true enough. however, the deciding factor is cost. it just is cheaper to mass produce trim bits near exact sameness using plastics. even that garbage Zebrano wood (think willow here in the States) Benz uses costs more to process. I resurfaced the dash and console bits in my `80 Benz Estate and found it a very worthwhile project. mike, considering 'warming' up the Vanagon cockpit (still/again) ________________________________ From: James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2013 10:37 PM Subject: Re: slightly OT - wood interiors One reason wood has become less popular is maintenance - wood interiors, and moreso wood exteriors, need regular, time-consuming care. James Eaton Ottawa ON '91 Westfalia Weekender |
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