that is how I did the trim on my 50 Chevy wooody (the dash was original tu-tone gray) Went to Home Depot and bought a spray can of Tan color paint. Picked out the color gel stain I wanted, some sandpaper, and instead of using a brush, I used Cheesecloth. Sprayed some clear after and voila, woodgrain trim.
i'm SO tempted to do this with both of my Falcons..... just to have it. i have a spare set of rear quarter trim panels to play with to get the hang of it....
I remember an old boy that did wood grain repairs for car lots back in the late 50's early 60's real nice stuff. Offered to teach me. I was way to smart to listen. His number one tool was nylon stockings (before pantyhose were invented) and a handfull of dry brushes.
Here's the trim on my roadster , and a few others . I use oil base glaze and universal tints , then clearcoat .
Wow, that's what's mine is supposed to look like huh?...nice...excellent shot of the optional clock too..has a ring just like the speedo - cool - thanks!
The black and burl wood works great together...if you have a chrome center pod that'll be a sweet look!
Hey very nice work, Philly. Especially how you organized the cuts and joints in the boards the way a carpenter would.
My mom taught me how to wood grain... http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/techarticles/1204rc_sentimental_seminar_on_real_simulated_wood/ Sam
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