lesliemac
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Post by lesliemac on Mar 16, 2015 6:14:00 GMT -8
the trim I have around my counters and table has in inlay of Aqua/turquoise. plastic that is disintegrating... does anyone know if this is still available... from the 60's .... thanks.
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ladywendolyn
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Post by ladywendolyn on Mar 16, 2015 9:08:20 GMT -8
We need to see a photo
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Post by vikx on Mar 17, 2015 21:17:18 GMT -8
I doubt aqua is available. White, blue, red and black. Check out the Airstream forum for sources...
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Post by John Palmer on Mar 18, 2015 7:42:46 GMT -8
I doubt aqua is available. White, blue, red and black. Check out the Airstream forum for sources... It also comes in different widths, so make sure your looking for the correct size. |
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Post by vikx on Mar 18, 2015 11:18:58 GMT -8
John is right. Most of the old stuff is 3/4. I don't think the metal trim is made to fit 3/4 anymore...
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Post by Hamlet on Mar 18, 2015 18:23:24 GMT -8
You might want to check for a mom and pop flooring/countertop place that does restoration and linoleum. They will often do formica for old table tops and may have both the edging and the inlay in stock, or be able to order it.
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Post by John Palmer on Mar 19, 2015 8:36:03 GMT -8
You might want to check for a mom and pop flooring/countertop place that does restoration and linoleum. They will often do formica for old table tops and may have both the edging and the inlay in stock, or be able to order it. The OP is looking for a plastic inlay strip that goes into the extruded edge trim. It was a very common 1970's type of RV trim product. It comes in 1" and 3/4" widths, and originally came in dozens of colors. It's most commonly found today in only 1" wide, and Black, or White. I've never seen it used in a house.
If you found some N.O.S. insert, you might find it in colors, but likely would be very hard and stiff from age. If they found a old table or counter top to salvage, make sure it's heated (warmed) before you try to pry the plastic out of the aluminum strip.
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Post by Hamlet on Mar 20, 2015 11:09:41 GMT -8
Good info John, Not having any experience whatsoever with any kind of motorized RVs, I wasn't aware that the plastic was used. I was thinking of the kitchen tables with the aluminum edging (3/4 to 4" wide) that sometimes had plastic strip inserts. Maybe that's where the RV folks get it.
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Post by gina on Apr 8, 2015 3:50:14 GMT -8
check a marine store for "Rub rail" available in different insert colors.
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