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#187757 - 02/08/10 10:08 PM Burlwood removal and installation
pontiac1968firebird400 Member Registered: 10/14/09 Posts: 55 Loc: South Carolina	Has anyone had any experience in stripping and reapplying with burlwood applications on a center console? any tips are appreciated
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#187762 - 02/08/10 11:54 PM Re: Burlwood removal and installation [Re: pontiac1968firebird400]
BKB1969 Member Registered: 05/19/05 Posts: 332 Loc: Petaluma, CA	I used a da sander to remove to old stuff and had the guy that did my paint help apply the new burlwood. It really wasn't that hard. _________________________ Brian
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#187763 - 02/09/10 12:14 AM Re: Burlwood removal and installation [Re: BKB1969]
Earlybird Senior Member Registered: 11/01/06 Posts: 3998 Loc: FL	No offense to those who have used the contact paper burlwood stuff, but, IMO I have yet to see one that looks even remotely acceptable... _________________________ http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/jg093/
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#187769 - 02/09/10 09:14 AM Re: Burlwood removal and installation [Re: Earlybird]
Graybird Member Registered: 12/07/09 Posts: 9 Loc: MO	This is an interesting topic to me, my console is in need of repair as well. If the contact paper isn't a very good option how about the insert kit from Ames? https://secure.amesperf.com/qilan/Detail_Web?part_num=FA569RL _________________________ http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=42828&id=1093756224&l=970167a300
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#187773 - 02/09/10 09:27 AM Re: Burlwood removal and installation [Re: Graybird]
Earlybird Senior Member Registered: 11/01/06 Posts: 3998 Loc: FL	That is the contact paper... _________________________ http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/jg093/
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#187774 - 02/09/10 09:33 AM Re: Burlwood removal and installation [Re: Earlybird]
Graybird Member Registered: 12/07/09 Posts: 9 Loc: MO	Oh my bad. I thought it was a metal insert. Thanks. _________________________ http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=42828&id=1093756224&l=970167a300
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#187792 - 02/09/10 02:54 PM Re: Burlwood removal and installation [Re: Earlybird]
pontiac1968firebird400 Member Registered: 10/14/09 Posts: 55 Loc: South Carolina	what do you suggest that is closest to the original look?
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#187793 - 02/09/10 02:58 PM Re: Burlwood removal and installation [Re: pontiac1968firebird400]
Dr. Drivability Member Registered: 01/20/09 Posts: 724 Loc: california	I always thought it would be cool to redo them in a burlwood veneer...if you could make the curves angles work with the wood. _________________________ -Jeff http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3323983
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#187805 - 02/09/10 05:49 PM Re: Burlwood removal and installation [Re: Dr. Drivability]
if6was9 Senior Member Registered: 07/22/05 Posts: 3852 Loc: Columbus, Ohio	I'm doing one now... guess ya didn't see the thread I started. http://firstgenfirebird.org/forums/ubbth...html#Post185415 _________________________ Tom '69 Firebird 400 4spd conv '69 Firebird OHC 3spd coupe
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#187809 - 02/09/10 06:28 PM Re: Burlwood removal and installation [Re: if6was9]
Dave's White Rock '68 Droptop Power Member Registered: 01/10/06 Posts: 6101 Loc: White Rock, BC, Canada	I am very happy with mine. I used a bit of clear nail polish on the corners to encapsulate the wraps and seal them off. Other than the slightly different finish you would have to look on the underside to tell it was an applique. _________________________ David 68 Droptop 400 4 spd. http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves68droptopbird/sets/72157602364392289/ "It's a sin to squish old tin!"
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