Burlwood face lift

freebird67 · 02-08-09, 12:19 PM

I have that burlwood console that my trashman gave to me. I tried just using a little windex to clean it up but after wiping it down it still had a oxized look to it. So I though what the hell it was a freeby.
Using a old sock as a buff rag. I didnt want to waste my guires machine glaze. This stuff has a pretty mild grit to it and is oil free.

hrtbt_1 · 02-08-09, 03:57 PM

wow that cleaned it up pretty good.

The Chief · 02-09-09, 07:24 AM

Yup just as a clearcote is on paint a laquer on wood will respond to a cutting polish

hrtbt_1 · 02-09-09, 07:31 AM

try using some 2000 grit wet and dry sand paper, mist it with water and sand. then use some Johnsons paste wax and rub it out, it should shine right up, you should actually be able to get it as shiny as the paint on the car.

freebird67 · 02-09-09, 10:17 AM

Um fellas this a sticker. It was cruddy and dull. If it were real wood Id have been able to do as yall said. But wet sanding it would only tear ir up.

hrtbt_1 · 02-09-09, 10:39 AM

oh I thought maybe it was, but then Graeme talked abotu buffing wood, so I thought maybe I was wrong and it was a real vanier. You what would REALLY be cool. Put a real wood vanier on it. That would be HARDCORE.

The Chief · 02-09-09, 11:06 AM

Not to hard to do, venneer is easy to apply and use a vacuum bag to ensure a good bond

hrtbt_1 · 02-09-09, 11:09 AM

maybe thats what I should start doing, I could custom veneer just abotu anythign for people, and I have a good source for even rare veneers. HMMMMM, ok if anyone wants stuff custom veneered let me know, I will work you a good deal.

freebird67 · 02-09-09, 11:40 AM

When it comes time Im gonna be using some hand tooled leather with a mohogany trim.