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BENTLEY Wood Restoration

 

YES, we can restore your Bentley woodwork !

 

 -  ANY YEAR - ANY MODEL -

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Over time, the woodwork in any vehicle begins to show its age and we at Madera Concepts are dedicated to helping you get the wood trim in your Bentley back to looking “Showroom New”.... and we are proud to do our part in maintaining the Bentley “Heritage.”

Pre-War - Post War To Date

Throughout their history, Bentley has offered some of the most  beautiful and complex wood appointments ever found in automobiles, and that tradition continues with the models Bentley produces today.  We at Madera Concepts are proudly dedicated to doing our part in maintaining the Bentley “Heritage” by helping you get the wood trim in your Bentley  looking “Showroom New”.

As you may have learned, there were many coach builders especially in the early years and the wood found in some models was totally unique to that particular vehicle.  That being said, we have done our best to properly identify the wood you see in our Bentley section, based on the information we were given.  Likewise, we may not have been sent all the wood for a particular model and those parts are not pictured.  However, if you know something we don’t, please let us know and we will make corrections and additions.  If you have photos of Bentley woodwork you’d like to share with the world, please let us know.

Also, due to time constraints, we were not always able to take “after” pictures in our shop and in order to get “in car” pictures we had to depend on our customers taking them, and sending them to us....which most of the time they didn’t.   Therefore, for many models, we have “before” restoration pictures, but we do not have “after” pictures.  However, if you open various pages in our site, you will see many “after” pictures that will give you an idea of what we can do for you!!!

If the wood in your Bentley is showing its age - Call Us, we are at your service!   805-800-1579

There are just so many years and models of Bentley, that we cannot begin to address them ALL here...and of course we’ll add to these pages as we can.  Since our founding in 1982, we have restored wood from nearly every year and model of Bentley, including the newest models.
Here is a partial list and pictures of just a few of the hundreds
of different Bentley sets we have restored - we will be adding more pictures soon.
Please choose a model from the list below, or scroll down the page to see all.

1947 Bentley

2000/01 Bentley Arnage
2005 Bentley Arnage Steering Wheel

1951 Bentley Mk VI  Park Ward DHC

1951 Bentley Mark VI

2001 Bentley Arnage

1951 Bentley Mk VI

Park Ward
Drop Head Coupe

2003 Bentley Arnage-T

2003 Bentley Arnage-T

in Piano Black Finish

     
         
         
For most Bentley woodwork, refinishing is generally required, but occasionally we get in a set that needs both Reveneering and Refinishing.  Of course should you want to change the wood type to suit your own tastes, we can custom veneer for you.  No matter the condition of your wood, we can help.
1929 Bentley 4.5 Litre Thrupp & Maberly 4 Seat Tourer
This Dashboard on a 1929 Bentley 4.5 Litre Thrupp and Maberly 4 Seat Tourer is one of the oldest examples of woodwork that Bentley installed in their vehicles.   Bentley's tradition of adding the warmth, beauty, and luxury of interior woodwork to their vehicles continues to this day.
There were many variations of dash design and layout from 1929 to the next picture we show, so if you have a picture you'd like to share with us.  Call Us at  805-962-1579
1934 Bentley 3.5 litre Convertible
Above is the stock set, you can see that the woodwork had faded and changed in color.  It was originally medium brown.
      
Here is that set after restoration.  It is very nice warm brown color now.
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As you can see in these pictures, Bentley refined and added more woodwork to their interiors.  This 1934 Bentley 3.5 liter Convertible woodwork is a fine example of the craftsmanship of that era.
1934 Bentley 4.25 Drop Head Coupe
This set came to us in need of restoration and at distant glance it didn’t look too bad.  But if you look closely at the pictures above and below, you can see the clear finish bubbling up, blistering and cracking all over.
Here is a closer look. (especially in the shinny area) It was apparent to us, that this set had been refinished by someone who obviously did not know what they were doing.  More than likely, they used materials and methods that worked well in the furniture or cabinet making world....but we know they won’t stand up in the automotive world.  You can see how the flash of the camera exposed the "milkyness" that was due to the use of an improper finish.
Here is a close-up of the Glove Compartment Door of this same 1934 Bentley 4.25 DHC AFTER we Refinished it.

