Yes. I have successfully replaced = those vinyl coverings with one that I bought at Home Depot. But I had to go = through a lot of sample books 'till I found one that was acceptable to me. I = also experimented with replacing complete ceilings and sliding door panels = with thin boards that have the vinyl on them originally. Those were = discontinued since but can be reordered if I can present the code number to = them.

Aquireing the vinyl wall paper covering = is the best method to pretty up the interior where it is necessary and inside the cabinets. In high heat areas these are really getting the = beating. Only thing is to choose one that is as good or better than the = original. I used wall paper glue to stick it on.

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From: Ron Schlamp

Sent: Wednesday, November 14, = 2001 5:40 PM

Subject: 81 Vanagon Interior = Panels

I am new to the list. What a = great resource. I am in the process of repairing all of the interior = panels in my 81 Westy. it seems that the panel above the drivers cabin as = well as the sliding door and others have either become brittle and broken or = lost their glue and become loose. I am finding it difficult to get a = match at any local auto upholstery venue. I was hoping to avoid = having to replace the tan mac-tac like stuff for all of the interior = panels. Not to mention that much of the cupboards also have the stuff = inside. Any ideas.