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Texas Tom · 12-18-2011, 06:43 PM

An alternative to traditional woodgraining for dashes and window moldings is a water transfer process using film. It's often referred to as hydro graphics. It's the same process used to apply camouflage patterns to gun stocks, bows, arrow shafts, etc.

Several companies offer this service for car parts, including valve covers, wheels, dash trim, etc. Obviously, this is for the muscle car crowd.

I've seen some photos of antique car dashboards and window moldings that have been "woodgrained" in this fashion. The results are impressive.

Has anyone used hydro graphics for their Model A? If so, are you pleased with the result? Displeased? Why?

Thanks.

mrtexas · 12-18-2011, 07:12 PM

When my older brother was restoring early V8s I remember him using some type of heat shrink wrap plastic film for wood graining.

Wallace · 12-18-2011, 07:42 PM

I have not seen this in an A, but there is a company in Athens, TX that has done extensive woodgrain in trucks and late model cars. They also do carbon fibre finish on bikes, cars, etc. Their work on gun stocks and other small pieces is impressive. I would think it would be very acceptable for an A.

jims180a · 02-05-2012, 03:20 PM

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12-18-2011, 06:43 PM	#1
Texas Tom Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 137	Has anybody tried Hydro Graphics? An alternative to traditional woodgraining for dashes and window moldings is a water transfer process using film. It's often referred to as hydro graphics. It's the same process used to apply camouflage patterns to gun stocks, bows, arrow shafts, etc. Several companies offer this service for car parts, including valve covers, wheels, dash trim, etc. Obviously, this is for the muscle car crowd. I've seen some photos of antique car dashboards and window moldings that have been "woodgrained" in this fashion. The results are impressive. Has anyone used hydro graphics for their Model A? If so, are you pleased with the result? Displeased? Why? Thanks.

12-18-2011, 07:12 PM	#2
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: Has anybody tried Hydro Graphics? When my older brother was restoring early V8s I remember him using some type of heat shrink wrap plastic film for wood graining.

12-18-2011, 07:42 PM	#3
Wallace Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East Texas Posts: 77	Re: Has anybody tried Hydro Graphics? I have not seen this in an A, but there is a company in Athens, TX that has done extensive woodgrain in trucks and late model cars. They also do carbon fibre finish on bikes, cars, etc. Their work on gun stocks and other small pieces is impressive. I would think it would be very acceptable for an A.

02-05-2012, 03:20 PM	#4
jims180a Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Park Ridge Il. 60068 Posts: 9	Re: Has anybody tried Hydro Graphics? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I do woodgraining for the Model A I'am in the woodworking business for over 40 years.I have done numerous A's with no complaints along with my A's which were national winners fine point cars. If you are intrested call me Jim Antoni 773 406 1123