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Post by cottontailfarm on May 12, 2017 18:37:26 GMT -8
Just looking for some options here... This might be a heated topic. I am the second real owner (not counting a flip) to a tiny Metzendorf camper with the original, speckled interior paint job. I have read that these are "rare" campers etc and my interior is all original but for the upholstery. However, that doesn't really make up for the fact that the original paint job is just tired looking from scuffs by the slide-out, grease splatter above the stove etc. Is it a sin to re-paint the interior if there's nothing "wrong" with it but it just looks tired? Standing back for the responses....
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Post by chickenfarmer on May 12, 2017 18:52:45 GMT -8
It is your camper, if it is already painted i would freshen it up. I wouldn't paint over stain, because it is how people cover water damage.
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Post by cottontailfarm on May 12, 2017 19:08:57 GMT -8
I guess I should have been clear - its the original paint. I think they offered a painted interior as a less expensive option than all wood. I can't decide if i'd feel guilty repainting it or not
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Post by danrhodes on May 12, 2017 19:17:55 GMT -8
A painted Scotty with birch ceiling is still my favorite trailer. As long as you repair it safely, do what you want to the interior
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Post by Hamlet on May 12, 2017 19:38:57 GMT -8
The reason so many fans us don't paint the wood is because the birch was original. If your little Metzendorf had speckle paint when it was new, by all means, do a new speckle coat!
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Post by RinTin on May 12, 2017 19:44:23 GMT -8
As long as it is done tastefully you should not have to ask for forgiveness.
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Post by mel on May 13, 2017 8:13:36 GMT -8
Would love to see some photos of the speckled paint. I think since its already painted that its no biggie
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Post by nccamper on May 13, 2017 10:25:04 GMT -8
I agree with the comments above, repainting is different than paint over rot or beautiful woodwork.
One thing to consider is resale value. Painted interiors never seems to sell for top dollar.
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Post by ladywendolyn on May 14, 2017 16:56:11 GMT -8
Before you paint it can you post a photo? I have never seen the rare speckled paint ....
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Post by mel on May 14, 2017 17:02:10 GMT -8
Before you paint it can you post a photo? I have never seen the rare speckled paint .... I want to see some photos too. I did see one original scotty speckled paint at a rally last year and it was beautiful!
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Post by Ten on May 14, 2017 18:17:35 GMT -8
Yeah! Photos! Or it didn't happen!
Sorry, got caught up in the mob mentality....
I consider myself to be 52% Purist. I love the idea of preserving the original everything...paint, shellac, aluminum, flooring,appliances, and most of all, functionality... I've also admired a lot of creative re-inventions. As far as painting goes, I still gotta go with "it's yours so do what you want with it". I believe there are far more examples of people hiding rotten everything, including cars, apartments, houses, etc etc etc, and covering up with a quick coat of paint. If that is not the case, then there is nothing wrong with updating a look. I would suggest that you not only show us all photos of the original, but also document carefully what it is you are doing by taking plenty of photos, in case a "next owner" comes along.
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Post by cottontailfarm on May 18, 2017 17:39:08 GMT -8
Sorry everyone, our whole house has been sick all week. I did go out and try to clean it- it seems like scrubbing was taking the speckles off but I did make progress scraping the old grease splatter (yeah, it was as gross as it sounds) off of the wall behind the stove. All of the grease was my main complaint. It's going to stay original for this season at least but I wish I could figure out to touch up the scuffs.
still fighting with photobucket. Just a sec.
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Post by cottontailfarm on May 18, 2017 17:48:51 GMT -8
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Post by cottontailfarm on May 18, 2017 17:51:08 GMT -8
The photo above is under the sink, to the left of the icebox. This is abover the stove, post grease removal.
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Post by cottontailfarm on May 18, 2017 17:55:15 GMT -8
I guess you can tell where the grease used to be, it looks like I did take some finish off. The last picture here is a scuff between the pull out and the kitchen. None of this is horrible just a little tired looking.
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