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Date:         Thu, 28 Nov 2013 22:30:53 -0800
Reply-To:     MICHAEL H <vwdash80@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         MICHAEL H <vwdash80@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: slightly OT - wood interiors
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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)


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 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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