woodgrain vs. black dash question

[jocko]

I'm curious - what was the texture under the woodgrain applique on the instrument cluster? Was it the same bumpy texture as the black or was it smooth for the woodgrain to adhere better?

Can a black dash be turned into a woodgrain dash or is it the wrong texture to which one can apply the woodgrain stuff.

I'm woodgrain stupid - have only had a black cheyenne dash. Am looking at a super, but the woodgrain is trashed. Probably best to repair THAT dash, but wondering if i might be able to midify another one.

Have seen MANY (unfortunately) horribly botched woodgrain add-ons to lots of these dashes, and wondering if perhaps that is why (i.e. underlying texture not appropriate).

Thanks for schoolin me.