Wood Trim - Need some help!

[Ti Kan]

Kevin G writes:
> I just removed the instrument cluster in an 89 200 TQ (early model) and
> during the process discovered that my "wood" trim was really just super
> thin plastic which developed multiple cracks even though it was covered
> with tape to prevent scratching.
>
> I would appreciate some advice.  Does anyone sell this plastic trim? Can
> I fix this one?

It's real wood, just a very thin laminate on a backing and coated with
thick layer of lacquer.  You can try to sand it down carefully, until
you get to the wood but not through it, and then re-apply stain and lacquer.

-Ti
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