Date:         Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:04:35 -0500
Reply-To:     George Laubach <skiplaubach@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         George Laubach <skiplaubach@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon curtain 'snaps' plus sliding door seal
Comments: To: Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <4FF22ED0.8040205@flatsurface.com>
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Hobby Lobby has the exact size snaps and (for my brown snaps) the exact color...and tool if required.  I had to replace a few snaps when I removed my curtains to wash them.  It was a surprisingly easy replacement and fix.

Skip
'84 Westy

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On Jul 2, 2012, at 6:29 PM, Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote:

> On 7/2/2012 3:53 PM, David M wrote:
>> Does anyone have any idea where to get a spare snap and how to mount
>> it on the curtain? I'm sure they are some unusual non-standard size.
>> Alternatively does anyone make new curtains?
> 
> Surprisingly, they're a standard size, and you can get them at your
> local fabric/craft store. They usually have kits which include the tool
> and die needed to install them (basically just hitting the tool with a
> hammer). There are a couple of different sizes, so take something for
> comparison.
> 
>> Also, while I'm here, there is a long thick plasticky/rubbery grey
>> seal that goes above the sliding door. It started hanging from one
>> end and now has completely fallen off. How do I reattach it, is it
>> glued on or just a press fit?
> 
> Mostly press fit, but the ends (especially in front, where it curves)
> may need some help. I used contact cement (Pliobond).