Woodgraining kits?

[Tom's36coupe]

Are there any kits that are out there to do woodgraining ? Want to do my 36 dash and windows. Thanks

 

[19Fordy]

Are there any kits that are out there to do woodgraining ? Want to do my 36 dash and windows. Thanks

I don't think it is really that difficult.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIBiG_u0_wA
http://www.dashkitspecialties.com/installation.html and
http://forums.aaca.org/f154/faux-woodgrain-paint-dash-trim-what-269258.html

 

[Dave Mc]

I use Red Primer as a base,can lighten the base with no more than 10% Lacquer if desired,spray the object ,allow to dry.then use the same primer without thinning it add black to get desired contrast and brush the thicker ,darker material to mimick grain design,allow to dry and repeat the process-spray the lighter thinned material,allow to dry,brush the design with the thicker ,darker material ,spray another coat or two of the lighter color,allow to dry.Then sand it smooth and the graining will appear,layered just like natural wood,if you sand thru to bare metal (edges /corners might go thru ) it is easy to patch by repeating the process on those areas.you can get at an art supply store Latex colors in a tube I use Dark Brown, or printers Ink also works well to enhance the design.the latex can be modified with water and will not affect the primer,if you choose printers ink you can alter it with turpentine with no ill effects to your base design.then when satisfied Clearcoat and polish

 

[1931 flamingo]

There were some previous posts on this subject a week or so ago with some nice pictures. Try doing a search.
Paul in CT

 

[BrianCT]

Search 37 dash

 

[Tom's36coupe]

Thanks!

 

[felix37]

Tom,I posted some pics of some dash boards that I have done using Grain it Technologies wood graining kit.It is the only kit that I know of that uses the original technique and tools used by Henry Ford.If you have any other questions,feel free to ask. jonathan

 

[DirtyDan]

Tom,
I made a post about the woodgraining I had done on my 36. I used the hydrographic dipping process and then cleared it with automotive clear coat. It was all done for well under $500. Its not perfect or 100% correct, but I am very happy with it.

Here's the link:
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28605

 

[Tom's36coupe]

Thanks Dan, your car looks great! Once the weather gets better it's time to drive it and enjoy.

 

[Django]

Tom,I posted some pics of some dash boards that I have done using Grain it Technologies wood graining kit.It is the only kit that I know of that uses the original technique and tools used by Henry Ford.If you have any other questions,feel free to ask. jonathan

That heater looks amazing. How did you do that around the side and the curve?

 

[felix37]

That heater looks amazing. How did you do that around the side and the curve?

I used the grain it technologies kit. the roller used in the kits are made of a super soft material,probably ballistics gel.once the ink is transfered from the plate to the rubber roller you can cover some weird shapes easily,if it doesn't turn out to your liking,wipe it off and start over.

 

[FlatheadTed]

Heres one

 

[caveman]

Check out the Grain-it-technologies web site !!!
They have some nice Videos on the process.

 

[Django]

I used the grain it technologies kit. the roller used in the kits are made of a super soft material,probably ballistics gel.once the ink is transfered from the plate to the rubber roller you can cover some weird shapes easily,if it doesn't turn out to your liking,wipe it off and start over.

I realize that as I have the same kit. But I can not get it to conform like that and look good. Did you roll it from back to front, or top to bottom on that corner.

 

[felix37]

I realize that as I have the same kit. But I can not get it to conform like that and look good. Did you roll it from back to front, or top to bottom on that corner.

I used the large 6'' roller and started from the bottom right corner and rolled up covering the right side and the corner of the front side. I have several plates and found the burl patterns much easier than the straight grain patterns. It just takes practice and can be real frustrating till you get the hang of it. The videos on the grain it site,sure makes it look easy,but remember that guy does it everyday! there is a learning curve with this kit and it takes some practice to get the technique down. the nice thing is you can just wipe it away and start over till it looks good. keep practicing you will get it! another note: try to keep pressure you apply to the roller consistant.That can be hard to do at times especially when going around corners. Good luck!

 

[felix37]

I'm working on a 34 vicky dash and complete interior moldings.I will post pictures of them when they are finished!