Date:         Mon, 20 Dec 1999 16:30:20 -0400
Reply-To:     Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
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From:         Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
Subject:      Re: 83 westy restoration
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Also from what I've told by list members is that one needs to use special
adhesive to keep the new stuff in place from +50 to -30 Degrees C.

BILL wrote:

> Mine was peeling also. I removed the cabinets and removed all the upper
> peeling vinyl covering. Using a hair blow dryer helps to peel the vinyl off. I
> went to a local store (Eagle) and had them match the color.
>
> Color match specs (Behr)
> base 310 ext. satin
> B  OY-2-1
> I  OY-3-0
> T  OY-11-1
>
> I used Behr exterior premium satin enamel house and trim paint with lifetime
> warranty (not sure who's liftime <grin>). I first prep the surface, then applied
> (in a spray can) orangepeel spatter to give it a textured look. I then (using a
> roller) applied two/three coats of paint. Put the cabinets back in and it looks
> great!!! Another listee has asked for pics, so I hope to take some soon. If
> anyone is interested in what I did or how it looks, pmail me so that latter I
> can send you a pic.
>
> Bill  V.                 "I'd Rather Be Hiking The
> '82 CA Westy [FreeBird]       Greater Yellowstone"
> "Famous Potatoes"
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> > Of Chris Fall
> > Sent: Monday, December 20, 1999 1:02 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: 83 westy restoration
> >
> >
> > While we're on the subject of restoring 83 westys, can anyone give me a
> > source for or a good replacement for the thin plastic facing on all of the
> > wood panels in the interior? Mine has mostly peeled off. I've been told that
> > commercial vinyl wallpaper (available in 54" wide swaths) is not a good
> > replacement because of temperature induced shrinkage/expansion, however I am
> > not convinced yet that a good spray trim adhesive would not keep things in
> > place...
> >
> > Chris Fall
> > cpfall@ucdavis.edu
> >