The VTR web pages have a good description for re-finishing the dash but they
recommend a paint stripper. Since you have used one or two, I don't know what
else would help. I agree with you that you should never sand it. I can only
suggest trying another stripper and let it stand for several minutes. Another
trick is to cover the stripper with a sheet of vinyl food wrap. This prevents it
from evaporating and allows it to work longer on the painted surface.
Vic Whitmore
76 Spitfire
Thornhill, Ontario
Robb Tones wrote:
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> Has anyone out there found a "chemical" way of removing the factory finish
> from the wood dashboards. I am afraid to sand very much in case the finish
> layer of venier is super thin. My dash is cracked and peeling on all three
> cars ('71 GT-6/Mk3 ; '78 1500 and '70 Mk3). Tried normal as well as
> "antique" paint remover without it touching the finish. Thanks to anyone
> out there with an idea.
> Cheers Robb Tones
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