Guest stephenson1937 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I have a 1937 40 that looks like the interior metal has been painted blue. The exterior color is Windsor Gray and the interior cloth is a tan color. Can someone tell me what color the interior metal should be?ThanksLarry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Larry, for original cars, I've never seen anything but a woodgrain pattern on the interior metal. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stephenson1937 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 How was the woodgrain applied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egor Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 The steering column, gearshift, etc., were painted a medium metallic brown. The wood graining, as I understand it, was a decal that was applied before the instrument panel, window garnishes, etc. were stamped. If the graining is gone or has been painted over, you either need to find a wood grainer, or if you're handy and adventurous, buy one of those wood graining kits and have a go at it. Check Hemmings for crafts people and supplies. I'm sure someone on the forum can supply good pictures of original wood grain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I'm certain that it wasn't freehand painted. I've heard that it starts with a based color and then a wood grain pattern is somehow transferred from an etched pattern plate to the base color. There are a few who still do this for restorations. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Tower Paint sells the metallic brown paint for the steering column, ...well at least for '38s. I think the color is a little different for '37. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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