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