Looking faux wood...

[sardocs]

Hi Folks - I had an unusual customer request yesterday. He is restoring a '76 Ranchero Squire for some reason. I guess 'cos it has a big block and that can make just about any car fun... Anyway he wondered if I could either source out a supplier for wood grain vinyl to wrap the plastic trim mouldings from the sides and tailgate, or if I could faux paint them to match the factory vinyl. I cant find anything remotely close in my vinyl catalogs. If they were a darker, longer grain wood look I might try painting 'em but he's real stuck on it looking original. Its like a simulation of white oak with tiny grain lines and dots in a greyish colour. I just wondered if anybody here has come across a source for specialty wood grain vinyls. I really don't want to paint these if I don't have to...

 

[Fred Weiss]

You might want to browse our seamless wood tiles if you want to print your own vinyl. What might work for you starts on page 6.

 

[Craig Sjoquist]

I'd first look at original MFG. Ok Ford see if they have this is still available in parts ..(long shot) then look for aftermarket since it's a Ranchero it should be available http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/models/ford~ranchero~makemodel.html.heres a start

 

[sardocs]

Thanks for the quick reply,Fred. I will show him the samples of ash and maple on your site. They might work. He is pretty firm that he wants it to look like the plasti-oak that's already on there. There are no long flatgrain streaks in the pattern and no seams, so it looks like its all one piece. I told him actual wood trim would have seams, but apparently Fordwood doesn't.

 

[sardocs]

Thanks Craig. I'll pass that link on to him, but I think he has already exhausted all the Hemmings, Year One, etc sources. He is a member of our local car club and our drag race club and none of the restorers, enthusiasts, or customizers were able to help. Why are we all at work on Sunday?

 

[SurfaceSigns]

Have a look at these guys - http://www.arroway-textures.com

They have a few different wood discs.

 

[Dejohn]

This is just an Idea but have you thought about using a digi camera to snap off some close up shots and replicate using photoshop...or if you have a small enough piece Try and scan it....Just a thought...Dennis

 

[MachServTech]

3M Di-Noc

http://idsfinishes.com/auto.html

 

[rfulford]

Edit: Had my browser window open too long and did not see that Mach already provided my answer.

 

[sardocs]

Thanks everybody...This Di-noc film seems to be the way to go. There is a wood grain pattern that looks like it might be perfect. Would I need to laminate it or is this stuff supposed to go on as is?

 

[signmeup]

This is just an Idea but have you thought about using a digi camera to snap off some close up shots and replicate using photoshop...or if you have a small enough piece Try and scan it....Just a thought...Dennis

Just do this.