Hi all,
Just a few pointers/sugestions on the dash info.
I redid the dash in my spit about two years ago and have had no
problems since.
First of all, I reused me original dash but sanded the damaged vaneer
dowm to the next crossbanding. After making sure it was relatively
smooth I onrolled my veneer flat on a clean surface. Do not worry
about cutting or measuring the vaneer at this time. I applied WELD
WOOD (an contact adhesive by Elmers I think) to both contact surfaces.
Wait 15 to 20 minutes until the adhesive sets and then lay your dash
parts across the vaneer in a line the vey they would appear on the dash
so when you go to install in the grain will be straight and uniform
from one side to the other. After you get it all lined up, place a
board across all of the pieces and put as much weight needed to
compress the parts together as needed.
After they are done drying, cut them apart and trim as nessasary.
Next you want to LIGHTLY sand the vaneer, I can't stress LIGHTLY
enough. Apply the stain of your choice. After the stain has dried you
want to sand LIGHTLY again to smooth any of the grain that was raised
during staining. Then apply a coat of sanding sealer to all surfaces of
the dash. After it has dried lightly sand and apply your finish coat
of a sheen of your choice. I opted for a marine urathene vs a varnish
because it resists the UV's better and It won't yellow. Apply as many
coats as you like to get the desired results.
I have had mine for 2 years and have not had any any problems at all.
just a hint: Make of a couple of extrat pieces of 2" x2" square to
practice on befor you do you dash. You may want to try spray vs brush,
urethane vs varnish etc... Do what works best for you.
BTW I would strongly urge that you stay away from the solid dash.
when it is mounted You will get uneven amounts of moisture on both
sides of the wood. No matter how well it it sealed, it will want to
bow or warp. A good grade plywood due to the way it is crosbanded
together should resist the warping. It Wants to warp but the the
opposing forces tend to not allow that to happen.
Well, gotto go.
Sorry so sloppy, I tried to squeeze this in at lunch.
David Clark
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