Re: 1941 Packard Woodgraining - Take 1

Posted by David Grubbs On 2013/6/21 16:13:39

I blasted my 39 120 dash with well worn sand, and it worked fine. Gave it a smooth finish with just enough tooth for the primer to adhere to. I put on two coats of sandable primer, then two coats of the GIT "thin as all get out" paint. I let that dry a day or so prior to doing the inking. Like they said, just wipe off the ink with a paper towel if it doesn't go just right for you. Once you're happy with the results, let it dry a minimum of three days, and wipe on a coat of the toner and wipe it back off immediately - this will heighten the color, similar to putting varnish on real wood. Just make sure that the ink is completely dry otherwise you will wipe off the ink with the toner and you will say things that your grandchildren should not hear! Then let it dry for several days again and hit it with several light coats of a clear top coat. I like the Dupli Color version in gloss. After it is dry I go over the finished product with a polishing compound, applied with a microfiber cloth by hand. This really makes the final product really look good. I have fooled a number of people into thinking that the dash is actually a high end wood product. Just be prepared to do it over several times until you are comfortable with the process. I would suggest starting with the window trim just because it is easier. Have fun!

Forgot to add - I don't like the chemical strippers since they have a bad habit of seeping out from crevices that didn't get completely cleaned and messing up a nice paint job.