aleda Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Hi Everyone - Betty still waiting for her facelift! Time ran on and I didn't want to loose her for the Summer. Am assured she is going in next month. Have decided that trying to replace veneer myself is perhaps too difficult. Can anyone recommend where I could get this done in the Essex area? I will keep existing colour, looks Teak or light Oak in colour but my research online suggests its Walnut grain (not Burr). As Roger previously suggested, I am going to buy a new dashtop, TRShop looks like the best recommendation. Any advice much appreciated. Christine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Have a try at re-veneering it yourself ! The self adhesive teak veneer is readily available, i bought mine on ebay and had enough for two dashes, so was able to give the spare part to another TRer. The ‘difficult’ part is cutting the holes, then colouring the hole edges, i used furniture crayon. it was really rewarding to do, and if you make a mess then a professional can still take over! I posted photos on here when i did it in 2013, have a search! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) I had my own dash revarnished by a woodworking / furniture restorer. I preferred to keep the original grain which I think could be walnut. It came out really well. I'm not that keen on some of the reproduction finishes as many appear too heavily grained or dark. Kevin Edited October 29, 2017 by boxofbits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 this is as close as you can get to the original. Not mine just a sample Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 this is as close as you can get to the original. Not mine just a sample Yes that's more like it I think. Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleda Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Yes, that's my colour. Thanks for advice Steve. My neighbour did his Sunbeam Alpine dash, made it as well, I will have a re-think about that. Thanks all for input. Will post a photo when done whichever route I choose. Christine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Christine - have sent you a PM Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleda Posted May 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Hi Everyone - just thought I would show you my re-furbished dashboard. I ended up taking it to a furniture restorer called Mill Race in Chelmsford, he matched the original and patched in the veneer plus several coats of modified shellac based bar-top lacquer. I am really pleased with the finish as the patina has been retained - not expensive either. The bonus is he runs training courses for people with health problems to help them get back into the workplace. Am hoping she will be put back together and back on the road by the end of May. Christine PS - need a pr of wiper spindles, anyone got a pair? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Hi Christine, dash looking good. The wiper spindles are in fact the wheelBoxes https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/electrical-system/wipers-washers/wiper-motor-racks-wheel-boxes-tr2-4a.html item #66 Jeff at Moss assures me his are good. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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