Wood Veneer
- Thread starter halboyles
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Hot topic! What you find today won't be exactly the same in two years, so l think close is good enough.
If I recall the type of cut was just as important as type of wood.
I used these guys in USA, then navigated through and found close match. (Walnut, but can't recall which version)
No stain, then applied an oil to surface for a satin look to match factory look.
Wood Veneer Stock List (Species N - Z) (veneersupplies.com)
Before application of oil
After:
If I recall the type of cut was just as important as type of wood.
I used these guys in USA, then navigated through and found close match. (Walnut, but can't recall which version)
No stain, then applied an oil to surface for a satin look to match factory look.
Wood Veneer Stock List (Species N - Z) (veneersupplies.com)
Before application of oil
After:
Pretty much so...Euro (French, Italian, Persian, English, etc) Walnut. Not American black walnut, tho. Many veneer sources have it, some with fairly straight grain (flat cut), like the original, or more figured of the same species. I always like a little more character (see small left curved piece below) than what ours had originally, but that's just me.
Second pic is a gauge surround in French walnut, with no finish, so you can see the warm yellow-brown color.
Second pic is a gauge surround in French walnut, with no finish, so you can see the warm yellow-brown color.
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Oh wow, that is beautiful! I'll order some to play with and I'd really like to try your oiled finish.
I'm actually designing a three gauge console for the speaker hole in the dash and wanted to cover it with some veneer. The gauges will be angled toward the driver and it will screw right into the four holes in the speaker opening. Here's a screen shot of the prototype.
I'm actually designing a three gauge console for the speaker hole in the dash and wanted to cover it with some veneer. The gauges will be angled toward the driver and it will screw right into the four holes in the speaker opening. Here's a screen shot of the prototype.
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The straight grain should definitely match the original more closely. I'll look for a version of that in some walnut.
Here's a fun pic. The gauge pod remnant in front is original german walnut, then two matching pieces of new veneer. Each with the product used to treat. I used the "rub in" method for Both products instead of spray. Keeps the sheen low to match factory and keep the grain texture alive.
