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rigo · 04-03-2003, 12:13 PM

I re-did my glove box door this weekend...the past owner had some cheesy vinyl pad screwed to it with about 10 machine screws..I wanted the wood grain to match the grant mahogany steering wheel...I used house of kolor candies sprayed through a tack cloth to get some of the wood grain patterns...and then alot of small brush grain details then some clear and buffing...I want to do the gauge cluster next ....hope you like..

rigo

**1971Stepside** · 04-03-2003, 12:20 PM

That looks sweet! I would have never guessed it was painted from that picture!! Good work.

rusty ol' 69' · 04-03-2003, 12:36 PM

Yeah, really nice job!!!! You can't even tell that it's not the real thing!! You wanna do mine next

Custom 68 · 04-03-2003, 12:43 PM

wow
That is all I have to say

monteman · 04-03-2003, 12:48 PM

Did you happen to see the episode of Monster Garage were on the nut hsaker they did a paint job using the same technigue . Looks really sweet.Good job.

BUXMAN66 · 04-03-2003, 01:33 PM

COOL JOB RIGO!

Blue Beard · 04-03-2003, 02:17 PM

Great looking job.

Can't remember the last one I saw that the seat even reflects in the door.

1969 GMC · 04-03-2003, 02:19 PM

sweeet (that's right, 3 e's)

70c10 · 04-03-2003, 02:33 PM

Rigo, that looks cool!

GreenMystChevy · 04-03-2003, 02:37 PM

Very Nice! That whole interior is very Nice! I'm sure the rest of the truck is just as Nice. My truck will need to be painted so when you get a chance you could do my whole truck like that

I'd probably have to put some 10" rims on it if I painted the whole thing like that but hey, something different

rigo · 04-03-2003, 04:14 PM

thanks for all the kind words......I have always liked the look of the wood grain interior trims.....even if it's not year correct for my 68....but hey.....that's what makes them our own trucks....

monteman, I personally didn't see the episode but I heard about it.....There are several different ways to achieve grain effects from tack cloths to grain combs to even using saran wrap for a more burlewood effect...just as you would with a marble texture...but with more colors involved....

I also want to say what a great place this is to hang out and learn stuff..and with a great group of people....I've learned so much from peoples problems, solutions and build ups.

I also hope, in the near future, to post a how-to on fiberglass kick panel enclosures to improve imaging in a stereo system...if i can just get around and do it!

rigo

monteman · 04-03-2003, 05:05 PM

On a difficulty scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate doing something like this?It looks so Real.

rigo · 04-03-2003, 05:36 PM

scale of 1-10....hmmmmm.....maybe a 5 or so....one of the things you need to do is study the grain of the wood your trying to replicate......not all woods are the same.....another thing...is you have to realize the randomness of nature......if you try too hard.....you'll actually make more of an unrealistic patterned look...another thing...is there are several layers there....
1. a white base
2. a candy tangerine covering with streaking of darker areas
3.cover the area with a tac cloth....spray with a mix of tangerine and root beer candies
4.do some hand brush work to get some of the darker grain lines
5.do the tac cloth thing again
6.more brush work and so on....

the whole process took me about an hour from start of the paint to finishing the clear... in sunlight....cause of the nature of candies....and the layering...you actually get a simulated glow that wood gives when it's covered with a varnish...

hope this helps......

rigo

04-03-2003, 12:13 PM	#1
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	Dash up grade I re-did my glove box door this weekend...the past owner had some cheesy vinyl pad screwed to it with about 10 machine screws..I wanted the wood grain to match the grant mahogany steering wheel...I used house of kolor candies sprayed through a tack cloth to get some of the wood grain patterns...and then alot of small brush grain details then some clear and buffing...I want to do the gauge cluster next ....hope you like.. rigo __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

04-03-2003, 12:20 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	That looks sweet! I would have never guessed it was painted from that picture!! Good work. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

04-03-2003, 12:36 PM	#3
rusty ol' 69' Grubbin' Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 293	Yeah, really nice job!!!! You can't even tell that it's not the real thing!! You wanna do mine next __________________ project rust attack 1969 Chevrolet LWB w/ 307. I got power steering now woohooooo!!!!!!!

04-03-2003, 12:43 PM	#4
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	wow That is all I have to say __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

04-03-2003, 01:33 PM	#6
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	COOL JOB RIGO! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

04-03-2003, 12:48 PM	#5
monteman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: reno, nv Posts: 50	Did you happen to see the episode of Monster Garage were on the nut hsaker they did a paint job using the same technigue . Looks really sweet.Good job.

04-03-2003, 02:17 PM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Great looking job. Can't remember the last one I saw that the seat even reflects in the door. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-03-2003, 02:19 PM	#8
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	sweeet (that's right, 3 e's) __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-03-2003, 02:33 PM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Rigo, that looks cool! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-03-2003, 02:37 PM	#10
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	Very Nice! That whole interior is very Nice! I'm sure the rest of the truck is just as Nice. My truck will need to be painted so when you get a chance you could do my whole truck like that I'd probably have to put some 10" rims on it if I painted the whole thing like that but hey, something different __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

04-03-2003, 04:14 PM	#11
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	thanks for all the kind words......I have always liked the look of the wood grain interior trims.....even if it's not year correct for my 68....but hey.....that's what makes them our own trucks.... monteman, I personally didn't see the episode but I heard about it.....There are several different ways to achieve grain effects from tack cloths to grain combs to even using saran wrap for a more burlewood effect...just as you would with a marble texture...but with more colors involved.... I also want to say what a great place this is to hang out and learn stuff..and with a great group of people....I've learned so much from peoples problems, solutions and build ups. I also hope, in the near future, to post a how-to on fiberglass kick panel enclosures to improve imaging in a stereo system...if i can just get around and do it! rigo __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

04-03-2003, 05:05 PM	#12
monteman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: reno, nv Posts: 50	On a difficulty scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate doing something like this?It looks so Real.

04-03-2003, 05:36 PM	#13
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	scale of 1-10....hmmmmm.....maybe a 5 or so....one of the things you need to do is study the grain of the wood your trying to replicate......not all woods are the same.....another thing...is you have to realize the randomness of nature......if you try too hard.....you'll actually make more of an unrealistic patterned look...another thing...is there are several layers there.... 1. a white base 2. a candy tangerine covering with streaking of darker areas 3.cover the area with a tac cloth....spray with a mix of tangerine and root beer candies 4.do some hand brush work to get some of the darker grain lines 5.do the tac cloth thing again 6.more brush work and so on.... the whole process took me about an hour from start of the paint to finishing the clear... in sunlight....cause of the nature of candies....and the layering...you actually get a simulated glow that wood gives when it's covered with a varnish... hope this helps...... rigo __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....



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