skathet
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Post by skathet on Sept 28, 2022 10:00:22 GMT -8
 www.amazon.com/photos/groups/share/VOJfBCU3TYaJFQAArKzCgg.yc1mb47L0BiBZf4V_bzB1dI need advice on how to repair the exterior of a camper my grandfather made in the 1930's. The roof was remade by my uncle about 7 years ago. It has a beech wood frame covered with canvas. The sides are masonite over a wooden frame. The last coat of paint is flaking off badly. I want to make sure I do it right so any help is appreciated. |
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adderall
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Post by adderall on Sept 28, 2022 16:48:50 GMT -8
What condition is the Masonite in underneath the paint? What does it look like where the walls meet the floor, inside and out?
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Post by vikx on Sept 28, 2022 19:30:08 GMT -8
You have to make your photos public so we can view them.
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Post by skathet on Sept 29, 2022 4:31:29 GMT -8
Except where the hole is the masonite is in good shape so far. The pictures are on Amazon, so I guess you would need to join the group to view them.
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Post by skathet on Sept 29, 2022 4:34:22 GMT -8
Copy/Paste the link into your browser instead of clicking on it.
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nccamper
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Post by nccamper on Sept 29, 2022 6:01:49 GMT -8
Your grandfather did a great job with the Masonite. Obviously, new paint is only as good as what's under it. In your case, there is old paint and some exposed Masonite. If the Masonite is soft or flaking, paint would be a waste of time. You could use an oil based paint and primer and keep it out of the elements for a cheap (possibly short term) solution.
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Post by WhitneyK on Sept 30, 2022 17:06:36 GMT -8
I agree, Grampa did a great job on the build.
Any interior pics?
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Post by skathet on Oct 3, 2022 9:26:06 GMT -8
I'll add interior pics if I can figure it out.
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Post by Teachndad on Oct 8, 2022 3:26:08 GMT -8
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