Here is a close-up of the Instrument side of the 1934 Bentley 4.25 DHC Dashboard AFTER we Refinished it.

This is an absolutely gorgeous set of woodwork.

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1936 Bentley 4.25
This set came to us in pretty good condition.  The wood substrate was still sound and the veneer was still intact.
We apologize that this picture turned out so dark, but our customer wanted the set stained quite dark AND no matter how we tried, our camera couldn’t pick up more detail.  We hope you can imagine the parts being quite a bit lighter that what you see.
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1936 Bentley Woodwork - After we restored it.

Below is a set of Bentley Wood that we Reveneered and Refinished.  It has been installed back in the car - and these are the pictures our customer provided us. 

Sorry they are the best quality, but you can see the subtle elegance and beauty that Bentley Woodwork has when it is veneered with Burled Walnut 

When it comes to restoring Bentley Woodwork, no one does it better than our craftsment. 

You can trust us at Madera Concepts to get it right for you.

Sorry for the haze and glare.....but you get the idea....pure beauty.

This is the best picture of the ones we got. 

Our restoration of this Bentley woodwork is the "icing on the cake" in the newly upholstered interior !!

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1937 Bentley 4.25
Click Here to See More Pictures AFTER we restored this 1937 Bentley Woodwork.
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1947 Bentley
Above is a set of 1947 Bentley Woodwork After we Restored it.
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1951 Bentley Mark VI

This is the set of Bentley Mark VI woodwork After we restored it.

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1951 Bentley Mk VI Park Ward Drop Head Coupe

This is a set of woodwork from a 1951 Bentley Mk VI  Park Ward DHC that came stock in "Fiddleback Walnut".  For its' age, this set is in remarkable condition.....but the finish was failing. 

The picture above is BEFORE we refinished the set.

Here is the same 1951 Bentley Mk VI  Park Ward DHC woodwork AFTER we restored it.  Our camera flash made it appear "redder" than it really is.
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Sometimes we get in parts that are broken.  Sometimes we can fix them, sometimes  we can’t. 

Most of the time we CAN !!!!  So give us a call.

We were able to successfully repair and the restore this badly broken part.

Typically parts that have gotten wet begin to have trouble and if caught in time normally need only refinishing and if the damage is bad enough, repair, reveneering and then refinishing.   BUT, in all our years we have never seen automobile woodwork rotted away this badly.

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1953 Bentley Continental Fastback R-Type
This set of woodwork suffered major water damage and the story and pictures of its' restoration are below

This wood was exposed to the elements for so long, that literally half of the dash had rotted away and what was left wasn’t much.

Fortunately our customer had a lot of talent, a friends car to compare with and trial fit parts AND the patience to rebuild ALL the wood in his Bentley Continental Fastback R-Type.  It took him 2 years to recreate and trial fit all the parts!!!  He then sent us the raw wood parts for veneering and refinishing.  The end results were beyond his wildest dreams.

               
 
 
You gotta love this guy’s “anything is possible”, “never say die” spirit !!!   Please keep in mind, whenever you have us restore parts for you, we always recommend that you have us do ALL the parts - ALL at the same time . . . guaranteeing the best possible wood grain pattern and color match.
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Custom Decanter / Cracker Tin Storage Panels

Our customer sent us the original Decanter / Cracker Tin Panel and the smaller "flip" lid to have us restore them.  They were both in such bad shape, that we could only use them for patterns.  We re-created brand new custom replicas of the original parts.  Our customer was very pleased. 

(we apologize, but we cannot recall if these were from a Rolls-Royce or a Bentley, so we have put them in both sections on our website)

1963-66 Bentley Continental S3

"Chinese Eye"

Just a brief history gleaned from the internet:  This version of the Continental S3 was built by coach builder Mulliner Park Ward and had the headlights placed in angled position rather than side by side.  It affectionately became known as the "Chinese Eye" design and was offered in Fixed Head and Drop Head Coupe.  There were 312 coach-built S3's, and we don't know how many were of this style.  (If you know, please let us know)

Of course today, manufacturers would avoid this name....but it remains one of the most sought after models.

