Any smooth, hard surface (like epoxy/glass laminate) will collect condensation and drip unless you camp only in really warm weather. That's the reason for the flocking in the first place, and also why much cheaper carpet type coverings are used as replacements, neither will form condensation. A long time ago I converted a '68 Westy to a high top and lined the whole thing with carpet. I worked and held up fine, I'll never do that job again! phil stanhope wrote: > > Thanks to all for the info on "Flocking" > If I had a show quality westy I would definately go > this route, but im more concerned with keeping my > westy cool. > At least now I know how to remove the old flocking. > > Im thinking about laminating 1/2" epoxy foam slabs to > the ceiling, then a few sheets of 4oz. fiber glass > over that. > > Any Ideas? Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1 '65 MGB (Daily driver since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring sloooowly) Personal mechanic for: '70 MGB GT (Daughter's) Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): '72 MGB GT (Was daughter's, now son's) '64 MGB (Son's) Stripped and gone but their parts live on: '68 MGB, '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT |
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