Is There Room in the Luxury Market for Hyundai?

Replying to: bobad (Jul 08, 2009 10:40 am)

Replying to: bobad (Jul 08, 2009 10:40 am)

I have always wondered about that. Wood veneer accents are treated like gold when used in autos while hardwood floors in homes are nothing special. In fact most of our homes are built almost entirely from wood. We also burn it in our fireplaces. Sure I guess there are certain "exotic" woods but that is mostly just marketing hype. Just think of all the cheap wood veneer furniture that is around now.
 
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)

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"?
 
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.

Replying to: houdini1 (Jul 09, 2009 2:56 am)

Is there such a thing as "wood veneer paint"?
 
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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I bet you refinished it in a light color - everyone seems to do that, thinking it is Heywood Wakefield furniture or something.
 
Back when you had the car, it was just an old beater - and in that condition it would be the same today. I don't hold it against you

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