Below is a set of woodwork from a 1963 Bentley Continental S3 "Chinese Eye" - BEFORE it was veneered and BEFORE the clear finish was applied.
Below is a set of woodwork from a 1965 Bentley Continental S3 "Chinese Eye" - AFTER it was Refinished.  We stained darker per our customer's request.
Above you can see the stock "Chinese Eye" Woodwork after we restored it.  The Burled Walnut veneer that Mulliner Park Ward chose for this vehicle, had subtle but elegant patterns.  Unfortunately, our camera couldn't pick up how rich this woodwork looked with the darker stain.
Above, you can see the "bookmatched" veneers on the door panels.
The craftsmen of that era put every effort forth, and spared no expense, to have their woodwork be the best in the world.  We use the same woodworking techinques and principles in our restorations and we are proud to follow in the footsteps of those craftsmen.
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For most of the Bentley woodwork, refinishing is generally required, but occasionally we get in a set that needs both Reveneering and Refinishing.  Of course should you want to change the wood type to suit your own tastes, we can custom veneer for you. No matter the condition of your wood, we can help you.
2000 Bentley Azure
Below is a full set of 2000 Bentley Azure woodwork that our customer sent us for restoration.
Above you can see all of the woodwork that came in the 2000 Bentley Azure.  Bentley did a fantastic job "appointing" the Azure, and the woodwork was the crowning jewel.
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2003 Bentley Arnage T
Here are some of the parts that our customer sent us from their Arnage and they wanted them finished in a PIANO BLACK FINISH.
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Bentley GTC Dashboard and Interior Trim Set
Our customer sent us this set for refinishing.  This wood type is Chestnut Burl.
Below is another set In Madrone Burl - It has been completely refinished by us.  We have also finished these sets in Piano Black finish !!!  If you are interested, please call us.

We have also finished these sets in Piano Black finish !!! 

If you are interested, please call us...or click on the "For Sale" tab at the top of this page.

Below, is a Door Panel from a Bentley GT that was severely damaged. 

It had two very deep gouges in the clear finish that were so deep, that the finish was scraped completely off - exposing the wood veneer.

No, that is Not a reflection...those are very deep gouges.  You can see that the leather on the left end of the door panel got ripped too.  We apologize for this picture quality...it was taken outside and so the grain pattern is hard to see, and the color is not correct....BUT, you can see the damage.
Here you can see how we were able to restore this same Bentley GT Door Panel back to "Showroom New" condition.
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Below, you can see how Bentley creates a look and feel with their woodwork that is absolutely Stunning !!

All the wood from this Bentley came to us for refinishing and our customer was kind enough to send us this photo after it was installed back in their car.

But rest assured, if you own a Bentley, we’ve got you covered !!!  No matter the year or the model, we can restore your wood for you.

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We at Madera Concepts are proudly dedicated to doing our part in maintaining the Bentley “Heritage” by helping you get the wood trim in your Bentley  looking “Showroom New”.

If the wood in your Bentley is showing its age, give us a call, we are at your service!     

800-800-1579  7am to 3:30pm PT  Mon - Fri

Select one of these to see Popular Wood Choices for Reveneering:

Burled Walnut  OR  Carpathian Elm Burl

 (custom specialty veneers are available at an extra charge.)

 

Since 1982, Madera Concepts® has proudly operated the nations’ “Number One” facility for complete restoration, reveneering and repair of automotive woodwork. We also manufacture the World’s Largest Selection of O.E.M. Replacement Dashboards and Interior Trim Components. We are Factory Authorized*. Our craftsmen treat each piece with the utmost care, and the attention paid to even the smallest of details is evident. Whether your damaged piece is 90 years old or from last years model, we can restore it to pristine condition.

Call or email us Today to find out how we can help you!!
805-962-1579
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restoration@maderaconcepts.com
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