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Date:         Sat, 5 Sep 2015 12:23:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      '90 Wall renovations
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I've trying to determine the best method of renovating my wall/door coverings. They're in decent shape but fiber boards are misshapen from water exposure. The options I've considered are:

1 Replace with 1/8" Bamboo ply Two tones are available but am not sure either will look good with my burgundy metal trim and gray (presently) cabinets. Has a tendency to split along the bamboo seams if bent along the same. Klick rivets/machine bolts will hold the panel more securely (more locations) than the plastic factory crap.

2 Remove plastic coverings from factory fiber boards and replace the fb with 1/8" ply after painting exposed surfaces. Plastic door skins appear to be welded onto the fiber boards so I'm not sure if they can be removed without destroying them.

3 Replace the entire wall coverings with sandwich of 1/8" ply, 1/8" foam and gray tweed. More money, time and trouble but will look new vs. 25yo. I've worked with both before so am comfortable. A plain tweed on all panels will look a little homespun compared to the factory styling. Will have to deal with the extra 1/8" by speaker cutouts, and such around the door handles, latches and window switches. Klick rivets/machine bolts will hold the panel more securely (more locations) than the plastic factory crap. May be able to do the lower portions of doors with something similar to the vinyl material on the B (?) pillars so it appears to be more factory/stylish.

What would you do? Please/thanks!

-- Neil2 '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah) '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Dodge Sprinter (Moby) '90 Westfalia Subagon Fulltiming since August 2008 Nunquam Pendite Divendium


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