Saved from the Demo Derby: 1990 Country Squire

[Kodachrome Wolf]

Definitely watching this for the end result.

If you're considering on coming back to the wood grain, what's the plans for dressing up the trim surrounds?

[Tiggie]

Definitely watching this for the end result.

If you're considering on coming back to the wood grain, what's the plans for dressing up the trim surrounds?

First thought was a tan paint. Second was the possibility of a vinyl wrap company to see what they can do with it. Other thoughts include a hand painted woodgrain effect similar to what they did on 30's cars interior trim. I've done some but would need to practice more. I'm concerned the different pieces might shade differently. A Facebook group member mentioned hydrographic film. Haven't looked into that at all but it is apparently an option.

I hope so. It's much easier to go steel side but the wood grain is something I really like.
When you get to that stage, I'd be interested in how you go about making it happen (vinyl wrap, supplier, etc.) in case I actually get to the same point someday.

I'm 80% planning on putting the woodgrain back. The other option would be a two tone, probably in burgundy to match the guts (on the original white). The trim staying for sure - likely polished aluminum if tutone. But that's all just an idea. I don't mind woodgrain. If I get it done and don't like the car, I can always sell it for a steelside car. The woodgrain certainly adds something unique.

[gadget73]

Ford's white paint was single stage. It also seems very prone to chips, not sure if that is related.

[Tiggie]

Pondering about making a weekly update to this thread. Don't hold me to it.

Rubber wheel arrived. Woodgrain removal progressing faster now. Notes for anyone that cares: if woodgrain is good, park the car in the sun and get a heat gun and it comes off easily. If the woodgrain is bad, get the rubber wheel. I think it is going to take three to do one side.

Took some more trim off. Have progressed a bit more since these pics but will save that for next weeks update.

[Kodachrome Wolf]

Where the woodgrain was cracked and exposing the paint underneath to the elements, is that just dirt lines or is it actually deeply etched from that?

[Tiggie]

Where the woodgrain was cracked and exposing the paint underneath to the elements, is that just dirt lines or is it actually deeply etched from that?

Not 100% sure yet. I think it's hardened glue and dirt. I have some glue remover to use yet: I'll update once I try some of that. If it is into the paint, it's not very deep.

[87gtVIC]

Rubber wheels are so damn handy. I have used them a number of times but never to the extant you are going to be but have found they lasted more than I would have thought.