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Hi guys am a newby to the wedge fraternity, having recently bought my 1st (im sure there will be more) wedge ! a 350i ! am very pleased with my purchase (especially after replacing bushes, calipers, tyres, and of course the stereo)! the one thing that eludes me is replacement verneer ! mines poo ! i would be happy to go for aluminium or chrome in its place, but after trawling the many websites out there i am nun the wiser ! and would appreciate any help or advise ! As i think its so important to keep these awesome pieces of tvr history looking their best. can anybody help?
Hello Tribbster - welcome to the Wedge fraternity - you will surely have a great deal of fun in your car. There is a veneer specialist that advertises on this site just above the forum - it was there when I read your message! I'm sorry I didn't catch the link for you - but just watch and it comes up with an ad for veneers for Aston Martin, Jag etc. and TVR! There might also be an ad in the 'Links' section.
cheers!
firefox
cheers!
firefox
Hi there and welcome, on my 350 I stripped the wood of all the surfaces to leave the bare metal that the wood is bonded on, I then had the glovebox and dials black chromed with the switch panel and door trims normal chrome.
Came out really well and still looks good after 3 years, probably cost about £80 at your local chromers.
Now need to do it on my 4?0 over the winter as removed the wood, sanded the metal and just lacquared it temporaily (5 months ago !)to stop going rusty
Came out really well and still looks good after 3 years, probably cost about £80 at your local chromers.
Now need to do it on my 4?0 over the winter as removed the wood, sanded the metal and just lacquared it temporaily (5 months ago !)to stop going rusty
Have a look here :
www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?t=106187&f=12&h=0&hw=veneer
and at Streakys site which describes in superb detail :
www.streaky-bacon.co.uk/Wedge/reveneering.html
www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?t=106187&f=12&h=0&hw=veneer
and at Streakys site which describes in superb detail :
www.streaky-bacon.co.uk/Wedge/reveneering.html
Had a few veneers done over the years, if you decide not to go the diy route I would thoroughly recommend Malcolm at London Carriage Craft, he recently completed all the veneer in my 400 - even did the door handles which were previously leather, where possible he uses the same veneer thoroughout to ensure the grain matches and also finishes off the backings with a matt black which continues around the bezels.. it's this attention to detail which makes the finished product that much better..
SteveTribbster, Welcome.
Links to piccies of the carbon dash I put in my SEAC earlier this year. I removed the veneer down to the metal and sent it off to Tim Lamont at ACT who did the Carbon work. The only thing I would do differently is to get Tim to laquer it and then I'd fit some Leven Chrome bezels.
Cheers,
TaS
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Links to piccies of the carbon dash I put in my SEAC earlier this year. I removed the veneer down to the metal and sent it off to Tim Lamont at ACT who did the Carbon work. The only thing I would do differently is to get Tim to laquer it and then I'd fit some Leven Chrome bezels.
Cheers,
TaS
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wow fanx guys ! whilst surfing ive also come across wedge automotive and they do dashboard & door trim ! has any1 used them before ? prices seem reasonable at about £300 for the whole lot ! & they've got lots of other gear 2 ! I dont know if im allowed to post theyre web address ? its http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/shpub/Wedgecat1.html if this isnt allowed please ask sum1's wife to spank me so i wont do it again ! thanks for all your help guys ! its nice to know that there are other people out there !
tribbster said:
Carbon fibre would be a great option ! any specialists you would recommend ?
Tim at ACT is your man,he is away till the beginning of the month.
www.actproducts.co.uk
>> Edited by stainless_steve on Wednesday 27th October 21:55
FT,
Did a good deal with Tim as the first dash he'd done but for a standard job it'd be well South of the £300 for the Veneer that Tribsters been quoted. I had heard folks could get Veneer done for around £220 and the carbon job should be around the £200 mark.
Text your No Paul. Ta,
TaS
Did a good deal with Tim as the first dash he'd done but for a standard job it'd be well South of the £300 for the Veneer that Tribsters been quoted. I had heard folks could get Veneer done for around £220 and the carbon job should be around the £200 mark.
Text your No Paul. Ta,
TaS
Hi Guys
Give us a call at London Carriage Craft Ltd. 0208 428 3991 We will help you with you probs. Visit our site www.london-carriage-craft.com unfortunatly we do not show any pics on TVR as yet.
Many people on PH have spoken of our company. Please visit the FAQ as all the answers are there.
Regards Malcolm Hall LCC
We also produce Carbon Fibre dashborads with a buitiful high gloss finish
Give us a call at London Carriage Craft Ltd. 0208 428 3991 We will help you with you probs. Visit our site www.london-carriage-craft.com unfortunatly we do not show any pics on TVR as yet.
Many people on PH have spoken of our company. Please visit the FAQ as all the answers are there.
Regards Malcolm Hall LCC
We also produce Carbon Fibre dashborads with a buitiful high gloss finish
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