[Arran]

HI Bob,
I will PM you for some added info. Wait on your order from West Tech.

You should be able to make one of those yourself for a lot less.
Anyhow, the escutcheon is not supposed to be brass only. I have seen other models similar and their metal is painted.

Too bad about the spray can ban, you mean no way can you get a spray can, that's crazy. Not even the arts and crafts store has paint? The little can when you do find it, will last a long time. Bright "gold plating" paint it just too bright it will not look right. High polished brass will not look right either.
The Plastikote 139S has sort of a satiny finish and duller, but still metallic looking just right for the dial frame.

BTW, Jeremy's page did not come up.
Take care,
Gary.

I agree about the dial covers, you can usually buy the material from a plastics shop and save a bit of money over the pre made ones after some experimentation.
As for the spray paint ban I guess Chicago city hall figured that street gangs and juvenile delinquents don't own any cars? Sounds like Singapore without the good Chinese food, and any common sense.
Best Regards
Arran