Rick,
My second hobby, next to the TR, is woodworking. I my opinion, the best
way to remove the old finish from your dash is with a product containing
methylene chloride. It is usually available as a liquid or, more
commonly, a paste (Zip Strip is what I use). Follow the directions on
the can.
After you get the majority of the old glop off, follow-up with fine steel
wool saturated in a 50/50 solution of denatured alcohol and lacquer
thinner. Then with a piece of dry fine steel wool and let the whole
thing dry for a day. This will leave a surface ready to refinish.
The best finish for a backyard mechanic doing this job is a semi-gloss
(or satin) polyurethane. Over time it will yellow a little but it will
provide the most durable surface.
Now, a word of caution; the methylene chloride is BAD stuff. Keep it off
your skin, out of your eyes and use outside. Also, the 50/50 mix is a
great cleaner but it also burns like rocket fuel. Keep away from sources
of ignition and dispose of rags/ steel wool in a sealed can outside.
Good luck.
Peter
TR250
> Listers,
>
> First, the dash was sold within 2 hours of posting to the list(s).
> Isn't the 'net wonderful!
>
> Second, I like to thank scott s. and john t. among others, who
> noticed that I totally screwed up describing the wiper switch
> holes. Yes, the '73 - '74 has a ROUND wiper hole, while my '72 has
> a rectangular hole (damn'd single speed wipers!).
>
> Woodcraft 101 question:
> Now, can somebody recommend a way to remove the yellowed, peeling
> shellac?/varnish on my '72 dash so I can refinish it. There's no
> damage to the underlying wood veneer and I don't want to have to
> scrape it. Also accepting suggestions on what is good to finish it
> with.... re-shellac, poly ?
>
> thanks,
> Rick Olson
>
Peter Macholdt
609-466-2127 Phone
603-925-3050 FAX
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