What I do: The parts are soda blasted to bare metal and completely sealed with epoxy primer. I then apply a top quality fill primer and glaze if necessary and block sand it straight and smooth. A base paint is applied and then the graining and toning. Finally it is clear coated with a top quality urethane which is color sanded and buffed.

I charge by the hour because every job is different in terms of condition and intricacy. However an average estimate is as follows:

Dash only, stripped of gauges and trim $2,000 to $2,500 (includes ashtray, gauges bezel, glove box, rear seat ashtrays, and back of rear view mirror if desired.)

Window frames (garnish moldings) $300 each. (Windshield molding counts as 1 if split and wing window posts included with the front door window frames.)

There will be additional charges for body work due to severe rust or damage and to remove any parts such as stainless steel trim, switches, etc from the dash or frames.

There are some cars and trucks in which the dashboards are not removable, e.g 1939 and earlier Chevrolets (other GM cars of those years like Pontiac, Buick, Olds are removable).

In order to woodgrain these cars, I will need to grain the dash in the car at my place of work or a suitable off-site location locally.

I charge by the hour. If your car’s paint and interior are finished the price could be 20% more than a removable dash.

Frames: $300 each or $175 if ready to paint.

I charge by the hour so it depends on the starting condition of your item.

Steering Wheel restoration, painting and/or woodgraining. I don’t do reboning or major repair on steering wheels. There is a minimum of $250 unless it’s part of a larger job (dash, frames, etc)..

Steering Column (removed) $300 to wood grain and $150 to paint..

Click on “Get a Quote” or call for other items and specifics.

I am not an auto body or paint shop and not set up to do body work. It would be better to have any body work done before you bring it to me for woodgraining. Right now I am estimating a price of $10,000 to $12,000 to do a tin woodie.

If you can paint it, I can grain it. Metal, plastic, wood, fiberglass…

I’ve done a kiddie boat ride, 50’s Stoner candy machine, bicycles, file cabinets, Yeti travel mug, and more.

Call or click “Get a Quote” with your woodgraining ideas.