Veneer

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Jonny cobra

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611 posts

211 months

Wednesday 14th March 2012
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Ok guys got my veneer to do my dash . When i opened the package the veneer is a bit wavey , Do i dampen it to smooth it out ?? Or what would you recommend ??

Thanks guys JC .

Bassfiend

5,530 posts

249 months

Wednesday 14th March 2012
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The veneer will stick pretty flat to the dash material - just clamp it well between a couple of pieces of MDF whilst the glue dries...

Phil

swanny71

2,849 posts

208 months

Wednesday 14th March 2012
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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/

Barreti

6,680 posts

236 months

Thursday 15th March 2012
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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?

Bassfiend

5,530 posts

249 months

Thursday 15th March 2012
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I'm using a 0.2mm thick sheet of carbon fibre as backing ... biggrin

Phil

swanny71

2,849 posts

208 months

Thursday 15th March 2012
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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.