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Bruce/CT · 11-28-2017, 04:08 PM

Hi Barners,

The wood is all done. Now, is the seat frames for my 1936 Ford Club Cabriolet PAINTED with reduced Black oil based paint or STAINED with reduced Black stain? How much ( percent) is it reduced?
Thanks,
Bruce/CT

TJ · 11-28-2017, 04:18 PM

Your wood seat frame is covered by upholstery. I would not treat any wood covered by upholstery with an oil product. To my knowledge these frames were bare wood when covered at the factory.

TagMan · 11-28-2017, 04:54 PM

The original wood frame on my '36 3w's seat is unpainted wood.

Bruce/CT · 11-28-2017, 07:01 PM

I believe the wood that came with my car was original and it has some sort of black finish. That is the reason I asked the question.
Bruce/CT

johndee138 · 11-28-2017, 07:56 PM

What TagMan said

rich b · 11-28-2017, 10:25 PM

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The wood for the bottom and backrest cushions on both the '36 seats I have had some sort of black paint finish.

Bruce/CT · 11-28-2017, 11:17 PM

Thanks, Rich B
Now I would like to what type of black paint finish.
Bruce/CT

1937sedandelivery · 11-28-2017, 11:33 PM

I have used some black paint stain from Roy Naciwiecz (sp?) for my 37 floor boards. Don't know if it would be appropriate for your 36 seat wood...

Terry,OH · 11-29-2017, 07:15 AM

Some seat frames are natural and some are painted or stained, especially open car. My Cabriolets were painted so first I stained, after the stain dried, I then spray painted flat black. Paint and Poly as well as most finishes do not deeply penetrate wood, stain does. I wanted to add some protection from moisture, especially under the frame.

Bruce/CT · 11-29-2017, 09:27 AM

Ah, stupid me. I should have thought of Roy.
I've already written him. He should have been my first thought.
Thank you everyone for your input.
Bruce/CT

Kube · 11-29-2017, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce/CT

I believe the wood that came with my car was original and it has some sort of black finish. That is the reason I asked the question.
Bruce/CT

Originally, the wood was dipped in a mixture of old (used) oils (to describe it simply) to offer some bit of preservative. That gave the wood that blackened appearance you describe.
I use Minwax Ebony stain - two coats, to replicate the authentic appearance.

11-28-2017, 04:08 PM	#1
Bruce/CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middlebury, CT Posts: 780	1936 WOOD SEAT FRAME; WOOD STAIN or PAINT Hi Barners, The wood is all done. Now, is the seat frames for my 1936 Ford Club Cabriolet PAINTED with reduced Black oil based paint or STAINED with reduced Black stain? How much ( percent) is it reduced? Thanks, Bruce/CT __________________ Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.......Henry Ford

11-28-2017, 04:18 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 1936 WOOD SEAT FRAME; WOOD STAIN or PAINT Your wood seat frame is covered by upholstery. I would not treat any wood covered by upholstery with an oil product. To my knowledge these frames were bare wood when covered at the factory.

11-28-2017, 04:54 PM	#3
TagMan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Alvaton, Kentucky, USA Posts: 955	Re: 1936 WOOD SEAT FRAME; WOOD STAIN or PAINT The original wood frame on my '36 3w's seat is unpainted wood.

11-28-2017, 07:01 PM	#4
Bruce/CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middlebury, CT Posts: 780	Re: 1936 WOOD SEAT FRAME; WOOD STAIN or PAINT I believe the wood that came with my car was original and it has some sort of black finish. That is the reason I asked the question. Bruce/CT __________________ Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.......Henry Ford

11-28-2017, 07:56 PM	#5
johndee138 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 505	Re: 1936 WOOD SEAT FRAME; WOOD STAIN or PAINT What TagMan said

11-28-2017, 10:25 PM	#6
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,827	Re: 1936 WOOD SEAT FRAME; WOOD STAIN or PAINT Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The wood for the bottom and backrest cushions on both the '36 seats I have had some sort of black paint finish.

11-28-2017, 11:17 PM	#7
Bruce/CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middlebury, CT Posts: 780	Re: 1936 WOOD SEAT FRAME; WOOD STAIN or PAINT Thanks, Rich B Now I would like to what type of black paint finish. Bruce/CT __________________ Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.......Henry Ford

11-28-2017, 11:33 PM	#8
1937sedandelivery Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 332	Re: 1936 WOOD SEAT FRAME; WOOD STAIN or PAINT I have used some black paint stain from Roy Naciwiecz (sp?) for my 37 floor boards. Don't know if it would be appropriate for your 36 seat wood...

11-29-2017, 07:15 AM	#9
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: 1936 WOOD SEAT FRAME; WOOD STAIN or PAINT Some seat frames are natural and some are painted or stained, especially open car. My Cabriolets were painted so first I stained, after the stain dried, I then spray painted flat black. Paint and Poly as well as most finishes do not deeply penetrate wood, stain does. I wanted to add some protection from moisture, especially under the frame.

11-29-2017, 09:27 AM	#10
Bruce/CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middlebury, CT Posts: 780	Re: 1936 WOOD SEAT FRAME; WOOD STAIN or PAINT Ah, stupid me. I should have thought of Roy. I've already written him. He should have been my first thought. Thank you everyone for your input. Bruce/CT __________________ Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.......Henry Ford