No--you don't put it that close--there's something about the burnt gasses from
the propane that makes the bubbles in the envirotex come out real quick.
I got one of those fan tips for my propane torch to spread the flame better.
You have to use a level to get the dash absolutely straight so's the material
ends up even all over the dash.
This is easy & phenomenal appearing when complete.
Try it on a piece of wood or wood-grain formica or Wilson-art first & you'll
see.
It's messy--put a big piece of cardboard on your workbench to collect the
excess that spills over the side. I also made a long box to cover the dash
while it dried so no dust or lint would settle on it while it was wet.
And---I've heard that steering wheel story from Stu for the last 10
years---not true---this stuff is durable & impervious to thing like lotions
I'm sure---it's a deep glossy plastic film when dry. And it could not be used
on a steering wheel because of the nature of the application process.
BTW---This technique was told to me by Scott Woerth 20 maybe 15 years ago.
Al J
----- Original Message -----
From: 65Tiger@comcast.net
To: Al Johnson
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 12:16 AM
Subject: Re: WOOD DASH FINISH
Al,
that sounds exciting! doesn't the torch ignite the vapors?
curtis-with-ugly-dash
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From: "Al Johnson" <twojohnsons@cox.net>
> Paul---That's the way to go.
> It's called Envirotex, a two-part epoxy, & you can get it at any big art
> supply place.
> The dash has to be out of the car and face up & level.
> You just mix it up, pour it on & it gravity-levels to an even
thickness..
> You then have to play a propane torch over it to get the bubbles out
before
> it drys.
> I did mine 10 years ago & as far as I know, it's still perfect.
> Easy & perfect hi-quality appearance.
> Al J
>
>
>
> > Hi Dave,
> >
> > I have yet to refinish the dash for my Tiger but last winter I did a
> > Rolls dash for a friend. I used 6-8 coats of Minwax outdoor (marine?)
> > polyurethane. I sanded between each one and finished off with 3 coats
> > of the same only from a spray can. This made it smooth as glass.
> >
> > The car was not an open top but it looked great and has had no
problems.
> >
> > There is a finish used on counter tops that is poured on and can be
used
> > VERY thick, I've seen it a half inch thick with fishing flys embedded
in
> > it. It looks absolutely beautiful and stands up to normal use. I don't
> > know how it would handle the wide change of temp and vibration.
> >
> > Paul
> > Methuen, MA
> > B9473454
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