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Whifty |
03-13-2018 @ 4:25 PM
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For those of you interested in woodgraining your dash but don't care to spend a couple grand to do it, I thought I'd share this with you. I did my dash and window molding with 3M Di-Noc Mahogany vinyl, then two coats of clear. I did it myself, but it would have been easier with a helper. All you need is a hair dryer or heat gun, razor knife and a plastic or wooden paddle.
This message was edited by Whifty on 3-13-18 @ 4:27 PM
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Whifty |
03-13-2018 @ 4:26 PM
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photo 2
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MG |
03-13-2018 @ 5:53 PM
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WOW! Given the photos you've posted, that certainly did turn out nice. Is this your first time use of that 3M Di-Noc stuff? Were the instructions that came with it pretty explicit? Frankly, I have never heard of it before....
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1937sedandelivery |
03-13-2018 @ 6:59 PM
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Oh yeah, very nice 37 Standard dash. I want to make mine look like that. Definitely interested in further information on this thread. Thanks, gregg
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Whifty |
03-13-2018 @ 7:19 PM
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This is the first time I've ever used it. It's really pretty easy to use but it can be tedious. that's why it's best to have a helper. The trick is to lay it on the part then heat it to stretch out, which removes the bubbles you may get. It stretches easy and doesn't distort the woodgrain. The reverse side is super adhesive but is easily removed with heat. I almost wished I had gotten the Bubinga because it is already glossy. Send for samples first. The photos don't do it justice, it looks like real wood in person. I bought it from: https://www.metrorestyling.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=di-noc&Submit=GO
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Whifty |
03-13-2018 @ 7:31 PM
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installation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3A8rEgzJus
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MG |
03-13-2018 @ 9:13 PM
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Gotta be careful with that Exacto Knife. Did you do your dash while it was in the car or was it out of the car?.... Oops...I see now from your pictures that your dash was removed from the car when you covered it....
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ibshane |
03-13-2018 @ 10:36 PM
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Looks great..., Beautiful job!!
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trjford8 |
03-14-2018 @ 8:45 AM
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Very nice job. As I recall Di-Noc has been a round for some time.
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voced |
03-15-2018 @ 7:10 AM
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What size did you start with that gave you plenty to use. Was it easy to install? Thanks, Jerry
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