I agree that cost to restore this bezel will probably be expensive. Afterall, this NY firm provides this service for owners of exotic cars and they don't mind paying to keep their "toys" in "like new" condition. But the guy seemed interested in looking at the left vent bezel to see whether he would be interested in pursuing this restoration service.

And besides, in his initial eMail reply to me, he stated that his father had just sold a Crossfire! So he knows what I'm talking about regarding the air vent bezel. Anyway, doesn't hurt to make an inquiry.