I have just finished the dash on my 77 Spit. I pulled it out, removed the
finish veneer (mahog.. I think), and replaced this with a polished formica
that looks like a burly wood finish. It's hard to believe that it is
formica...no sanding, no urethane and so on....glue it down and "router" out
the holes and edges. Certainly not original..........
Paul Logue
Midland, GA
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From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net on behalf of
Martin_A._Secrest@NEB.VOA.GOV
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 1997 10:09 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Dash Board Finish
Michael Fatsi wrote:
>>My buddy just bought a new veneer dash for his TR-6 from TRF. He wants
to finish it to add a bit of lustre. I remember that Spar varnish was
reccommended by some, but I am fielding opinions on what others think is
the best, and most durable finish.<<
I came across this same problem when I fabricated a solid walnut dask for my
Spit. I tried spar urethane, but no matter what I did, the finish was lumpy
and
lousy. I took it off and applied simple Tung oil to the dash, which provides
water
and U-V protection. It can be buffed to a sheen, and thought it has to be
reapplied a couple times a year, but I think it looks a lot better than other
finishes I have seen -- allows you to see the texture of the wood. Available
at most large home centers.
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Martin Secrest
74 Spitfire 1500
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