Discussion
I'm mid-dash re-veneer at the moment.
Have been advised to use a substrate layer between the veneer and metal dash. This should help with any future cracking issues and most importantly give a better surface for the veneer to bond to (allows you to use a more suitable wood/wood glue, makes it easier to get the crinkles out, and makes the finishing process easier)
I'm using Tulipwood supplied by the excellent Freed Veneers http://www.veneeruk.com/
Have been advised to use a substrate layer between the veneer and metal dash. This should help with any future cracking issues and most importantly give a better surface for the veneer to bond to (allows you to use a more suitable wood/wood glue, makes it easier to get the crinkles out, and makes the finishing process easier)
I'm using Tulipwood supplied by the excellent Freed Veneers http://www.veneeruk.com/
Barreti said:
Possibly a stupid question then Swanny71 but if you are using Tulipwood as a protective backing for the veneer why do you still need the metal plate behind that?
The Tulipwood backing is as thin as the veneer so I'll be putting 2 layes onto the steel and then the walnut veneer on top of that. Just following the advice of an expert (he has a contact in Jaguar's wood shop) as I've never done a dash before and we all know how easily the veneer cracks when stuck straight onto the metal panel.The 'tabs' on the bottom of the panel that slot into the dash might need thinning out a bit.
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