Paul H Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Pretty sure there are tools designed for tightening bezels for dashboard switches - My ignition switch bezel is always coming undone and by rummaged through some old tools and found an angle grinder pin wrench - its fits a treat . If you grind the pins down a bit you will get an even better grip and less chance of the pins touching the dash Paul 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Funnily enough I was looking for a tool for tightening bezels up the other week, and they are about £25 a pop, so this is a great money saver. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Great idea. I wish there was a tips and tricks section on the forum for this sort of thing. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 There should be a claw washer fitted between switch and back of dash to aid/stop any rotation Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 I used a flat screw driver blade to turn and loosen it. Still got the scratch on the dashboard. Always use the right tool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 both roger and I| started a tips and tricks/ how to posts back in 2014 but they get lost in the constant re shuffles with new postings it needs a heading title of its own maybe Kevin can add a header ?? then we can populate it with ideas and easier to find Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 The tool is readily available, I've had this one for years - it does both the two-slot and multi-slot bezels. Search the Internet for bezel removing tool; I found half a dozen straight away. No doubt firms like Frost have them in their catalogue. Very handy for removing the bezels without long scratches on the wooden dash caused by a slipping screwdriver... (right, Doug?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 good call Colin, being tight .I made mine from a bit of copper pipe , filled down to make the tangs . Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 (edited) Here's my specialist Sockets for the Bezel removal & more importantly tightening them up! They are ex USA Specialist Tool manufacturer brought individually over several years, there for 1 in, & 7/8in multi prong and a 3/4 cross slot bezels. There well engineered and the prongs are very strong, the only down side is they have two flats for an open spanner to tighten, but in reality their not needed as you can get adequate purchase with your hand to tighten up enough If needed I can find the US supplier, they weren't cheap at around $30ea plus expensive USA international postage. Regards & how do you remove the second image Peter T Edited December 31, 2017 by Peter Truman repetive photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 Try opening the 'edit' tab just under your signature Yoh can revisit your submission and change the photo amd text Or just leave it alone Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 Found this on the Moss website - I am certain you can get them for less or as Pete says make one. https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/switch-bezel-tool-384-960.html If you have a couple of classics with different bezel dimensions, then perhaps this set makes the price worth it; needless to say there is p&p on that. Moss do have regular sales and promo codes, so may be worth waiting for that Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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