In a message dated 98-03-31 18:05:55 EST, nmerrill@PARAMETRIX.COM writes:

<< The grey (at least on mine) rubber trim that runs all over the interior on
my westy seems to be cut short at many spots. for instance there is a good
1.25 inches of bare wood showing on the front edge of the counter (not table)
to the left of the fridge.  Is this common?  I have been told that this
material is not available anywhere.  True?  Has any one out there found  an
alternative source or tried to contact Westfalia-werk themselves? >>

it shrinks from heat/age/UV rays
you can get it at your local kitchen cabinet shop