and green in the other. The rotor controls the brightness. Your choice of color, but they are close. Pretty much matches the AC/Rad lights.
Yes, you can see the rings at night. I will try and take a better pic for you tonight. I like about 80 miles to hit 225,000, and it still drives like a dream. Every week, someone asks me if it is a new Vette. They freak when I tell them the year and mileage.

It's a wonderful thing.

Sempi
Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things.

nvusgt

Not exactly sure how I feel about the painted set, though Sempi's red ones do look pretty good. Don't know if SW would look as good, you know?

Blitzkrieg

I got the white face gauge covers and the rings from WCC!

As far as my Steering wheel, DS Vettes did it and Lino made it extra thick for me because I have big hands! The cost was $500, but that included a Bloomington Gold discount and Veteran discount! The wheel really feels good, one of my favorite mods

It's funny that people either love it extra thick or they hate it!

If you can palm a basketball with 3 fingers, you will really like the extra thick! Heres a few more pics, and sorry OP, don't mean to hijack your thread!

smoothblue

http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...els-p-348.html