re: Automobile / Ferdinand Piech

[Phil Rose <pjrose@servtech.com>]

>Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 17:39:09 +0200 (MET DST)
>From: Tom Nas <tnas@euronet.nl>
>Subject: re:  Automobile / Ferdinand Piech
>
>Phil Rose <pjrose@servtech.com> wrote:
>
>>Interesting comment from a guy whose company covered the so-called "real"
>>wood trim in Audis so thoroughly with some kind of polyurine varnish that
>>it looks about as close to "artificial wood" as possible. Was that designed
>>specifically for the U.S. market?
>
>Polyurine? Is that taking the piss? ;-)
>
>Shouldn't that be polyurethane, as in yacht lacquer?
>
>Tom

In certain woodworking circles, the polyurethane finish is considered so
objectionable when used on attractive wood that it is referred to as
"polyurine". The disdain for polyurethane comes from the belief that
generally it overwhelms the texture of the wood and gives a plastic look
and feel. In my opinion as a woodworker, Audi's zebrano is distinctive and
pretty, but much too hidden under the finish. That said, I still prefer it
to alternatives (like carbon fiber?).

Phil

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