Brunswick Gold Crown Formica Rail Repair/Replacement

Brunswick Gold Crown Formica Rail Repair/Replacement

What are the repair/replacement/restoration options on Gold Crown Formica Rails?

Can't find anything on that specific topic...

Basically, I have a GC1 that I am looking to restore to its factory original former glory, and the Formica is so worn that there is hardly any evidence of its original wood grain look from Brunswick... looks more tan than wood grain...

Notwithstanding, some significant chips, stud marks, etc.

Thanks in advance.

realkingcobra said:

It's not something of a common repair that table mechanics want to take on, thus fhe lack of information available here. It's a difficult, and time consuming task, which is why most avoid taking it on.

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Ok, so assuming somebody was willing to take it on; what is the general approach somebody would need to take to make such a repair?

I am not sure how thick the Formica is, and if you can even buy replacement Formica to match...

I have done counter top Formica replacement, but everything is generally flat & symmetric so its not that big a deal.

Is there much difference between the rails on GC 1-IV ?

Can you buy replacement rail assemblies that will work or can be made to work on a GC1 ?

Just trying to see what options are available, be it repair or replacement...

thanks in advance.

a1712 said:

Friend of mine had his transfer dipped in walnut burl and satin clearcoated. It's quite stunning. Brian.

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what do you mean by transfer?

thanks in advance.