Real wood v plastic

john adam · 3rd May 2018, 01:13

I have just learned that some models had a "real" wood dash as opposed to plastic. Can someone enlighten me? I have a 1999 V6 Connoisseur (Vin 111386) and a 2006 75-T V6 Connoisseur (Vin 334082), both have plastic dashes. Was the real wood an optional extra?
On another matter I am unable to post on the "how to" forum, why?

Rogue · 3rd May 2018, 01:50

Your 99 V6 should be real ... thread below will tell you the differences due to project drive to your later car...

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=34369

macafee2 · 3rd May 2018, 08:53

I think the easy way to tell is the word "Airbag" on the very left hand side that is fitted over the passenger air bag. If flush, its wood, if recessed its genuine plastic.

macafee2

roverbarmy · 3rd May 2018, 09:45

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Originally Posted by macafee2

I think the easy way to tell is the word "Airbag" on the very left hand side that is fitted over the passenger air bag. If flush, its wood, if recessed its genuine plastic.

macafee2

My 99 V reg is flush but my brother in law (cabinet maker) is convinced the dash is plastic!

paul d · 3rd May 2018, 09:53

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

My 99 V reg is flush but my brother in law (cabinet maker) is convinced the dash is plastic!

I'm a bench joiner & I can say the flush one IS wood, albeit a thin veneer with a lot of very hard lacquer over it. Took me 2 weeks of an hour+ every night to sand it off (nitromors wouldn't touch it !) Then frenched polished it as I wanted a proper wood look.

Regards

Paul

Teflon · 3rd May 2018, 10:42

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Originally Posted by paul d

I'm a bench joiner & I can say the flush one IS wood, albeit a thin veneer with a lot of very hard lacquer over it. Took me 2 weeks of an hour+ every night to sand it off (nitromors wouldn't touch it !) .....

I found the same thing when refurbishing a walnut gear knob. Left it soaking overnight in Nitromors and it didn't do a thing. Had to physically sand it in the end.

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Originally Posted by paul d

.....Then frenched polished it as I wanted a proper wood look.

Regards

Paul

I like the sound of that, would love to see some photos if you have any.

Cliff

paul d · 3rd May 2018, 13:21

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Originally Posted by Teflon

I found the same thing when refurbishing a walnut gear knob. Left it soaking overnight in Nitromors and it didn't do a thing. Had to physically sand it in the end.

I like the sound of that, would love to see some photos if you have any.

Cliff

Yes, I've got some pictures & of the Handbrake Sleeve & "eyebrow" I made from solid pieces of walnut & did the same with.

Have been trying to add them but am having some difficulties. Leave it with me

Regards

Paul

KWIL · 3rd May 2018, 15:26

I have had a set of fascias which fit the definition of real wood with the flush airbag. Did not fit them because the plastic version has a better grain, perhaps it is the hard varnish that spoils the real one?

marinabrian · 3rd May 2018, 15:57

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Originally Posted by KWIL

I have had a set of fascias which fit the definition of real wood with the flush airbag. Did not fit them because the plastic version has a better grain, perhaps it is the hard varnish that spoils the real one?

Yes, however Ken, the real wood version doesn't rattle, and the face level vents fit properly

All of my fleet, including the ZT have real wood fitted

Brian

suzublu · 3rd May 2018, 16:01

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Originally Posted by paul d

Yes, I've got some pictures & of the Handbrake Sleeve & "eyebrow" I made from solid pieces of walnut & did the same with.

Have been trying to add them but am having some difficulties. Leave it with me

Regards

Paul

This it?

3rd May 2018, 01:13	#1
john adam Avid contributor 1999 Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur saloon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carterton, NZ Posts: 106 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Real wood v plastic I have just learned that some models had a "real" wood dash as opposed to plastic. Can someone enlighten me? I have a 1999 V6 Connoisseur (Vin 111386) and a 2006 75-T V6 Connoisseur (Vin 334082), both have plastic dashes. Was the real wood an optional extra? On another matter I am unable to post on the "how to" forum, why? __________________ 1999 Rover 75 Connoisseur 2005 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 1970 Rover 2000TC 1973 Rover P5B Coupe 1962 Rover P4 - 100

3rd May 2018, 01:50	#2
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,645 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	Your 99 V6 should be real ... thread below will tell you the differences due to project drive to your later car... https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=34369 __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

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KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,952 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	Real wood dash I have had a set of fascias which fit the definition of real wood with the flush airbag. Did not fit them because the plastic version has a better grain, perhaps it is the hard varnish that spoils the real one?

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I think the easy way to tell is the word "Airbag" on the very left hand side that is fitted over the passenger air bag. If flush, its wood, if recessed its genuine plastic. macafee2