Anyone have pictures of a dash (in and out of the vehicle) using this stuff?
I would like to see the results, someday I hope to have a wood dash of my
own.
Paul
>From: "Al Johnson" <twojohnsons@cox.net>
>Reply-To: "Al Johnson" <twojohnsons@cox.net>
>To: <65Tiger@comcast.net>
>CC: "Tiger Mailing List" <tigers@autox.team.net>
>Subject: More How-to: WOOD DASH FINISH
>Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 08:52:15 -0500
>
>No--you don't put it that close--there's something about the burnt gasses
>from
>the propane that makes the bubbles in the envirotex come out real quick.
>I got one of those fan tips for my propane torch to spread the flame
>better.
>You have to use a level to get the dash absolutely straight so's the
>material
>ends up even all over the dash.
>This is easy & phenomenal appearing when complete.
>Try it on a piece of wood or wood-grain formica or Wilson-art first &
>you'll
>see.
>It's messy--put a big piece of cardboard on your workbench to collect the
>excess that spills over the side. I also made a long box to cover the dash
>while it dried so no dust or lint would settle on it while it was wet.
>And---I've heard that steering wheel story from Stu for the last 10
>years---not true---this stuff is durable & impervious to thing like lotions
>I'm sure---it's a deep glossy plastic film when dry. And it could not be
>used
>on a steering wheel because of the nature of the application process.
>BTW---This technique was told to me by Scott Woerth 20 maybe 15 years ago.
>Al J
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Al Johnson" <twojohnsons@cox.net>
>
> > Paul---That's the way to go.
> > It's called Envirotex, a two-part epoxy, & you can get it at any big
>art
> > supply place.
> > The dash has to be out of the car and face up & level.
> > You just mix it up, pour it on & it gravity-levels to an even
>thickness..
> > You then have to play a propane torch over it to get the bubbles out
>before
> > it drys.
> > I did mine 10 years ago & as far as I know, it's still perfect.
> > Easy & perfect hi-quality appearance.
> > Al J
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