For surfaces that don't need much flexing, I like the idea of using plastic
laminate, like what is used for countertops.

It comes in thousands of patterns, textures, colors etc, from tastefull to
bizzare.

However, I don't know if it has enough flex for anything but a hatch or
sliding door cover.

It is certainly more durable, and easier to clean the the stuff that comes
stock in a Westy, though.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Walker <s_walker@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Thursday, March 18, 1999 6:24 PM
Subject: Panel Fabric(?) for Westy

>Hey there,
>    Starting to clean out the new van (still waiting for some engine stuff)
>and the white vinyl like stuff that covers most of the interior is either
>ripped, stained, or missing.  Does anyone have any ideas for suitable
>replacement.  I'm kinda leaning towards purple velour or shag carpet, but
>the fashion police (my girlfriend) thinks otherwise.  All suggestions are
>welcome.  TIA.
>
>Scott
>
>'82 Westy "Frankenstein"
>