Wood trim coating?

[Heix]

Hi,
since I cant really find clear information about this I wanted to ask you guys…when wood is being restored what coating is used to get close to factory finish? Currently I am doing Zebrano wood on my T Model MB road assistance vehicle, I did test piece with car lacquer and it is “too clear” and brings out too many “imperfections” on wood compared to original which is somewhat dull, I have NOS piece for comparison.

Current wood trim is tinted and pretty much ready for coating. (Original veneer)

 

[sheward]

I think your lacquer application looks great. I thought I've read here that Polyurethane was used by someone. I have no idea what MB originally used.

 

[svhamelly]

I think maybe polyurethane, but that said, your lacquer finish is beautiful and would absolutely work for me!!!
There are concours judges that would probably object, but my car is never going to be subject to concours judging.

 

[TerryA]

@Heix,
I’ve refinished a lot of antique wood in the past. The lacquer finish looks great but if you want you could apply polyurethane over cured lacquer to take down the sheen.

Test this process on a piece of wood before you do it on your wood dash parts.

Note: You can’t apply lacquer over polyurethane because the lacquer thinner will lift the polyurethane but polyurethane should not lift a lacquer finish. BUT TEST IT FIRST!

 

[maw1124]

I'd use the lacquer, originality be damned. Also, I've noticed that my W220 wood is a lot more shiny than the 500E wood, and my sense is that's just age. Ergo, the 500E wood was probably lacquer originally.

This is inspirational...

maw

 

[Heix]

Ok, thanks guys for your opinion I guess Im going to use lacquer to refinish my wood trim then

 

[036]

This is inspirational...

maw

What part? it is sooooooo thick on every corner, even a huge wave here.....

 

[Heix]

What part? it is sooooooo thick on every corner, even a huge wave here.....

Its not sanded down yet theres plenty of lacquer to sand and polish

 

[maw1124]

What part? it is sooooooo thick on every corner, even a huge wave here.....

I just like bright shiny wood. A carpenter or woodworking critic I am not.

maw

 

[emerydc8]

Your test piece looks great @Heix ! I would be happy with it. What brand of auto lacquer?

 

[Heix]

Your test piece looks great @Heix ! I would be happy with it. What brand of auto lacquer?

Coating was done in paint booth.