Adambravo Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 What's the best way to care for the wood trim on my Riv? I was talking to someone who suggested boiled linseed oil in mineral spirits (which us what he uses for teak). Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Before I replaced the wood in mine I tried to rub it down with some oil I bought to preserve wood. I don't recall the name but they sell it in every antique store around here. But it looked bad after I wiped it on. There was a finish on the wood in the car. Where the finish was didn't take any product and looked light. Where the finish was cracked or worn off did take the product and looked dark. My wood trim was in bad shape. So I really wasn't upset. I knew I was going to replace it anyhow. Be careful oils might not pentrate the clear finish and may make a uneven color pattern on the wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest REX STALLION Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 The original finish is lacquer , unless you remove all of the original finish, oil will look blotchy . Try a light sand and mask off the area, then spray with a rattle can lacquer (semi gloss) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adambravo Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Rex: Well, in that case, would I need to remove the original finish (assuming it still looks good)? Here's a photo (sorry it's sideways)...My Riviera: Riviera wood trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 That wood looks good to me!! I would becareful messing with it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest REX STALLION Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 No, you can spray Lacquer over Lacquer,scuff with 320 mask off and have at it!....but, your wood looks fine from the pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Silverghost Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Be sure to remove any & all car wax before you try sand and spray any new laquer. Use Wet or Dry paper to sand lightly. Use this paper dry if you plan to spray clear laquer.Do NOT use any oil wood products.You will not be happy with the results as stated above. Good Luck & nice car ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now