K_Jordan Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 I finally decided to do something with my dash and window trim. I had a buddy of mine freestyle some woodgrain for me. Its far from the original look, but I love the way its turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_Jordan Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 More pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor8 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Looks good. How did you do it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_Jordan Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 All done by airbrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Young Ed Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Looks good. Curious question: why did you decide to do all that taping instead of removing the dash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_Jordan Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 I wanted to remove the dash, but I was trying to have it done before a show yesterday. Due to some scheduling conflicts I still ended up missing the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIPJOBXX Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Looks great and your friend did a great job! I might just try my hand at doing it the old fashion way on an extra window molding I have and see how it turns out. Again looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDad67 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 I finally decided to do something with my dash and window trim. I had a buddy of mine freestyle some woodgrain for me. Its far from the original look, but I love the way its turned out. Your friend is an artist, very nice work wish I had that ability. I just removed my dash and used some burl wood decal paper I got off line. I stole the idea from a friend. The dash was very easy to remove, unlike my Chevy stuff that's welded in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Ok great job, To darken the tone of the base yellow take some regular wood stain minwax the color of your choice and then use a foam brush and lay the stain on the garnish molding. after it dries then shoot a clear coat either high or low gloss to get a deeper tone to the wood. I used the kits from Grain-it and this is how is is done but they use rollers to put the grain onthe metal. Call me to discuss. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com 610-630-9188 home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIPJOBXX Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Here is a hint that I used on my dash to keep the original wood grain look. I just used a fine grained steel wool pad and rub it on the original paint surface. I then just sprayed some clear coat on that surface. It looks pretty good even if some of the rust on the surface is still on it. The rust kind of matched the look of the wood and a lot of people just admire the look of the old dash even if its not perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40P10touring sedan Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 ..."used some burl wood decal paper I got off line"... Where'd you find that decal paper at...or is it a sticker...either way it looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDad67 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Where'd you find that decal paper at...or is it a sticker...either way it looks nice. Just go to e-bay, the stuff is cheap. http://www.ebay.com/itm/120312964714?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Horne Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 3M Di-Noc wood grain vinyl may be a good cover to a dash. I worked many years at a company that die cut this produce for the outside of wagons. With warm soapy water, it is easy to apply, and with a little heat, can be softened to apply to curves. I see it is on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Realistic-Cherry-Dark-Wood-Grain-Wrap-Vinyl-50-x-180-/270804277398?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f0d315896&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Greenbomb Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Wow! That came out really nice! I found some woodgrain stick on vinyl in a roll at Fred Meyer. It's a chain that sells everything. Michael's crafts had it, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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