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Post by mobiltec on Jan 27, 2015 17:38:35 GMT -8
Welcome Mary... Photos please!
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Post by happiekamper on Jan 29, 2015 6:11:31 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Jan 29, 2015 8:03:04 GMT -8
Very nice...
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Post by momof5 on Jan 29, 2015 19:09:48 GMT -8
No wonder you are a happiekamper! Your camper is wonderful!
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Post by shastada on Feb 3, 2015 9:34:35 GMT -8
Also does anyone know of anyone that makes the sink cover things w/ the hole in it? sorry my description is lacking. It's made from formica I think. The one I have has a big chip in it
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Hi, From a vintage trailer guy located in Santa Ana, CA. It's good to see lots of activity here.
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Post by John Palmer on Feb 3, 2015 9:49:09 GMT -8
Also does anyone know of anyone that makes the sink cover things w/ the hole in it? sorry my description is lacking. It's made from formica I think. The one I have has a big chip in it They were made from the scrap piece of plywood/Formica that was from the counter "sink cutout". They were just cut down, and an edge was cut with a router. Not sure how you would match the Formica with new?
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Post by shastada on Feb 3, 2015 9:55:17 GMT -8
Hmm maybe I'll just replace the entire counter top. Thanks for the reply
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Post by shastada on Feb 3, 2015 10:16:39 GMT -8
John do you have any advice on prepping the inside for painting? It has been painted before. I just don't know if it's a good idea to paint over the current paint or if I should sand it prior to painting.
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Post by John Palmer on Feb 3, 2015 10:26:27 GMT -8
John do you have any advice on prepping the inside for painting? It has been painted before. I just don't know if it's a good idea to paint over the current paint or if I should sand it prior to painting. Sorry, I have "no advice" for painting the inside of a camper.
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Post by RJ on Feb 3, 2015 11:04:20 GMT -8
Any advice on prepping the inside for painting? It has been painted before. I just don't know if it's a good idea to paint over the current paint or if I should sand it prior to painting. Shastada, most VT purists are not fans of painting the inside of the old trailers for obvious reasons, the biggest being what it may be hiding "what lies beneath" (grin). That said, yes you can paint over the existing paint with good success. Here's just a few thoughts on the process: 1. Sand over any rough spots with 220 grit sandpaper (if necessary). Rough spots will show through the new paint if you don't properly sand them smooth. 2. Clean the old paint with TSP (trisodium phosphate cleaner) or a similar product that will clean the surface without damaging the existing paint. 3. For larger/more noticeable divots, use some type of patching putty or plaster compound, putting knive it on, and sand smooth with 150 grit sandpaper. 4. Tape everything off, cover the floor, and paint away. Probably should put on two light coats for best results.
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Post by shastada on Feb 3, 2015 11:12:22 GMT -8
Thanks for the reply RJ! I'll keep this info in mind.
Does why does every shop that has anything to do with Vintage campers is out west mainly in California? We southerns like camping too
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 3, 2015 13:19:21 GMT -8
Why does every shop that has anything to do with Vintage campers is out west mainly in California? We southerns like camping too. This is where the best weather, the most people and the most money is. Not every "shop" does things the same though. Some do total rebuilds on every trailer they put out. Some do restores and some do lipstick on a pig. Lipstick on a pig means that they cover up all the mold and rot with putty and paint and then sell the trailer as a "restored" trailer which it is not. A restoral means that all the rotted wood has been replaced, bad metal has been replaced and everything else stripped down and refinished. A total frame up rebuild is just that. Everything except maybe a few of the cabinets is completely rebuilt. Some people may disagree with me on those definitions but they are close...
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Post by shastada on Feb 3, 2015 15:43:45 GMT -8
Why does every shop that has anything to do with Vintage campers is out west mainly in California? We southerns like camping too. This is where the best weather, the most people and the most money is. Not every "shop" does things the same though. Some do total rebuilds on every trailer they put out. Some do restores and some do lipstick on a pig. Lipstick on a pig means that they cover up all the mold and rot with putty and paint and then sell the trailer as a "restored" trailer which it is not. A restoral means that all the rotted wood has been replaced, bad metal has been replaced and everything else stripped down and refinished. A total frame up rebuild is just that. Everything except maybe a few of the cabinets is completely rebuilt. Some people may disagree with me on those definitions but they are close... Yeah I get it, good weather people with moola to spread around. I just wish there were more folks that share my passion in this town
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 3, 2015 17:52:16 GMT -8
This is where the best weather, the most people and the most money is. Not every "shop" does things the same though. Some do total rebuilds on every trailer they put out. Some do restores and some do lipstick on a pig. Lipstick on a pig means that they cover up all the mold and rot with putty and paint and then sell the trailer as a "restored" trailer which it is not. A restoral means that all the rotted wood has been replaced, bad metal has been replaced and everything else stripped down and refinished. A total frame up rebuild is just that. Everything except maybe a few of the cabinets is completely rebuilt. Some people may disagree with me on those definitions but they are close... Yeah I get it, good weather people with moola to spread around. I just wish there were more folks that share my passion in this town Where are you located?
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