Stessco Gauge Bezel
Stessco made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the gauge bezel is a regular on our bench. Variants differ between years and models, so we'll need your part (broken is fine) to match the exact one.
Stessco made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the gauge bezel is a regular on our bench. Variants differ between years and models, so we'll need your part (broken is fine) to match the exact one.
Why these break
Gauge bezels crack and fog lets moisture in. Heat cycling is the killer here: years of expanding and contracting work-hardens the plastic until a routine bump becomes the final straw.
How we reproduce them
These take a proper modelling pass: we measure the mounting points and clip geometry from your part, reinforce the known failure point, and verify fit with a test print before the final run.
We print these in ASA. ASA is the UV-stable cousin of ABS — it holds its colour and strength through years of Australian sun where the original plastic went chalky and brittle.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Stessco |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Boat / outboard |
| Common failure mode | Gauge bezels crack and fog lets moisture in |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original gauge bezel on the Stessco. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ASA |
| Alternative materials | ABS |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $15 – $32 |
| Expected lifespan | 4–6 years outdoors |
| Outdoor suitable | Yes |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
