dash refinishing

[elvimto]

I have all the seven dash wood sections out and have the veneer and stain completed. I used a polyacrylic sealer and finisher for wood finishes i have applied about four coats so far but I keep getting what look like small air bubbles when the finish dries. I have used 600 1000 and tried 2000 in between the coats and air blasted to remove any dust and debris. I am using the correct brush for this application anybody have a way to achieve a better finish. I already had to reveneer the gauge panel and glove compartment door after the veneer lifted and split on me when I was sanding it. I dont need a perfect finish but would like it to look decent. Any help apprieciated.

cheers Stuart

[Staghound]

I find the water based products have bubbles you can't get rid of,maybe try a oil/spirit based product...if you aren't already.

[jbuckl]

I have all the seven dash wood sections out and have the veneer and stain completed. I used a polyacrylic sealer and finisher for wood finishes i have applied about four coats so far but I keep getting what look like small air bubbles when the finish dries. I have used 600 1000 and tried 2000 in between the coats and air blasted to remove any dust and debris. I am using the correct brush for this application anybody have a way to achieve a better finish. I already had to reveneer the gauge panel and glove compartment door after the veneer lifted and split on me when I was sanding it. I dont need a perfect finish but would like it to look decent. Any help apprieciated.

cheers Stuart

Rustins 2 pack only creates bubbles on application 1) if too much is put on 2) if the paint stripper has not been cleaned effectively.


Which lacquer are you using?

[AlanD]

i have used a gloss roller, the finish is brilliant, air bibbles but they disapate with Rustin's. i have posted pictures on previous posts if you search.
thin coats was what i did, about 12 to 20 will be needed, leave them just touch dry, then coat again, then sand them back, 300, 600, 1200 then polish with t-cut, turned out great

hope this helps

Alan

[elvimto]

I will do a search on Rustins and check out the properties. I am using a product over hear made by Minwax polycrylic water base and have sent an email to them. Alan I saw the set you did great stuff so once you coat the veneer and rub with wet and dry is the T cut like a mild buffing or rubbing compound? Just did a search and found t cut I should be able to find similar product Alan did you use a buffer or did you hand finish ?

cheers Stuart

[AlanD]

Hi Stuart,
it may be that because it is water based. The veneer will soak up water then want to dry out. Rustins starts to cure properly after 24 hours so you have a small time frame to work with. if you miss the curing time it's fully off after 3 or 4 days dependant on tempreture of your work room. dont rush it, it does take time.
The t-cut is a scratch remover for paint work a very mild abrasive, i found it best to do it by hand, i thought of a polisher, but i thought the heat of it would affect it so it was all by hand. it was a lot better to polish than the sanding. i have found though to sand half way through then a few more coats and sand again. It has worked well, best of luck Stuart i did mine over a period of weeks.

[AlanD]

Oh sorry i forgot to say, roll a rag into a ball then wrap another round it to polish with, i found it worked well on the polishing

[elvimto]

Thanks for the information and help, I went to the DIY store last night and found a spray polyurethane made by Minwax the same company that made the acrylic I was using and decided to give it a try, the results look very good I went for the clear gloss look. This product does not require final polishing, although its not up to your high gloss finish Alan, but I may be done with the dash you always learn something.Next time if I have to do a dash I will be ready.I will post some pics over the week end.

cheers Stuart

[elvimto]

It worked out not to bad I used an American Walnut stain which ended up not being to dark

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[DJT]

It worked out not to bad I used an American Walnut stain which ended up not being to dark

I like it.........

Dave

[AlanD]

it's worked well Stuart, well done looks very good