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Subject:'90 Wall renovations
From:Neil2
Date:Sat, 5 Sep 2015 12:23:31 -0700

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!

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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
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