Lord Flashart Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Hi All, I'm going to attempt to re-veneer my own dash. Anyone know what the original veneer was? I'm thinking of trying oak or walnut. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokey Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 I believe the original veneer was mahogany. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Flashart Posted May 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Cheers!! Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vivdownunder Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 But Paul, the original timber soon faded to a daggy yellowish colour, when it could have been so much better. Consider a veneer of Burr Walnut as I did with the 5, split in the middle and mirror image joined, and you'll think you're swanning around in a Bentley Azure. Viv. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokey Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I think maybe the yellowing was from the varnish finish - same thing on wooden sailboat spars in those days. If you use clear polyurethane, it will last much longer. But the choice of wood in entirely a matter of personal preference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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