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**72 tigger** · 04-06-2012, 08:58 PM

This is interesting!

Solver · 04-06-2012, 11:20 PM

Has anyone ordered and tried the 3m stuff ?
Or ordered samples to find the best factory match?
If so what color comes closest to oem

thanks

Lugnutt · 04-07-2012, 06:09 PM

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LOL! His name is Jason. His user name is "Same-Year-As-Mine-72

I'm not making fun of you,I just got a kick out of that.

I know (from personal experience) what Mel is saying. You can't exactly take everything Gary says as the Godspell,I'm afraid to say. He does some great things,but he's a business man and don't forget it.

I hate to brag,but here's them little old things I stumbled on at a yard sale for $5 (just kidding)

Thanks for that info K.

Say, what do you want for those nice woodgrains? I'm drooling here.

Lugnutt · 04-07-2012, 06:13 PM

I'm looking into Water Transfer Printing also. I found a guy who says he could do these panels in walnut woodgrain for about $40 each. Has anybody ever done these panels in a Water Tranfer?

otsenre · 04-07-2012, 07:23 PM

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Here are mine, before,after a little straightenting, and in primer. Will get my base coat on later, and then the first glaze coat tommorrow. Stay tuned

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Sillyoldman · 04-07-2012, 07:57 PM

I like the look. Seems like a good alternative. Nice job.

otsenre · 04-07-2012, 08:13 PM

I will add another coat and do some graining tommorrow, this is just a first coat of glaze

Sillyoldman · 04-07-2012, 09:21 PM

Are you going to continue with straight brush strokes, or maybe throw in some curves and swirls? I have not messed with wood grain painting but I'm intrigued.

Zoomin · 04-07-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Solver

Has anyone ordered and tried the 3m stuff ?
Or ordered samples to find the best factory match?
If so what color comes closest to oem

thanks

I'm pretty sure that's what Cheyenne Super Man uses. He also does glove box doors and instrument panels, so they all match.

VA72C10 · 04-07-2012, 09:49 PM

Looking good! Do you have the graining tool or going to do it freehand? Are you going to polish out the raised portion afterwards or leave it painted?

**special-K** · 04-08-2012, 09:02 AM

Ernesto,that is coming out saweet! That's what I'm taking about. Man,unless you are doing a 100pt absolute correct all original restoration,this is better. Custom hand work tops production methods,in my book,and I'm all about original. But,I like subtle upgrades and craftsmanship on my stuff.

RCbowtie69 · 04-08-2012, 09:23 AM

Looking good!!!!!!!

otsenre · 04-08-2012, 07:58 PM

the thing about using paint is you can always fix what you mess up, here I tried to fog in a little black, but it got away from me, now I will sand and start over. BUMMER

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VA72C10 · 04-08-2012, 10:45 PM

sorry to hear/see that...

But as you said...relatively cheap fix...much better than scratching the vinyl overlay

Have you ever seen the woodgrain tool that puts natural looking grain on? It's like a rubber stamp you slide across while moving up and down...

otsenre · 04-08-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

sorry to hear/see that...

But as you said...relatively cheap fix...much better than scratching the vinyl overlay

Have you ever seen the woodgrain tool that puts natural looking grain on? It's like a rubber stamp you slide across while moving up and down...

Yes, I have one, thats what I will use, just wanted a little black in there. I will do the glovebox door and instrument cluster as well.

otsenre · 04-09-2012, 09:42 PM

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VA72C10 · 04-09-2012, 10:08 PM

That looks good....and should work well on the dash...interested to see how you can do on the door panels with it.

CHYNSPR · 04-09-2012, 11:36 PM

Both look fantastic...following with great interest.

What is this woodgrain tool you speak of?

**special-K** · 04-10-2012, 09:35 AM

I've done walnut veneer before. On the door panels I painted the outer area matte black. It's not an original interior anymore and that looked a lot better than worn out factory pieces.

otsenre · 04-13-2012, 03:52 PM

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**special-K** · 04-13-2012, 04:13 PM

Looks amazing!

VA72C10 · 04-13-2012, 04:57 PM

Nice work! Looks great!

m6z · 04-13-2012, 05:10 PM

nice

**jocko** · 04-13-2012, 05:47 PM

wow. that looks much better than I ever though painted wood could look. Passes for factory in my book. Very nice job.

Lugnutt · 04-13-2012, 07:35 PM

very nice work.

04-06-2012, 08:58 PM	#26
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04-06-2012, 11:20 PM	#27
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? Has anyone ordered and tried the 3m stuff ? Or ordered samples to find the best factory match? If so what color comes closest to oem thanks __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

04-07-2012, 06:13 PM	#29
Lugnutt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 194	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? I'm looking into Water Transfer Printing also. I found a guy who says he could do these panels in walnut woodgrain for about $40 each. Has anybody ever done these panels in a Water Tranfer?

04-07-2012, 07:57 PM	#31
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? I like the look. Seems like a good alternative. Nice job. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-07-2012, 08:13 PM	#32
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? I will add another coat and do some graining tommorrow, this is just a first coat of glaze

04-07-2012, 09:21 PM	#33
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? Are you going to continue with straight brush strokes, or maybe throw in some curves and swirls? I have not messed with wood grain painting but I'm intrigued. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-07-2012, 09:49 PM	#35
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? Looking good! Do you have the graining tool or going to do it freehand? Are you going to polish out the raised portion afterwards or leave it painted? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-08-2012, 09:02 AM	#36
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? Ernesto,that is coming out saweet! That's what I'm taking about. Man,unless you are doing a 100pt absolute correct all original restoration,this is better. Custom hand work tops production methods,in my book,and I'm all about original. But,I like subtle upgrades and craftsmanship on my stuff. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-08-2012, 09:23 AM	#37
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? Looking good!!!!!!! __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

04-08-2012, 07:58 PM	#38
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? the thing about using paint is you can always fix what you mess up, here I tried to fog in a little black, but it got away from me, now I will sand and start over. BUMMER

04-08-2012, 10:45 PM	#39
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? sorry to hear/see that... But as you said...relatively cheap fix...much better than scratching the vinyl overlay Have you ever seen the woodgrain tool that puts natural looking grain on? It's like a rubber stamp you slide across while moving up and down... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-09-2012, 09:42 PM	#41
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? bought a piece of veneer and used it on glovebox door. I may just do the door-panels and cluster the same way

04-09-2012, 10:08 PM	#42
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? That looks good....and should work well on the dash...interested to see how you can do on the door panels with it. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-09-2012, 11:36 PM	#43
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? Both look fantastic...following with great interest. What is this woodgrain tool you speak of? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne (LWB now a SWB)

04-10-2012, 09:35 AM	#44
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? I've done walnut veneer before. On the door panels I painted the outer area matte black. It's not an original interior anymore and that looked a lot better than worn out factory pieces. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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04-13-2012, 03:52 PM	#45
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? veneer did not work out for me, so after some trial and error, decided to just use paints and gel stains , here is where I am now

04-13-2012, 04:13 PM	#46
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? Looks amazing! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-13-2012, 04:57 PM	#47
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: What's the latest on the woodgrain door panels? Nice work! Looks great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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