Painted woodwork ?

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2013: Painted woodwork ?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dick Fischer on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 01:14 am:

I'm doing some repairs to the compartment lid beneath the rear seat on my '12 Touring and have a question:

All of the woodwork under the seats on my car is painted black. I'm pretty sure this is all original wood, but was it originally painted ?

Thanks,

Dick


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Roger Karlsson, southern Sweden on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 01:26 am:

Short answer: Yes (details might vary depending on body manufacturer.) For a longer answer see Trent Bogges and Bruce McAlley's articles in the encyclopedia: http://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/P-R.htm


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Allan Richard Bennett on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:03 am:

Dick, my observations are that the black paint used on model T woodwork was not much more than a stain. I duplicate this by mixing brushing enamel with 50% by volume of mineral turpentine. It is a thin wash and soaks in readily, leaving a non glossy finish.

Others may see things differently.

allan from down under.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dick Fischer on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 03:16 pm:

OK, thanks guys. What you describe looks very much like what I'm seeing in the way of thin black paint.

Dick


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By David Sosnoski on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 06:04 pm:

Krylon Semi-Flat black paint looks just about right - in my opinion. Just put on a thin coat - just enough to make it black.

Dave S.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By David Dare - Just a little South West . on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 06:17 pm:

I did the same as Allan mentions with my 13 touring, a thinned down enamel wash.


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