Dash Lights Problem! Help!

I took my dash cluster out replaced all my bulbs.Now i want to paint the bezel because it's fadded. Some of which is chrome. I painted cars for 25 years but never chrome. I also have no power to my ignition since I took the cluster out. Do not know why. I'll find out. I've got my winter project but the car has no rust . I can work on a rust free car. I'll need some tips at times.