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Old 05-17-2016, 04:43 PM
jonbrush jonbrush is offline
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Default Sceptre Glovebox Lid

Good afternoon, Seacrafters.

I am working to refurbish the teak in the cockpit of my 1976 Sceptre, which had been somewhat neglected. It's coming out reasonably well considering it's my first time varnishing. Will post some pictures when it's done and installed.

But right now I'm looking for advice regarding the stock original glovebox cover. It's pretty beat up and looks it (see pic attached) I searched this site for ideas and found a couple of threads from 10 years ago. One owner had looked to find a source for the faux wood grain stock but there were no replies. I saw a picture of a dark plastic replacement cover with laser etched 'Sceptre by Seacraft' logo IIRC.

Ideally, I would like to get some teak veneer glued on, to match the wood on the boat, but that would mean not having the nice 'Sceptre' logo. How could the logo be replicated if I do get the veneer? Laser?
Other ideas?

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Jon Brush
Boston and Shelter Island, NY
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Old 05-17-2016, 09:00 PM
77SceptreOB 77SceptreOB is offline
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Old 05-17-2016, 09:50 PM
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Hi Jon-

I would contact Flounder Pounder Marine in Florida. They make a bunch of faux woodgrain instrument panels for Sea Ray's and i am sure that making the glove box lid for your Seacraft would be a no brainer.

Ed
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Old 05-18-2016, 07:36 AM
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Thanks,
Your boat is the one I found in the archives. Responded to your pm.
Jon
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Old 05-19-2016, 05:15 PM
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I laminated multiple layers of glass on a layup table to match thickness of original panel. Pressed it down flat, cured, cut it to size glass and gel coated… Looks stock….
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Old 05-19-2016, 08:19 PM
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Old 05-23-2016, 04:20 PM
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I bought a 4X8 sheet of teak veneer from a local imported lumber distributor in Beaufort NC. It's quite thin and has a wood backing rather than the usual paper. For application to a flat surface, like the old glove box lid, 3M High Strength 90 spray contact adhesive works well. You can then varnish with your choice of finishes. I also did the underneath side of the cabin hatch, which looks a lot better than the ratty carpet that was originally there. (Used epoxy for the adhesive with lots of weights to hold in place since there were curves.) Any sign shop can do vinyl letters/logo to apply.

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Old 05-23-2016, 05:32 PM
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Thanks so much. I was just at local marine wood supply house and almost bought some teak veneer but was not sure how to apply it. What did you use to cut the veneer, the supplier said an exacto knife works?

Jon
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Old 05-24-2016, 11:24 PM
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Handful - I've always liked the underside of your hatch and how you cleaned up the dash.
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Old 05-25-2016, 09:01 AM
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Hey JonBrush,

I have the same original glove box. I lightly sanded mine down and put a light stain on it and followed up with a couple coats of Varnish. Turned out great. Folks ask me if its new. It is a little lighter than the varnished teak but 100% original!

EB
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