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Subject:Shrinking parts
From:James H. McCarthy
Date:Fri, 29 Aug 1997 13:06:29 -0400

I am.  But I have not (yet) done any testing to see how fast it is
happening.  And don't have a clue as to how to stop/repair it.  Jim McCarthy
'87Westy, Somerville, MA
>
>Is anyone else experiencing shinking plastic trim pieces on their Westfalia
>interiors.  It seems that around all the openings and the edges of the
>tables and stove/sink covers the edging is slowly getting smaller exposing
>the plywood.  I was wondering if it is from heat or is time the enemy?  Is
>there anything that can be done to slow the process, or can this material be
>replaced?  Just trying to keep it looking new for as long as possible.
>
>Thanks,
>Doug
>'86 GL Westy
>College Park, Maryland
>