Chime in..!

I just finished the masking process on my instrument bezel. Embarrassed to say, but I probably have 6 hours in masking..and the really sad part, besides the time it took me to mask, are the mistakes I'll no doubt see after I do the paint and chrome. I'd like to here from those that did their own restoration on their bezels. Masking techniques, paint colors, including the "chrome" trim parts....and please post pictures.. Show 'em off...!!
I used tape and liquid mask.