Wood grain di-noc lives on

Decided to wood grain the tailgate of the Quest in honor of the departed Colony Park. I used a wet process with soapy water on the car body and tacky side of the vinyl. Would not recommend dry process because you will need to do a lot of repositioning to get the job done, and this will not be possible without the soapy water.

 

That looks pretty darn nice. Now for the sides and fake wood trim.

 

Nice...Which product did you use ?

 

Thanks MT1! For now, leaving the "Milk Truck" sides as-is.

Thanks MM! I had bought a length of old GM di-noc on ebay (for a 1970 Kingswood Estate) and had it flatbed-scanned into an image file. I then had a sign company use that image file to make up a roll of new vinyl. The original di-noc was darker, and when the sign company was making me samples, it was coming out almost black. So they played around with the color and intensity to come up with a lighter tone that looks even better on the car than off. I had always liked this particular grain pattern, hence going to the trouble mentioned to get the look I wanted.

 

I have to say I am very impressed with the work you did, a job well done!


But really on the fence about the vehicle you chose, sorry ...........

 

Thanks FT, I never thought I'd drive a mini-van, but have to admit that I actually like the looks of this one. I call it the milk truck with seats.

 

Minivans

I degrade minivans but have had friends and relatives with some that I've been impressed with.
Almost bought a PT Cruiser when they first came out and really came close to getting an HHR panel truck.
If and when we get moved I may end up with a later model station wagon or a few year old minivan. Depends whether I take up drinking or not during my first Illinois winter!

As I posted this a Chrysler town and country add popped up.

 

Minivans will never match a true station wagon, even though I do not feel self-conscious driving this one. Whether or not I ever own another wagon, they'll always be my favorite body style. What wouldn't we all give to see the US auto makers come out with a production retro di-noc woody, like they have with the muscle cars.

 

What may have turned me against minivans might have been brother in law's AstroVan. For awhile I car pooled to work with him in his early AstroVan. Felt like we were riding on the front fender.

 

In the first and second generations of the Chrysler minivan, you could get them with wood - from the factory. Don't know why they stopped......

 

Your first microwave oven had wood grain sides. As did your first color TV.

'Nuff said?

 

Yea they did. And looked just like this.

 

Speaking of woodgrain...

I have been avoiding the car wash with Lil Sis because of the woodgrain. Would it be ok to take her through a brushless car wash with power washers?

 

I don't do car washes. I use my own brush on a handle, sponge, shammy, and water. Occasionally the pressure washer.

But I went thru the brushless car wash with my neighbor friend and it did a good job on his Honda car. I don't see how it would hurt woodgrain unless it was already coming loose.

 

Fannie, I would do hand washing if possible. It will help the woodgrain last longer. After washing, I use Mother's VLR to shine and protect.