Gladden Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 The panels on the dash: ashtray, radio cover, gages panel, glovebox door, all had decals that mimicked wood stripes. Many moons ago I saw them at a trade fair. The trim around dash and windows had a plastic like coating painted on that was meant to look like wood. I once saw (in Hemmings) that a guy near Houston offered that service but do not find him now. Any leads are appreciated. gladden@airmail.net 713-443-6633 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 The woodgraining was originally painted on. You can either buy a kit from Grain it and do it yourself, or there are several guys in Hemmings I believe that offer the service, or atleast was a while ago. While not correct for my car I chose the color and grain and did my 36 Chrysler myself. I believe they offer the correct patterns and colors for your car. It's pretty easy but takes some time to do a good job. This is a Tigerred maple in a mahogany finish if i recall correctly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladden Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Thank you. I will look in that direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35cz8 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I should still have the set of dash decals that I bought several years ago from a guy that had reproduced them. As I recall, I think he only had a couple of sets left and said he was not going to make any more. If I can, I will find mine and take some pictures of them to post here if you want. They should all still be in the original shipping envelope that might have the address and name of the seller. I haven't seen them offered for sale in a LONG time though. I recall that they were offered for a dash with the radio and a single ash tray or with the double ash trays. Mine is for the dash with the radio in it. The set was not for an entire dash, just the ash trays, glove box door, and guage panel, panel in front of driver and radio control panel. I would have to have my dash board wood grained then use the kit for the removable panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) All of the garnish mouldings and the dashboard itself were painted woodgrain. The ash trays, box doors and instrument panel were nickel plated and covered in a woodgrained transfer. Diran Yazejian used to make and sell these beautiful decals and no longer offers them, but his components are for sale. I need one of his original ash tray decals myself! Your best bet now, would be to take an original piece to a good sign shop and see if they could make replica decals for you. I had that done for the instrument faces on my car. Here is a shot of the gauge faces and the transfer. If needed, I have some of the gauge decals left. It's hard to see the detail of the grain decals on the instrument panel but they are the same as the box panel in grain detail. If any one has an extra ash tray decal from Darin in good condition, I would be interested in it. As a note, the bar area of the decals is clear to let the plating show through. Darin's decals were originally silkscreened and I was told by several signshops that they could not duplicate the sharpness of the originals, so I opted not to have all new ones mad if they wouldn't match. let us know how you make out! Edited April 1, 2021 by jpage (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36 D2 Coupe Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 How bad is the wood graining on your dash? I took mine out of the car and went to work on it last month with some #800 grit sandpaper, alternating with Flitz polish and was able to remove 80+ years of residue. The thing is to use the sandpaper VERY gently and slowly, checking constantly to be sure you're not getting into the original finish. This will take a lot of patience so be prepared to walk away when you find yourself getting too aggressive. What I ended up with is a dash with the original woodgrain that I can live with. The car is not going to be a show girl so she will show her age. I did the same with the garnish moldings and was able to rescue them as well. Diran's decals are wonderful. I might have extras of the ones for the instrument cluster but I'd have to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickaisy Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Great info! I will try the sandpaper and polish trick first 36 d2 coupe. Mine will never be a show car and I don’t want her to be. I don’t mind a little rust and dings in an old beauty! I just don’t want to mess up the dash by doing something wrong. On 3/29/2021 at 11:05 AM, auburnseeker said: The woodgraining was originally painted on. You can either buy a kit from Grain it and do it yourself, or there are several guys in Hemmings I believe that offer the service, or atleast was a while ago. While not correct for my car I chose the color and grain and did my 36 Chrysler myself. I believe they offer the correct patterns and colors for your car. It's pretty easy but takes some time to do a good job. This is a Tigerred maple in a mahogany finish if i recall correctly. Beautiful job! I am looking on the grain it website now. I definitely need to prep my dash first as it is fairly rusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I have not used Grain-it products but have watched them at Hershey several times. They , of course, make it look very easy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickaisy Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 5:21 PM, nearchoclatetown said: I have not used Grain-it products but have watched them at Hershey several times. They , of course, make it look very easy. The pros always do! I am more concerned with using the right products to attack the surface rusting. Might start another post with pictures when I am ready to do the dash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 In my opinion, if you want to remove the rust, the best way is to sandblast the parts, then finish like any other metal parts. That will give the best results. If you wish to keep the 'patina', clean the panels well and the topcoat with clear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vette-kid Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 We are looking into this right now on the P2. My nease does custom art vinyl wraps, so she is going to try to do our glovebox doors. If that doesn't work out then we will try grain-it supplies. The P2 has a metallic stripe down the center, that's going to be the hardest part to recreate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) If that metallic stripe is the plating showing through the decal, have your printer print the decals on clear transfer so the plating shows through. That's how the Dodge decals are done. Edited April 19, 2021 by jpage (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vette-kid Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Honestly, I'm not sure. I have never seen a good Original to go on. Only restored cars and they all seem to be different. First pic is mine, second is a restored example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Off topic, but why would someone put all that money and effort into that car, then turn around and make incorrect door panels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vette-kid Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 I thought that too. Pretty sure they're are no pleats on the door cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35cz8 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Many old cars have been over restored and no longer a true example of the way the factory sent them out. I like to do a restoration as the factory made the car, not what I think looks good. Just my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 The raised, modern hot rod looking plaits are what's out of place. The seat looks good though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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