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4147 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 1:56 PM
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Replying to: lemko (Jun 24, 2009 11:33 am) Not sure about the wood and aluminum, though. Real aluminum can be a bad thing - it dings very easily, such as when you hit a briefcase against it. And then good luck getting that dent out. Plastic is usually painted and that scratches, but it's far more resilient than aluminum. Wood looks great but over time it can warp and crack. And of course the appearance will depend on the quality of the finish. |
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Regarding the interior, well even without the badge I'd never mistake it for something costing more than 50k. The leather is real, I'm very sure of it. Lexusgrade? No, but about the same level as Acura or Cadillac IMO. The wood and metal, no matter what some others here say, are definitely plastic. I will never change my opinion about that. Wood is NOT flexable, plastiwood is. Real metal heats up fast, plastic doesn't. All things said, the quality of those materials are good, and overall, an effort worthy of praise.
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Replying to: m4d_cow (Jul 08, 2009 12:01 am) All "wood" panels are actually plastic, covered with very thin wood veneer. So yea, "wood" parts can be flexible. But I don't think the Genesis has any real wood, not AFAIK. I read on one of the auto magazine sites (or maybe saw it on TV) that the Genesis console was real aluminum. Unless the aluminum is paper thin, it's very durable. |
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Replying to: bobad (Jul 08, 2009 10:40 am) |
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Replying to: bobad (Jul 08, 2009 10:40 am) If RR is using thin wood veneer over plastic just imagine what the other mfgs are using. Is there such a thing as "wood veneer paint"? 
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Replying to: houdini1 (Jul 09, 2009 2:56 am) Actually, RR uses plastic as a quality measure. Real wood panels would rattle and crack in a short time. The plastic panels are more stable, and should last 30 years if kept out of the sun. I'm no fan of plastic, but in this case, it's the best solution. RR used gorgeous walnut burl veneer in the program I watched. I suppose they would use any wood you choose, because each car is custom built. All the glues they use to secure the panels, upholstery, insulation, etc. is where much of the "new car smell" comes from. No wonder you feel giddy riding in a new car. 
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Replying to: houdini1 (Jul 09, 2009 2:56 am) Sure. Our capitol building has these humongous marble columns. Very impressive. Paint. Fancy paint pigments mixed in with cement, but paint. No reason you couldn't coat your dash with some of that. Scagliola is Italian for paint I guess. 
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Replying to: houdini1 (Jul 09, 2009 2:56 am) Dashboard wood tends to be a very thin veneer for safety reasons too - splintering etc. Even on 50+ year old MB it is this way, although the wood along the windows and pillars is much thicker.
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Replying to: fintail (Jul 09, 2009 7:43 am)
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Replying to: fezo (Jul 09, 2009 12:13 pm) The 1960s W112 coupes have a lot of thick wood too - a good quality refinishing in proper colors and textures can run several thousand dollars.
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