C3 Rear Compartment Button Bezel Color

[Floyd B.]

I'm doing a mild refresh of the rear compartments in my '69. The bezels on the topside that the release buttons fit into are totally rusted on the top facing side, however after removing the latch buttons and bezels there is plenty of original LeMans Blue body color paint evident on the underside of the bezels. I'm sure that the paint is original because this car had a respray performed about 20 years ago and the paint used was more like the medium metallic blue of '73 & '74 (i.e. several shades lighter than the original LeMans Blue).

The TIM&JG describe the plastic trim on the compartment doors as being painted "interior color", which on this car was trim code 411 (Bright Blue Vinyl). My question is: Should I paint the bezels bright blue as might be inferred from the JG (though the JG doesn't specifically state the color of the bezels) or body paint color (LeMans Blue) as evidenced by the original paint on the underside of the bezels?

Thanx

[Terry M.]

Re: C3 Rear Compartment Button Bezel Color

Rear compartment latch bezels on my 1970 with 411 interior are bright blue = interior color. Of course my exterior color is Mulsanne Blue -- not too far off of your Le Mans Blue, but i am sure the latch bezel color is interior color like the compartment surrounds.

[Reba W.]

Re: C3 Rear Compartment Button Bezel Color

Terry is correct-- bezels, frames, loops and hinges are interior color.

[Floyd B.]

Re: C3 Rear Compartment Button Bezel Color

Thank you both. Your responses and information are always appreciated. This hobby would be much less enjoyable if not for all the fellow members who take the time to share their knowledge and experience. I can't thank you enough and want all those who have helped me over the years (through 3 restorations) know that your help never goes unappreciated.

-Floyd-