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JagWood -> RE: Wood refinishing? (7/1/2008 3:51:26 AM)
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Well if you do decide to have a go, do not think you can easily sand that finish off [:)]. I highly recommend using a stripper on whatever part(s) you are doing - Something like Savogran brand semi-paste will lift the Polyester finish without harming the veneer, but you may have to leave it overnight to see results. It won''t all come off either, you will have to carefully go over the part(s) with a heat gun and scraper to get it all. Once down to the bare veneer, neutralize with water, let dry and very lightly sand. Also remember that getting rid of the faded/yellowed finish will alter the colour - so if you are doing the air bag panel (for example), you will have to to the other pieces too.
Finishing is a whole other thing, and to obtain the factory look, it''s going to have to be a Polyester either as a base, or full finish. Polyester needs to be applied over a 2K Polyurethane barrier coat, and all this stuff is very nasty, not to mention $$$ and the learning curve and supplies extensive. I recommend posting on the woodweb.com finishing forum to get the details on this type of coating technique.
Cheers,
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