Question for the Senior Members (long time members)about Woodgrain dash - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-28-2009, 09:51 AM

Hey guys, I have been on the board for what seems like a lifetime now. I remember years and years ago, that someone mentioned how they were able to save a few of the original woodgrain dash overlays off of old dash bezels by soaking them for a few days in something. For the life of me, I can not find that same post after 3-4 hours searching over the past couple days. I have tried everything. I know it was discussed long ago, but I have no idea where it is. Does anyone happen to remember anything on the topic. Much appreciated. Trevor

Longhorn Man · 07-28-2009, 04:21 PM

no clue... but here's a free bump to the top for ou.

unclewatts · 07-28-2009, 07:18 PM

WD-40 or Liquid Wrench. Start a corner and soak. Keep repeating until it comes off. Of course it ruins the glue but you save the over lay.

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-28-2009, 07:56 PM

thank you very much, that is what I was thinking I was going to use. Thanks Trevor

ChevLoRay · 07-28-2009, 09:28 PM

WD-40? I have seen a number of times when spraying WD-40 on something that contained plastic ended up softening the plastic. I'd find something that I could sacrifice before I risked screwing up the original stuff.

I have a couple rolls of Dinoc, which is the woodgrain stuff that GM used in the 70's. One is a full roll, the other has been used for pieces like adding woodgrain on something. I thought about trying to use it over the past 30 years, but didn't find anything that I thought it would look good on. But, an old friend (now dead) did use it to re-do the woodgrain on his '51 Chevy. Looked good, but he was a perfectionist. I don't know of anyone else who would go to the trouble he went to.

unclewatts · 07-29-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

WD-40? I have seen a number of times when spraying WD-40 on something that contained plastic ended up softening the plastic. I'd find something that I could sacrifice before I risked screwing up the original stuff.

Actually the last time (a couple of weeks ago) I tried this, I used Liquid wrench in the squeeze bottle. I was removing the woodgrain sticker of of my glovebox that I got from Classic parts. It didn't mess up the Vinyl which are what these films are made of. I wouldn't try it on polystyrene though.

07-28-2009, 09:51 AM	#1
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Question for the Senior Members (long time members)about Woodgrain dash Hey guys, I have been on the board for what seems like a lifetime now. I remember years and years ago, that someone mentioned how they were able to save a few of the original woodgrain dash overlays off of old dash bezels by soaking them for a few days in something. For the life of me, I can not find that same post after 3-4 hours searching over the past couple days. I have tried everything. I know it was discussed long ago, but I have no idea where it is. Does anyone happen to remember anything on the topic. Much appreciated. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-28-2009, 04:21 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Question for the Senior Members (long time members)about Woodgrain dash no clue... but here's a free bump to the top for ou.

07-28-2009, 07:18 PM	#3
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Question for the Senior Members (long time members)about Woodgrain dash WD-40 or Liquid Wrench. Start a corner and soak. Keep repeating until it comes off. Of course it ruins the glue but you save the over lay. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

07-28-2009, 07:56 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Question for the Senior Members (long time members)about Woodgrain dash thank you very much, that is what I was thinking I was going to use. Thanks Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-28-2009, 09:28 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Question for the Senior Members (long time members)about Woodgrain dash WD-40? I have seen a number of times when spraying WD-40 on something that contained plastic ended up softening the plastic. I'd find something that I could sacrifice before I risked screwing up the original stuff. I have a couple rolls of Dinoc, which is the woodgrain stuff that GM used in the 70's. One is a full roll, the other has been used for pieces like adding woodgrain on something. I thought about trying to use it over the past 30 years, but didn't find anything that I thought it would look good on. But, an old friend (now dead) did use it to re-do the woodgrain on his '51 Chevy. Looked good, but he was a perfectionist. I don't know of anyone else who would go to the trouble he went to. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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