peecher Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Where can you buy wood garining kits and what experience have you had with these kits? Can't seem to find a source. I have some small panels under the window frames that need to be redone on my Lincoln club coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bofusmosby Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I have seen wood-graining kits at some of the home centers, but the end result looks totally different than my 37 Pontiac. I too would like to re-do mine in places, but I haven't figured out a way to duplicate the wood-graining efect from 1937. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAU Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Here is one site you could have a look at.Davidhttps://www.woodgraining.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bofusmosby Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 DavidGreat link! They make it look so easy. I guess if a person has the money, then a good job could be had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 There are all kinds of ways to woodgrain you antique car parts. It was originally done with grain rollers and was quite an art. Those methods are still used for high dollar restorations and real high point cars. Watch the Antique Automobile or Hemming's Motor News for ads.I use an ink and press wash method to do it myself. Then I clear coat my work and have lots of money left over to go out and drive and enjoy my cars.If you would like me to email you a copy of my one page instruction page for "Woodgraining Made Easy", email me and I'll send it. Then when you are done and love you own woodgrain, after you saved a bundle, mail me money for a six pack.I've done about a dozen cars including the removable side panels of a Packard Station Wagon and taught everybody else who was interested to enjoy their own woodgraining. Remember a sedan may have as many as 15 pieces if you do all the window moldings, dash, glove box, windshield and interior door trim.If you send it out it will be expensive, if you do it youself it will all match and you'll get tremendous satisfaction. The cost is mainly your own labor. Once you've prepared them to paint, the choice is PAY or PLAY. PaulPaulDobbin@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdee Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) http://woodgrainingJdee Edited August 7, 2015 by Jdee (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 If you want to try woodgraining without investing much, read this Packards of Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMAR1905 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 thanks for the info...james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friartuck Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I didn't bother using a kit, I selected my base coat color based on what I wanted (mahogany) and used printers ink (a very black paste type of ink) and a cheesecloth to make the swirls to resemble the burl and grains in the wood. If you goof, you can wipe clean and try again. After drying, applied clear coat over the entire assembly (polish as normal) and looks fabulous. Wear disposible gloves, printers ink is not forgiving in staining your hands & fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The kits work well to duplicate original grain patterns but there is a steep learning curve. Easier if you have some artistic ability and good eye hand coordination, especially on larger and/or curved surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I had good results with the Grain it kit when i did it. Best part was if you screwed up you could wipe it off and start over.The new kit within the last 2 years has a stain that you use to help you blend in the light and dark areas. You can see a few prominent dark areas in my dash but honestly it makes it look more realistic. Working with real wood you get areas that take stain better than other and consequently get darker than the others. Ironically the darkest spot right above the gauge cluster was in the middle of a roll not at the edge. The extreme curve on the top was a bit tricky and took more than one attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I have watched eBay for the Grain-it kits for quite some time but never seem to come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersix Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I was thinking about doing my Hudson convertible and from my experience, the woodgraining kit that I was looking at (can't remember the exact kit), the cost of the kit was about the same as having your items professionally done for 1 car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I didn't bother using a kit, I selected my base coat color based on what I wanted (mahogany) and used printers ink (a very black paste type of ink) and a cheesecloth to make the swirls to resemble the burl and grains in the wood. If you goof, you can wipe clean and try again. After drying, applied clear coat over the entire assembly (polish as normal) and looks fabulous. Wear disposible gloves, printers ink is not forgiving in staining your hands & fingers.Did the same thing. My car is supposed to have a burled walnut look and that is fairly easy to do with cheesecloth. For the longer grained patterns I'm not as sure that a non-artist novice like me could have done a reasonable job.Nice thing about the rubber based printer's ink I used is the solvent ("press wash") for that doesn't affect paint. So I could wipe off the ink and start over as many times as needed until I got something I was satisfied with. Took a long time to air dry (days) before it was ready for a clear coat on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 37gman Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hi,I used a company called Tarjack,They are located in Waterloo,New York.Their Web sight www.tarjack.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friartuck Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) www.tarjac.comCorrect link Edited February 1, 2013 by Friartuck (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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