Painting maroom garnish/dash

[asapguy]

Josh there are many methods to wood grain. The method that 29FordGuy mentions is easy & works well. I have wood grained three cars using this method. I use acrylic water base artists paints available at most art or craft stores. These colors come in small tubes & are very thick. They can be mixed or can be combined with a small amount of each color only partially mixed giving a multi color streak. I use a small piece of sponge cut from a larger piece but a wadded paper towel or cheap brush with the bristles cut to diff. lengths works also . The beauty of this method is you can continue doing it until you like your results. It may take 10-20 tries before you like the look. Simply use a damp rag to wipe off the water based paint try again. Once you like the results spray with a clear coat over the water based acrylic. I use clear Varathane spray as it holds up very well. I did a 37 Chevy 5W cp. over 25 yrs ago & it still looks great.
You can play around with an old molding or piece of flat material. I have found the hardest area is the corners. Good luck & have fun!!