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Very nice. I saw this done once on an episode of "Bitchin' Rides". Very cool technique. [nt]

May 14, 2020,05:53 AM
 

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New "veneer" for the Series 3 XJ6...my most recent lockdown project.

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : May 13th, 2020-14:37
The original wood veneer in the '86 XJ6 was so bad, parts of the veneer were actually falling off in large pieces. It's really the only problem the car had. I wanted to re-veneer it in burlwood but I planned on hand-choosing the veneer from a local shop, ...  

Wow! Excellent job! [nt]

 
 By: patrick_y : May 13th, 2020-14:40

Thanks! [nt]

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : May 13th, 2020-14:47

Great work !...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 13th, 2020-15:14
And immensely satisfying.

Thanks! Yes, very satisfying to not only finally get it done, but also with knowing it's unique to my car. [nt]

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : May 13th, 2020-15:26

And that’s the pleasure of a classic car 👍 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 13th, 2020-15:29

Magnificent job! [nt]

 
 By: NautNut : May 13th, 2020-18:49

Thank you! [nt]

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : May 14th, 2020-06:52

Any pics of the old one? Would love to see how it looks like installed on your car. Impressive effort and result (nt)

 
 By: Echi : May 13th, 2020-19:44
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This is the only photo I have on my computer of the old dash, and it happens to be the section that had the most damage. When it's all back together I'll post photos.

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : May 14th, 2020-07:01
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Wow. Thanks Emil. Can't wait to see your new dash installed! (Nt)

 
 By: Echi : May 14th, 2020-20:35
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Love. This.

 
 By: Jim14 : May 13th, 2020-20:04
As a vintage car guy, this is great! Looks fabulous and you did it yourself - definitely show it after installation please.

Thanks! I'll post photos of it in the car when done. [nt]

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : May 14th, 2020-06:52

Bravo, mon ami. Excellent job. Can you post pictures of it when mounted it the car? It is always a pleasure to see a XJ. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 13th, 2020-22:15

Thank you! I'm letting everything dry for at least a week, maybe two, before spraying varnish for protection and added depth. I'll post photos when it's all back together. [nt]

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : May 14th, 2020-06:58

Merci d'avance! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 14th, 2020-07:56

Very nice. I saw this done once on an episode of "Bitchin' Rides". Very cool technique. [nt]

 
 By: Blansky : May 14th, 2020-05:53

Thanks. I missed that episode, but the process has been around for decades. Many auto makers back in the 1930s through at least the early '50s used this process on some models. [nt]

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : May 14th, 2020-06:56

You did good job

 
 By: Jari from Finland : May 16th, 2020-10:34
Those wood veneers look nice after your hand painting. We are looking forward seeing the pics after you have put them back in your car.

Thanks! I should be able to start varnishing in a couple more day, then back in the car. I can hardly wait! [nt]

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : May 16th, 2020-14:55

Great job !

 
 By: bimbeano : May 17th, 2020-05:32
I wouldn’t have the guts or patience to even think of doing this .... or the skills for that matter. From a distance your fisrt pic reminded me of one of my friends old VW’s T1 standing in my barn for 15 years, completely disassembled. One day he bought a... 

I'd no idea wood patterns could be painted. Nothing in nature more beautiful . . .

 
 By: Dr No : May 18th, 2020-10:19
. . . than burl, imho. Amazed, Art ...