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Subject: Interior Vinyl Author: Biff [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 10/ 30/ 03, 6:00pm I have a 1982 FC Wanderlodge. Have done alot of major mechanical stuff on the old Bird in the last two years, including a major motor overhaul..Am presently, redoing the interior. Have cut down and reupholstered the dinette to make more room(as previously suggested in this forum)..ripped out the carpet, replacing with Pergo wood laminate(with insulating foam between for noise reduction)..installed ceramic and new toliet in the sidebath..all this for starters..my question to the group has to do with the vinyl wall covering (grooved) that covers interior sidewalls and ceilings..has anyone any experience in covering or painting these surfaces???..I'd like to change the color(s) prior to having the couch and chairs redone in the LR..Any suggestions appreciated..Many thanks for all the help this forum has been in the past..Have gotten many great ideas from the membership.. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Interior Vinyl Author: Jeff Miller [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10/ 31/ 03, 1:34pm The interior vinyl can be dyed, look here: http://store.yahoo.com/yourautotrim-store/semdye.html There is a technique, not difficult to master though. I have done several dashboards, seats, booth, etc. at this point and consider it very durable on vinyl. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Interior Vinyl Author: Biff [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10/ 31/ 03, 2:45pm Thanks Jeff..I'll check out the site..any other suggestions appreciated. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Interior Vinyl Author: Steve Anderson [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 11/ 1/ 03, 8:24am Biff, I am one of those that was dis-satisfied with the configuration of the original dinette. Last year we removed most of the original and made a table/chair setup that works better for us. In addition, the vinyl in our dinette was beyond the cleanup or minor repair stage. We replaced the wall covering with short nap commercial grade carpet material. This covering method is difficult. Even the thinnest most pliable of carpeting is difficult to "tuck in" around the windows and door. The big "but" here is positive though. We are very satisfied with the results. The carpet material allows for color variation, texture variation, allows the removal of the plastic retaining strips, and is warmer than the cool vinyl. Previous owners of this coach had made some cabinette and table changes in the salon. Unfortunately not all of their handiwork was less than professional. As a result, the curbside wall vinyl has suffered and is unsightly (not everyone is as critical as myself, but I am the one that has to look at it every day.)I am in the process of replacing the curbside wall covering at this time. This proceedure is not one everyone is interested in as there are many who want to retain their coaches "original". I am less of a purist, and although I love the quality and workmanship of my bird there are a lot of things that were done in 1979 that can be done better nowdays. If you are interested in technique let me know and we can continue this off line. Steve Anderson 79 FC 35 Poulsbo, Wa [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Interior Vinyl Author: Biff [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 11/ 6/ 03, 10:07pm Steve, I am interested in your process..like you, I am not a purist in the strict sense of the word..my e-mail addy is travelinbiff2000@yahoo.com..I see you are in Poulsboro, I am in Woodland..let's chat !! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]