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13th April 2008, 07:49 | #1 |
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Removing scratches from real wood dash
I bought a walnut dash off e bay recently and although i was initially disappointed because the airbag was missing and a couple of other parts were scratched, all in all it wasnt a bad deal as the seller sent the airbag cover and replaced one of the scratched parts, and i also got the air vents, clock,clips etc.
The added bonus which i didnt expect was the main 3 dash pieces were the real walnut ones, but they had some surface scratches in the lacquer a bit like swirl marks on paint. I tried polishing by hand but no luck so in the end i thought why not use my UDM polisher as it removes scratches from the clearcoat on paintwork so why not do the same for lacquer on the real wood dash. Anyway i used the small pads, a small amount of cutting polish, and a slow speed and it removed the scratches no problem before finally fitting to the car as below. This is still work in progress as i am waiting for some other walnut bits off Les and then have to find a walnut and sandstone wheel ! What looks like scratches or polish at the bottom of the picture isnt either - its a part reflection of me taking the picture
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13th April 2008, 11:04 | #2 |
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Looks like the woods dripping off
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Looking good, Rob. Much nicer than the light oak IMHO.
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13th April 2008, 14:37 | #4 |
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yes i am well pleased with the look and cant wait until i am fully " walnutted "
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13th April 2008, 14:40 | #5 |
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I know Les is on the lookout for you,
But what bits are you short of? I may be able to help. |
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The only thing i will be short of which i have not yet paid for are both cup holder covers in walnut and of course the holy grail of steering wheels !
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That is the Great Service you get from Les.
Steering Wheel I think we are all waiting for, Will have a look at other bits I have later. |
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