New Interior
Moderators: User administrators, Moderators
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 519
- Joined: 31 Dec 2016, 18:28
- 80-90 Mem No: 15962
- Location: Dinnington, South Yorkshire
New Interior
Hi,
Need to remove the interior from my conversion to make sure no nasties are being hidden and also to fix some bodywork, I don't plan on putting it back, it's an old Reimo I think interior which has seen better days, functional but not pretty..!
Everyone has a budget, mine is looking like..a) pre cut either mdf or birch ply self fit, or b) self made..
Much prefer a).. has anyone fitted some of these pre cut self fit units that are on eBay?? And if so if they were mdf what did you finish them with??
Thanks
Need to remove the interior from my conversion to make sure no nasties are being hidden and also to fix some bodywork, I don't plan on putting it back, it's an old Reimo I think interior which has seen better days, functional but not pretty..!
Everyone has a budget, mine is looking like..a) pre cut either mdf or birch ply self fit, or b) self made..
Much prefer a).. has anyone fitted some of these pre cut self fit units that are on eBay?? And if so if they were mdf what did you finish them with??
Thanks
- Oldiebut goodie
- Registered user
- Posts: 7322
- Joined: 18 Apr 2008, 01:19
- 80-90 Mem No: 11135
- Location: Eastern Angle
Re: New Interior
If mdf just spray them with water and you won't have the bother of having to fit them. Nasty useless stuff!
1.6D 2019 VW T-Cross
200hp VW T6
1̶Y̶ ̶1̶9̶8̶7̶ ̶H̶i̶-̶t̶o̶p̶ ̶C̶a̶r̶a̶v̶e̶l̶l̶e̶
5̶0̶8̶d̶ ̶M̶e̶r̶c̶
200hp VW T6
1̶Y̶ ̶1̶9̶8̶7̶ ̶H̶i̶-̶t̶o̶p̶ ̶C̶a̶r̶a̶v̶e̶l̶l̶e̶
5̶0̶8̶d̶ ̶M̶e̶r̶c̶
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 103
- Joined: 23 Dec 2015, 10:53
- 80-90 Mem No: 0
- Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Re: New Interior
Oldiebut goodie wrote:If mdf just spray them with water and you won't have the bother of having to fit them. Nasty useless stuff!
Definitely what OBG said; Don't use MDF! It'll soak up moisture like a sponge (and weigh an absolutely ton, even dry).
"Bob" - 1984 Westfalia Joker High-Top, 1.9DG
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 519
- Joined: 31 Dec 2016, 18:28
- 80-90 Mem No: 15962
- Location: Dinnington, South Yorkshire
Re: New Interior
That's what I thought... better to ask..
Birch ply seems a better option, varnish etc..??
??
Birch ply seems a better option, varnish etc..??
??
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 519
- Joined: 31 Dec 2016, 18:28
- 80-90 Mem No: 15962
- Location: Dinnington, South Yorkshire
Re: New Interior
Has anyone covered in either iron on veneer or adhesive veneer??
Just a thought...
Just a thought...
Re: New Interior
Get your old one refurbed? Or sell your old stuff to help fund new? I'm after an interior too. What is your old one like? Where are you?
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 519
- Joined: 31 Dec 2016, 18:28
- 80-90 Mem No: 15962
- Location: Dinnington, South Yorkshire
Re: New Interior
Yes, would like to refurbish what I have ideally, has to be the cheapest option..don't think I will get that much for them if I sell, they are from what I am led to believe Reimo, so decent quality, but do need a fettle..
Think I will buy some self adhesive vinyl, and try it..
Can renew the hinges and catches if needed I guess.
Did consider mdf, but don't like the painted finish, and if I need to veneer them, then may as well try to veneer/wrap the ones I have..!
The laminate ones look the best bet if have to buy new, will see how I get on with the vinyl...
Think I will buy some self adhesive vinyl, and try it..
Can renew the hinges and catches if needed I guess.
Did consider mdf, but don't like the painted finish, and if I need to veneer them, then may as well try to veneer/wrap the ones I have..!
The laminate ones look the best bet if have to buy new, will see how I get on with the vinyl...
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 633
- Joined: 12 Aug 2010, 06:57
- 80-90 Mem No: 8608
- Location: Fairly close to Hinckley
Re: New Interior
Try picking up a formica sheet easy enough to cut with a Stanley knife, stick to the surface with decent spray adhesive
Sent from my F3111 using Tapatalk
Sent from my F3111 using Tapatalk
“A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree.” ― Spike Milligan
1988 1.9 DG
1988 1.9 DG
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 15
- Joined: 13 Jul 2015, 09:43
- 80-90 Mem No: 0
Re: New Interior
I have a large roll of high quality adeshive wrap in carbon fibre effect if your interested? Bought it for £100 but will sell for £60 I think it's 20sm. It's the stuff you heat up to apply and moulds round corners ect
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 519
- Joined: 31 Dec 2016, 18:28
- 80-90 Mem No: 15962
- Location: Dinnington, South Yorkshire
Re: New Interior
Hi, thanks for the offer, was going to go a little more traditional with some kind of wood grain..
Re: New Interior
Well if you decide to sell let me know (location dependant) I'd probably be interested.
- tyneside-t25
- Registered user
- Posts: 117
- Joined: 07 Jan 2016, 20:33
- 80-90 Mem No: 15074
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Re: New Interior
if the cupboards are still in sound condition then a lick of paint can make all the difference.
1985 hi-top 1.6d.
- CovKid
- Trader
- Posts: 8409
- Joined: 30 Apr 2006, 13:19
- 80-90 Mem No: 3529
- Location: Ralph - Coventry (Retired)
- Contact:
Re: New Interior
I'm goind DIY. Beach-hut style. Cheap in terms of materials and no limit to how you could finish them. A lot more pics to follow over next few weeks
MDF should never be used in a camper. Nor should chipboard in my view. Better to make batten frames and clad according to taste. A great deal lighter too.
MDF should never be used in a camper. Nor should chipboard in my view. Better to make batten frames and clad according to taste. A great deal lighter too.
Roller paint your camper at home: http://roller.epizy.com/55554/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for MP4 download.
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 519
- Joined: 31 Dec 2016, 18:28
- 80-90 Mem No: 15962
- Location: Dinnington, South Yorkshire
Re: New Interior
Looks great..,
Think will try to recover, if that doesn't work will buy veneered laminate ply and use the current units as templates..
That's if this bloomin van starts behaving herself that is
Think will try to recover, if that doesn't work will buy veneered laminate ply and use the current units as templates..
That's if this bloomin van starts behaving herself that is
- evilnoodle
- Registered user
- Posts: 1869
- Joined: 16 Jan 2012, 20:31
- 80-90 Mem No: 10633
- Location: Runcorn
Re: New Interior
Looking good, Ralph
Jane
LIVE YOUR DREAMS......................except for the one about being eaten by a giant spider!
LIVE YOUR DREAMS......................except for the one about being eaten by a giant spider!