Bobby Rodd Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I have a 37 Buick Special, and I've been very interested in the Grain It Technologies woodgraining system. Is there anyone who has that system and would be willing to sell it?ThanksBobby Rodd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Check this out....http://forums.aaca.org/f154/faux-wood-burl-walnut-363055.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rodd Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Check this out....http://forums.aaca.org/f154/faux-wood-burl-walnut-363055.htmlThanks for passing this on to me.Bobby Rodd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rodd Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Thanks, Dave... I'll probably give GIT a call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) More here http://forums.aaca.org/f165/38-buick-woodgraining-259611.htmlThere was recent discussion on this topic in 1937-1938 yahoo group (email) Edited December 6, 2013 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest casper50 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPk2aY2MY88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I used the grain it kit on my 36 Chrysler. Super happy with it. The only thing I noticed was drying times on ink and the stains took quite a bit longer than I thought they would. I closed the pieces I was doing up in a car in the sun outside my shop for a couple of days to get them to really dry. The kit worked wonderfully though. I've been anxious to do my next car. Just haven't found one that needs graining yet. I would definately order their kit again without giving it a second thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Chris Ritter, our AACA Librarian did his 37 Buick as a DIY project. Contact him at 717-534-2082 He might have some thoughts. I thought they came out very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rodd Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Thank you, Steve. This referral is greatly appreciated. I'll give Chris a call.Bobby Rodd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltfed Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Here're my 39 Packard model 110. Used the GIT system in oil base. They now push a water base which I have not tried. Beware, your car buddies will ask for small favors once they see your work. The burl patterns are a snap. The straight grains are a Pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]225902[/ATTACH]Here're my 39 Packard model 110. Used the GIT system in oil base. They now push a water base which I have not tried. Beware, your car buddies will ask for small favors once they see your work. The burl patterns are a snap. The straight grains are a Pain.THAT IS BEAUTIFUL WORK! Yes, capitalized because I was shouting that at my computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rodd Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for your comments and the pic. If you get the urge, I would appreciate your insights on applying the GIT system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltfed Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) I not sure as to what to say. I'm not a painter. I saw the GIT booth at the Turkey Run at Daytona about 10 years ago and they had a display of just what I wanted to do to my dash and window moldings. Followed their instructions and there you have it. I will say...I cheated a little. They supply small amounts of the colors you order and it ain't cheap to get more. Well, it didn't take long to figure out that an art supply store sells the same stuff to artists who paint. I used DuPont high build primer and their clear coat. The original was low sheen but I wanted a hi gloss finish (it is a street rod as you can tell from the pic). I was lucky enough to be able to remove the dash and other parts. This made it much easier to paint in my garage, and no, I will not show a pic of what my brother calls a garbage dump. The GIT people were good people to deal with at the time, but it's been years. Like I said before, the straight grain stuff is a pain. BTW, the frog is my wife's idea. Edited December 7, 2013 by Beltfed (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rodd Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thanks, again, for your willingness to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I have had a search for the GIT kit on eBay for quite some, but they never turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltfed Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 The problem with buying a used kit, as someone pointed out, is you get what they purchased for the inking boards. If you what another type or pattern you have to purchase. I'm not sure but GIT may have an exchange program. Also the color of the ink may be different than what you want. How the PO stored the rollers may also be an issue as the they are very soft rubber and will take a 'set' if not stored correctly. Learning how to use it can be frustrating, be prepared for a lot of re do. Yeah, I know if doesn't sound worth it but when you master it, the finished product will make the interior of your ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 We borrowed a GIT kit from a friend a number of years ago and did these. I think this kind of job is as easy as it gets, since I can remove them from the car and lay it flat on the bench. In the past we have done wood graining on garnish moldings but using a different process. We resell these dash inserts and it boils down to ROI. Your point is well taken about the pattern and the care the previous owner took of the rollers. I don't like loaning out tools, so I don't expect my friend to do it either. We have always used printers ink due to the lower cost and availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 We did the entire 2 sides of a '56 Cadillac Station Wagon using the GIT ptoducts. With a bit of practice anyone can do it but it does help if you have a bit of artistic ability, especially on large areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest casper50 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Restorer32 any photos? I'd like to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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