Custom R56 Dash
Apr 28, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Custom R56 Dash
So I wanted to put a custom wood dash in my R56. I made a few mock ups using, walnut and black stained ash. Let me know what you think.
Apr 28, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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Real wood or just a sticker?
Apr 28, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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Real wood. I might I would make a wood under the for veneer. I also might just place veneer over the plastic, but I feel that would end badly.
Apr 28, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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I think it would be cool but, it is all about execution. Good luck.
Apr 28, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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Thank which of the 3 do you think looks best.
Apr 28, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Apr 28, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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That is up to you I just like the idea of it.
Apr 28, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Apr 29, 2013 | 05:13 AM
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What are the colors for your car's seats and exterior? I like the ash best, but I think the walnut would look nice with some interior/exterior combos.
Apr 29, 2013 | 06:26 AM
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I have a red paint with white stripes and the inside is black.
Apr 29, 2013 | 06:44 AM
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I agree- all 3 look great!
Apr 29, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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I think the walnut looks a bit dated. The black stained ash looks the most modern but then a bit BMW. I'm leaning towards the black stained ash.
Apr 29, 2013 | 11:05 AM
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I like the middle one, it is the richest-looking. Something about the red tints in it, I think. The others, especially the ash, are way too cold for me.
Apr 29, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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I like the 1st one.
Apr 29, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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I adore the first one. But I have always had a fondness for black stained wood. If you find a source, let me know. I would order it in a minute if I could get it.
Apr 30, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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I talk to someone who has a wood shop about it they said either veneer the plastic or make the full piece of wood from one block.
May 4, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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I have a red paint with white stripes and the inside is black.
If the inside is black, than stick with black theme (#1).
May 4, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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Great idea, solid wood would work or a real veneer, if you get the right grain.
May 4, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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Not a fan of wood, but #1 has me re-thinking my stance!
May 4, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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May 4, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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No doubt about it go with ash. It's a cleaner look and will look less "aged" as the years go on.
May 13, 2013 | 10:24 AM
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I have made progress. I have carved the shape out. I still need to fine sand it, as well as stain, gloss, and buff it.
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May 13, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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May 13, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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May 13, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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Nice progress but I'm curious to how you will attach these.
