'Hazing' to walnut dash

ceb · 13th September 2010, 11:40

Hi, Has anyone seen this/no what it is/if it's treatable?

The 'end' pieces of my walnut dash trim have a hazy/foggy thing going on. It appears worse in certain light. Couple of pictures below (the second is delib. out of focus as it shows the issue a bit clearer!)

Any advice welcome

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Cheers,

ceb

SD1too · 13th September 2010, 13:12

I'm no expert but it looks like a lacquer problem. You'll find specialists at The Classic Motor Show (NEC, 13th. & 14th. Nov.) who will know and, no doubt, be able to restore the original finish for you.

Simon.

ceb · 13th September 2010, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

I'm no expert but it looks like a lacquer problem. You'll find specialists at The Classic Motor Show (NEC, 13th. & 14th. Nov.) who will know and, no doubt, be able to restore the original finish for you.

Simon.

Thanks Simon.

Yeah that's what I'm assuming, but didn't know it if it's maybe 'fixable' with silver polish/barkeepers friend etc

NEC! - blimey didn't you know that us southern softies get a nose bleed above Watford Gap

To be honest, cost of the fare/petrol to NEC it's probably cheaper to get a replacement from fleebay/scrappy.

Cheers,

ceb

pab · 14th September 2010, 17:21

a small amount of brasso on the effected areas and buff up to shine.

without looking at the pieces i presume this is a surface imperfection,but could it be under the laquer on the surface of the wood where the seal has broken down on the edge.

ceb · 17th September 2010, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

a small amount of brasso on the effected areas and buff up to shine.

without looking at the pieces i presume this is a surface imperfection,but could it be under the laquer on the surface of the wood where the seal has broken down on the edge.

Thanks PAB.

Brasso it is. I'll get the old buffer out tomorrow, once she's finished doing my lunch

James.uk · 17th September 2010, 13:56

If you cant improve it, get the genuine plastic dash, those ole wooden ones are dead iffy innit.

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Tim_Burgess · 10th November 2010, 19:52

Clouding like that can be caused by using silicone based polishes on the wood. Try getting hold of "Wood Silk" silicone-free polish with beeswax. Available in Morrisons for about £3.

Brings the real walnut dash up a treat. Also good for dining room tables

carl · 3rd December 2010, 19:48

I got a real wood dash for £10 from scrappers so a new one is a cheap option

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