currylager Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Hello all, The first day of my christmas holidays and i've ripped the dash out of the six to gain access to a knackered heater fan motor. My dashboard veneer is definatly past its best (lots of cracks), is it worth attempting to sand it down and re-varnish it myself, or is this a complete waste of time? or should i wait until i can afford a new one ? (£200 ish probably) . All advice appreciated, as always James. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Hello all, The first day of my christmas holidays and i've ripped the dash out of the six to gain access to a knackered heater fan motor. My dashboard veneer is definatly past its best (lots of cracks), is it worth attempting to sand it down and re-varnish it myself, or is this a complete waste of time? or should i wait until i can afford a new one ? (£200 ish probably) . All advice appreciated, as always James. James, if it is just the old finish that is cracked you should have good success removing that and re-finishing it. It wont cost you a lot other than a few hours of your time and if it doesnt come out the way you like it you can always buy a new one. If the old veneer is cracked and lifting that can also be replaced and people have done that although it requires a bit more expertise and some tools/equipment like a vacuum press and unless you had something special in mind like a rosewood dash with boxwood inlay of dancing nymphs etc I'd go buy a new one at that point. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Rick Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 If the old veneer is cracked and lifting that can also be replaced and people have done that although it requires a bit more expertise and some tools/equipment like a vacuum press and unless you had something special in mind like a rosewood dash with boxwood inlay of dancing nymphs etc I'd go buy a new one at that point. Stan Abalone inlay in rosewood Stan Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Hello all, The first day of my christmas holidays and I've ripped the dash out of the six to gain access to a knackered heater fan motor. My dashboard veneer is definatly past its best (lots of cracks), is it worth attempting to sand it down and re-varnish it myself, or is this a complete waste of time? or should I wait until i can afford a new one ? (£200 ish probably) . All advice appreciated, as always James. I went through this with my dash. Two attempts were made as the first veneer started to lift. The second didn't start to lift until I applied the clear coats. The veneer cost me $100 ($50 each)....and was put on with a vacuum press.. , so I did what I should have done in the first place...bought a new Burr Walnut dash from the TRShop (they were the cheapest..)...food for thought... Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 These guys were at Stoneleigh. http://www.chapmanandcliff.co.uk/ I sent them my glovebox lid, the veneer was bubbled on the back and cracked on the front. They reveneered the back looks like new, restored the front looks like the rest of the dash. You'll not be disappointed. If you decide to DIY, be careful with the sanding - hand only - the veneer is very thin. Ivor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
currylager Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Thanks for the input, much appreciated, i think i'll make do with the old one for now, it's probably worth waiting for the triumph show to come along because i'll be able to make sure i definatly like the colour of the fascia i need to buy, difficult to be sure over the phone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rodkaz Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Hello all, The first day of my christmas holidays and i've ripped the dash out of the six to gain access to a knackered heater fan motor. My dashboard veneer is definatly past its best (lots of cracks), is it worth attempting to sand it down and re-varnish it myself, or is this a complete waste of time? or should i wait until i can afford a new one ? (£200 ish probably) . All advice appreciated, as always James. dont waste your time iam a joiner and once the dash gets bad these no going back ive just got mine done with new veeneer and its better than new now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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