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PeteVS · 10-10-2022, 08:54 PM

Has anyone used vinyl "wrap" film to get a "wood grain" look on a dashboard? Any suggestions? Thanks!

johndee138 · 10-10-2022, 09:12 PM

I got my dash and garnishes hydrographic printed. I chose a fancy burl. Sort of like a wrap but more like a decal. Many woodgrains and assorted other patterns available. I was unhappily satisfied with the workmanship of the provider I used, but the actual process isn't to blame. Most folks comment positively on the finish. I'm a perfectionist.

petehoovie · 10-10-2022, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by johndee138

I got my dash and garnishes hydrographic printed. I chose a fancy burl. Sort of like a wrap but more like a decal. Many woodgrains and assorted other patterns available. I was unhappily satisfied with the workmanship of the provider I used, but the actual process isn't to blame. Most folks comment positively on the finish. I'm a perfectionist.

dean333 · 10-11-2022, 08:40 AM

John, I don’t understand. It is good or bad?

johndee138 · 10-11-2022, 09:46 AM

It is often applied to firearms and auto wheels, pretty much anything they can fit into the dip tank. The provider I used didn't prep the pieces to my expectation (he left the rust pits in, which necessitated a flat finish instead of a gloss)
It is similar to any painted finish in that it is delicate to a point and will scratch if you are careless or a part rubs against it. It is much more wood looking than a hand applied finish and the options for all sorts of grains are really broad. I wasn't trying for a stock grain and wanted a bit more pizzazz. I would use it again, different provider though.

whizzernick · 10-11-2022, 10:13 AM

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THE ONLY CORRECT METHOD IS THE METHOD THAT FORD USED. I do hand method (not correct but at one time OK ) you can now get the original method (same as ford did) ONLY if the correct plate or pattern is used. There are a few people that have the correct plates. I was fortunate to find one (he has passed now )
#1 original method 1933
#2 original method 1934 (correct pattern)
#3 original 1933DSC1933vickey02395.jpg

new method 1934.JPG

33 2door dash.jpg

whizzernick · 10-11-2022, 10:15 AM

original 1934

1931 flamingo · 10-11-2022, 11:35 AM

Honest Charlie's in TN does it with positive feedback, I also believe that Juliano's in CT does it. FWIW
Paul in CT

10-11-2022, 08:40 AM	#4
dean333 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shorewood Illinois Posts: 863	Re: Wood grain wrap? John, I don’t understand. It is good or bad? __________________ Tim Carlig

10-11-2022, 09:46 AM	#5
johndee138 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 505	Re: Wood grain wrap? It is often applied to firearms and auto wheels, pretty much anything they can fit into the dip tank. The provider I used didn't prep the pieces to my expectation (he left the rust pits in, which necessitated a flat finish instead of a gloss) It is similar to any painted finish in that it is delicate to a point and will scratch if you are careless or a part rubs against it. It is much more wood looking than a hand applied finish and the options for all sorts of grains are really broad. I wasn't trying for a stock grain and wanted a bit more pizzazz. I would use it again, different provider though.

10-11-2022, 10:13 AM	#6
whizzernick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hayward Ca Posts: 635	Re: Wood grain wrap? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) THE ONLY CORRECT METHOD IS THE METHOD THAT FORD USED. I do hand method (not correct but at one time OK ) you can now get the original method (same as ford did) ONLY if the correct plate or pattern is used. There are a few people that have the correct plates. I was fortunate to find one (he has passed now ) #1 original method 1933 #2 original method 1934 (correct pattern) #3 original 1933DSC1933vickey02395.jpg new method 1934.JPG 33 2door dash.jpg

10-11-2022, 11:35 AM	#8
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Wood grain wrap? Honest Charlie's in TN does it with positive feedback, I also believe that Juliano's in CT does it. FWIW Paul in CT

10-10-2022, 08:54 PM	#1
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Wood grain wrap? Has anyone used vinyl "wrap" film to get a "wood grain" look on a dashboard? Any suggestions? Thanks! __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!