McCall72 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hi folks, I wanted to let you know that I recently was able to replicate the 1st gen MC burlwood pattern while working on an aftermarket gauge project. Fairly simple project here's what you'll need: 1. Rustoleum Dark Brown Satin or flat if you can find it. 2. Testor's or another brand of dull coat clear. 3. MyDipKit.com DK 32-10 Burlwood Grain pattern.- I bought the kit that comes with the transfer film, scotchbrite pad, gloves, mask, activator, primer, and base color. You don't need their base paint as it is too light for this project. I bought their kit on ebay, but if you have stuff like primer and sanding material already all you really need is their transfer film and activator. http://www.ebay.com/itm/121890986162?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Here's what I started with- a plain black bezel for the gauges: You'll want to take a scotch brite pad and scuff your surface and then primer. Once your primer has dried, lightly scuff it and then coat with your Rustoleum Dark Brown paint and let it dry thoroughly. Next is the hydra dipping process. Rather than type out how to do it, here is a video on how its done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI5CgKUiEi8 Once you've rinsed the part and let it dry, you'll need to coat it with a light coat of dull coat clear-the dull coat will match the sheen of the original burlwood insert in the dash. Here is the finished product: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealRed70 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Very nice work. That turned out great. Thanks for sharing. That is so cool make me want to order some now. I could see doing my aluminum pickup wheels that have been damaged by salt with that. Bead blast them an have at it. I could see that skull design on a woodgrain dash panel of a customized Monte Carlo. I give this a thumbs up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 That looks really good. With hydrodipping the possibilities are endless. I would love to try it sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall72 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Here's the finished product: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 That really came out nice rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealRed70 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 That looks like it was meant to be. Looks factory. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Great job! It looks great. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall72 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thanks for the compliments folks. I'm happy to not relying on idiot lights anymore. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I purchased my gauge pod from a guy on a Pontiac site because I had no idea the burlwood kit was available. Yours looks great and I sure would have done it myself had I known where to get the material. Looks factory for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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