jerrytr5 Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 You know how simple jobs have a habit of expanding......well I replaced the chassis on one of my Hurricanes (Spitfire kit), and then thought the windscreen frame needed a refurb (it did - both stanchions entirely rusted), which has now led me to the dash. This is a ply flat plank which I covered in vinyl on a 'temporary' basis in about 1985. I never liked it in vinyl, so I'm thinking I might veneer it. However, the toggle switches will only clamp through quite a thin sheet so there are sections of the ply which are cut out and replaced with alloy sheet. With me so far? My question: Is it possible to veneer over alloy and what glue would you use? I'm thinking a high temp resistant contact adhesive. Anyone have some veneer going spare? Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 This panel is Zebrano veneer on aluminum. I used epoxy. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 To follow up: I got some rosewood veneer and used a high temp spray contact adhesive having recessed the alloy panels so that they were flush with the ply. Clamped it up using a dozen G cramps and left it for 24 hours. Lost count of coats of yacht varnish after the first ten. It's not perfect, but it'll do for £20 in materials. Time will tell if it lasts. Before and after pics below. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Wow!, looks great well done Jerry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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