[jerryhawthorne]

Took a closer look at the pictures around the dials and I think that taping that area off it could help in appearance and stability with the addition of a few coats of lacquer. I don't use spray cans but for an area this small they should work. Nice part is that the lacquer will fuse with the old. Try to keep the spray area as close to flat as you can to eliminate runs as you want to apply enough to allow it to wet the surface, don't just lay down a light mist. After 10 minutes or so, give it another round and that should do it. Let it dry for a couple days to see how it looks. Lacquer shrinks over time.
You may be able to find lacquer in a spray can (gloss) at your local hardware store. Just make certain the area your spraying is clean and dry. Of course a good wax job would also protect that area with probably a lot less work and assurance everything is going to match. From a few feet away and without a flash from a camera only you will notice that.


Regards, Jerry