Credit: Grant W.

To give it a cleaner, more OEM-inspired look, I removed the chrome rings from the factory housing (the original ones had snapped at the ends). After some careful sanding and a bit of superglue magic, I smoothed everything flush and mounted the rings onto the new bezel.

Turned out awesome — much cleaner and way better than running without any chrome around the gauges!

Credit: Grant W.

Just wanted to share something that might interest fellow Altima SE-R owners. As most of you know, finding an OEM gauge bezel in good condition these days is nearly impossible. And even if you manage to track one down, it’s still a 20-year-old piece of plastic — super fragile and prone to cracking the moment you try to install it.

Well, I recently came across an aftermarket bezel from Sonic Electronix, and honestly, it’s impressive. The fit and finish look great, and the best part? It’s made from a much newer, sturdier plastic material. No more worrying about snapping tabs or cracking corners during installation.

The only thing I’ve always loved about the OEM version is those chrome rings around each gauge. This one doesn’t include them, but I’ve already got a plan to add that finishing touch myself. Once I’ve done the mod, I’ll post an update with photos and a quick walkthrough.

If you’re interested in checking it out, here’s the link:
Metra DP-7419 Dash Kit – Sonic Electronix