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04-03-2020, 06:24 PM | #1 |
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1941 Ford trunk tool compartment
The tool compartment in my '41 trunk has wooden covers. Are those original and if so how are they finished? Painted, varnished (?)
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04-03-2020, 07:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1941 Ford trunk tool compartment
Mine are painted flat black.
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04-03-2020, 08:21 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1941 Ford trunk tool compartment
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Mine were maroon I think. Kind of color blind in that area of colors. Bruce
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04-03-2020, 09:53 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1941 Ford trunk tool compartment
Mine were painted black, but it's an older restoration, so......
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Re: 1941 Ford trunk tool compartment
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04-04-2020, 07:19 AM | #6 |
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04-04-2020, 08:29 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1941 Ford trunk tool compartment
Originally they were dipped in a mixture of old paints and oils. The result was a dull blackish color.
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04-04-2020, 09:05 AM | #8 |
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Re: 1941 Ford trunk tool compartment
I have used a black stain on the new plywood from Min-Wax. As it soaks into the wood it gives a dull finish.
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04-04-2020, 09:15 AM | #9 |
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Re: 1941 Ford trunk tool compartment
Same stuff I use
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04-04-2020, 02:46 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1941 Ford trunk tool compartment
I'll look for Min-Wax. Sounds like the way to go. Thanks TJ and Kube.
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04-04-2020, 03:59 PM | #11 |
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04-05-2020, 08:17 AM | #12 |
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Re: 1941 Ford trunk tool compartment
TJ Got it today and the lids look GREAT! Thanks to all of you. This is why I love The Barn.
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