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Has anyone tried painting brown wood to look like black wood?

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Old 01-26-12, 07:41 PM
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Just got pictures of my parts from Source Hydrographics!

They matched my JDM blackwood steering wheel I already have! Cant wait to get them and install them!


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^^^ super nice
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Looks good! Post some pics when you install the pieces
Old 02-02-12, 08:45 PM
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Those look awesome Mike! Can't wait to see the installed pics!
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finally installed it. LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by AMSMIKE
finally installed it. LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

that looks great. did you have to choose a "paint color" or did you just tell them Lexus blackwood and they knew exactly what you wanted?
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Originally Posted by SureShot
that looks great. did you have to choose a "paint color" or did you just tell them Lexus blackwood and they knew exactly what you wanted?
Told then lexus blackwood and they knew what to do to replicate it. i also sent them detailed pictures of my real blackwood steering wheel for reference.
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I have a Silver GS......Was thinking blackwood or brushed aluminum (to go with the silver theme, my wheels I will order are machined aluminum) my interior is black leather........thoughts?
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Originally Posted by AMSMIKE
Told then lexus blackwood and they knew what to do to replicate it. i also sent them detailed pictures of my real blackwood steering wheel for reference.
i still hate i sold you that

interior looks good though
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i wanna get some LV dipped wood
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Looks good mike!
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that looks really good. Is it an exact match to the steering wheel?
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Originally Posted by puff
that looks really good. Is it an exact match to the steering wheel?
yes. dead on
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Originally Posted by AMSMIKE
Just got pictures of my parts from Source Hydrographics!
I've sent them 2 emails over the past 3 weeks and tried to call them too but am not having any luck reaching them. I want them to do the interior of my GX but I can't get a hold of them? I'm taking that as they don't need / want the business? Must be nice....

Can anyone recommend another shop for hydro-dipping?
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Originally Posted by RCsGX
I've sent them 2 emails over the past 3 weeks and tried to call them too but am not having any luck reaching them. I want them to do the interior of my GX but I can't get a hold of them? I'm taking that as they don't need / want the business? Must be nice....

Can anyone recommend another shop for hydro-dipping?
that sucks. try searching for reputable hydro coating places.


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