Are you looking for an authentic restoration for your Classic car?

Would you prefer the more natural look of a French Polish finish for your wooden dashboard?

Does your restored wood trim look too shiny and 'plastic'?

If the answer is yes, then you've found the solution. At Classic Dashboards traditional restoration methods are used to bring out the beauty in your cars interior by restoring the original dashboard, not by supplying replacement dashboards.



Simon Lorkin understands that you are investing a lot of time, effort and money in your classic car. He knows that dashboard and wooden trim are the finishing touch and make an huge difference to how the interior looks and feels.

He also understands that many passionate enthusiasts aren't looking to replace the original dashboard with a lower quality, brand new version, where the finish quickly deteriorates and the colour isn't what had been hoped for. He empathises with the desire to keep as much of the car as original as possible.

To obtain an estimate for restoration work required you must send detailed photos along with the description of your car and the work required.

Also, please remember that we do not make new dashboards or wooden trim. We only restore items supplied to us.

Touring Clubs
European Classic Car Touring clubs and enthusiasts are welcome to visit Simon in his workshop in Normandy, by appointment.

 

 

Would you like to dress your car in wood but its dashboard and trim are of metal origin?

Simon Lorkin can do this for you. Imitation burr walnut or mahogany can be created for the dashboard, window surrounds and all exposed interior metal. This can be carried in the car if its brought to the workshop or as a postal service as in most cases.

Demonstration of what can be achieved by Simon Lorkin

Simon has an excellent reputation for his fine restoration and conservation skills and he always undertakes restoration to the highest of standards, but please remember he does not make new dashboards or wooden trim. He only restores items supplied to him.

With the 23 years of experience that he now has, his craftsmanship skills are considered second to none. His clients call on his expertise time and again because of his commitment to providing restoration to the highest level of quality.

On our Restoration page we explain the services provided by Classic Dashboards. You can choose traditional hand finished French Polished traditional methods finished by hand or water based lacquering. We can tailor your woodwork restoration to your budget.

 

 

 

"The restoration methods that I use are traditional and appropriate for each dashboard. I'm passionate about conservation wherever possible and take great pride in my work. No items of wooden trim ever leave the workshop unless I'm 100% satisfied my work has been to the highest possible standards.

Traditional restoration methods take years to learn, perfect and take time to achieve, but it is well worth it to bring new life to the dashboard of someones pride and joy.

I am now based in Normandy in Northern France, having worked near Guildford in Surrey (England) for 13 years.

Visit the Gallery to see just some of the Bentley, Jaguar and other dashboards I have restored recently.

If you have any questions about my services please don't hesitate to get in contact with me and hopefully I will be able to answer them for you".

Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page to see just how Simon provides his services to his clients worldwide.

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