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A gauge protector extends about an exterior surface of the gauge. A first relatively soft zone of the protector protects the gauge from damage by shock or impact. A second relatively hard zone of the protector is located adjacent to the first relatively soft zone and is resistant to abrasion for pro

A gauge protector extends about an exterior surface of the gauge. A first relatively soft zone of the protector protects the gauge from damage by shock or impact. A second relatively hard zone of the protector is located adjacent to the first relatively soft zone and is resistant to abrasion for protecting the gauge from damage by contact with abrasive surfaces.

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1. A gauge protector configured to extend along an exterior surface of a gauge comprising: at least one relatively soft first zone configured to protect the gauge from damage by shock or impact, and at least one relatively hard second zone adjacent to a respective relatively soft first zone that is

1. A gauge protector configured to extend along an exterior surface of a gauge comprising: at least one relatively soft first zone configured to protect the gauge from damage by shock or impact, and at least one relatively hard second zone adjacent to a respective relatively soft first zone that is resistant to abrasion and configured to protect the gauge from damage by contact with an abrasive surface wherein the at least one first zone and the at least one second zone are co-molded to each other. 2. A gauge protector as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least one first zone defines a first density, and the at least one second zone defines a second density that is greater than the first density. 3. A gauge protector as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least one first zone has a first durometer hardness, and the at least one second zone has a second durometer hardness that is greater than the first durometer hardness. 4. A gauge protector as defined in claim 3, wherein the first durometer hardness is within the range of about 25 to about 55 Shore A, and the second durometer hardness is within the range of about 70 to about 100 Shore A. 5. A gauge protector as defined in claim 4, wherein the first and second zones comprise synthetic or natural rubber or other polymeric materials. 6. A gauge protector as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least one second zone is over-molded to the at least one first zone. 7. A gauge protector as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least one first zone is over-molded to the at least one second zone. 8. A gauge protector as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least one second zone is configured to be exterior to the at least one first zone relative to a gauge to be protected. 9. A gauge protector as defined in claim 1, further including a base adapted for attachment to a gauge, and wherein the at least one first and the at least one second zones are attached to the base. 10. A gauge protector as defined in claim 9, wherein the at least one first and at least one second zones are co-molded with the base. 11. A gauge protector as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least one first zone is configured to be disposed between at least part of the at least one second zone and a face of a gauge when installed on a gauge. 12. A gauge protector as defined in claim 11, wherein the at least one second zone comprises at least one abrasion resistant surface and is configured to extend along at least a portion of a periphery of a face of a gauge when installed on a gauge. 13. A gauge protector as defined in claim 12, wherein the at least one abrasion resistant surface is configured to project outwardly relative to the face of a gauge when installed on a gauge. 14. A gauge protector as defined in claim 13, wherein the at least one abrasion resistant surface is configured to extend substantially completely about the periphery of a face of a gauge and project outwardly therefrom when installed on a gauge. 15. A gauge protector as defined in claim 13, wherein the at least one second zone comprises first and second abrasion resistant surfaces radially spaced relative to each other and defining an angularly extending gap therebetween about a circumference of the gauge protector, and wherein the first and second abrasion resistant surfaces are configured to project outwardly relative to a face of a gauge when installed on a gauge. 16. A gauge protector as defined in claim 15, wherein the at least one second zone further comprises a plurality of ribs extending between the first and second abrasion resistant surfaces and angularly spaced relative to each other about the circumference of the gauge protector. 17. A gauge protector as defined in claim 16, wherein the plurality of ribs includes pairs of ribs defining relatively small angularly extending gaps about the circumference of the gauge protector between ribs of each pair and relatively large angularly extending gaps about the circumference of the gauge protector between pairs of ribs. 18. A gauge protector as defined in claim 15, wherein the second abrasion resistant surface is spaced radially inwardly relative to the first abrasion resistant surface. 19. A gauge protector as defined in claim 18, wherein at least a portion of one of the first abrasion resistant surface and the second abrasion resistant surface is configured to project outwardly relative to a face of a gauge a greater distance than the other of the first and second abrasion resistant surfaces when installed on a gauge. 20. A gauge protector as defined in claim 19, wherein said at least a portion of one of the first abrasion resistant surface and the second abrasion resistant surface defines a visor configured to extend over and project outwardly relative to an upper region of a face of a gauge when installed on a gauge. 21. A gauge protector as defined in claim 20, wherein the visor defines an angular extent about the circumference of the gauge protector within the range of about 120° and about 180°. 22. A gauge protector as defined in claim 12, wherein the at least one abrasion resistant surface defines a visor configured to project outwardly relative to and over an upper portion of a face of a gauge when installed on a gauge. 23. A gauge protector as defined in claim 1, configured to receive a first gauge and a second gauge, wherein the at least one first zone extends between the at least one second zone and the first gauge and the second gauge when installed on a first gauge and a second gauge. 24. A gauge protector as defined in claim 23, wherein the at least one second zone forms a visor projecting outwardly relative to and extending over an upper region of the face of each of a first gauge and a second gauge and along an upper region of at least one side of each of a first gauge and a second gauge when installed on a first gauge and a second gauge. 25. A gauge protector as defined in claim 24, wherein the at least one second zone includes first and second abrasion resistant surfaces radially spaced relative to each other and defining an angularly extending gap therebetween about a circumference of the gauge protector and a plurality of crumple zones extending along at least a portion of the periphery of the face of each of a first gauge and a second gauge when installed on a first gauge and a second gauge. 26. A gauge protector configured to extend along an exterior surface of a gauge comprising: at least one relatively soft first zone configured to protect the gauge from damage by shock or impact, and at least one relatively hard second zone adjacent to a respective relatively soft first zone that is resistant to abrasion and configured to protect the gauge from damage by contact with an abrasive surface wherein the at least one first zone is configured to be disposed between at least part of the at least one second zone and a face of a gauge when installed on a gauge, the at least one second zone comprising at least one abrasion resistant surface configured to extend along at least a portion of a periphery of a face of a gauge when installed on a gauge, wherein the at least one second zone comprises first and second abrasion resistant surfaces radially spaced relative to each other and defining an angularly extending gap therebetween about a circumference of the gauge protector, and wherein the first and second abrasion resistant surfaces are configured to project outwardly relative to a face of a gauge when installed on a gauge, the at least one second zone further comprises a plurality of ribs extending between the first and second abrasion resistant surfaces and angularly spaced relative to each other about the circumference of the gauge protector, wherein the plurality of ribs includes pairs of ribs defining relatively small angularly extending gaps about the circumference of the gauge protector between ribs of each pair and relatively large angularly extending gaps about the circumference of the gauge protector between pairs of ribs. 27. A gauge protector configured to extend along an exterior surface of a gauge comprising: at least one relatively soft first zone configured to protect the gauge from damage by shock or impact, and at least one relatively hard second zone adjacent to a respective relatively soft first zone that is resistant to abrasion and configured to protect the gauge from damage by contact with an abrasive surface, wherein the at least one first zone is configured to be disposed between at least part of the at least one second zone and a face of a gauge when installed on a gauge, wherein the at least one second zone comprises at least one abrasion resistant surface configured to extend along at least a portion of a periphery of a face of a gauge when installed on a gauge, wherein the at least one abrasion resistant surface is configured to project outwardly relative to the face of a gauge when installed on a gauge, wherein the at least one second zone comprises first and second abrasion resistant surfaces radially spaced relative to each other and defining an angularly extending gap therebetween about a circumference of the gauge protector and configured to project outwardly relative to a face of a gauge when installed thereon, wherein the second abrasion resistant surface is spaced radially inwardly relative to the first abrasion resistant surface, and wherein at least a portion of one of the first abrasion resistant surface and the second abrasion resistant surface is configured to project outwardly relative to a face of a gauge a greater distance than the other of the first and second abrasion resistant surfaces when installed on a gauge such that said at least a portion of one of the first abrasion resistant surface and the second abrasion resistant surface defines a visor configured to extend over and project outwardly relative to an upper region of a face of a gauge when installed on a gauge, wherein the visor defines an angular extent about the circumference of the gauge protector within the range of about 120° and about 180°.