Sneak peek at Bean's new paint job!

[Raya]

Oh come on Donna, this thread is so yesterday. Try to keep up!

[Vickie B.]

Aw, shucks you guys---thanks for the positive feedback. Goodness knows, I agonized over the colors for many days!

And Steve, thanks for the feedback on the silver band. Ben said they could paint it if I wanted, but my husband liked the look of the band---and I did too.

Raya, behave--obviously Donna is able to pull herself away from the computer for longer periods of time than we can

Now that I have a phone that can get the internet, I'm on that too!

[highlandsgirl]

OMG, I love it!!! keep posting the pic's

[Scott S.]

love it! nice work!

[Robert Johans]

Re: Belly band—unfortunately, all fiberglass lips are not created equal... the band on my Scamp has dimensions of 5/8"W x 5/8"D, whereas my Pacer had a band 3/4"W x 1/2"D. The other problem with buying a band from Scamp is that they only sell 8' lengths, requiring about four (often not tight fitting) joints to complete the circumference.

[Raya]

Hi Robert,

Yeah, I saw that in the other thread where we discussed it; I should have come back here to note it as well.

I didn't realize Scamp only sold 8' lengths. That's a pain! I would much rather have a one-piece band like the original (on the Bolers I've seen, anyway). Too bad they couldn't curl it up for shipping.

Raya

[Kip in Ga.]

Stores that specialize in automotive paints and trim might be helpful in finding what you need. Most body shops can tell you where those stores are.

Kip

[Robert Johans]

The original stuff on the walls of my PP was a kind of dark brown shag carpeting. Yuck! I stripped it all off and used a power washer to blast off the old gunk and glue.

I found 3M Super 90 works great to glue reflectix to the cleaned fiberglass. Because I can get a bit anal about these kind of things, I used a peel-n-stick "aluminum" tape (HVAC guys use this stuff) to seal the seams.

Note: if you plan to run any 12V wires to lighting, do this before you apply the reflectix. I use the same aluminum tape to hold wires flat to the walls.

Once everything is covered with the reflectix, I start laying out my new wall fabric pieces. Because of the PP's curves, I found it best to use a fabric that has some stretch to it, and is as pattern-neutral as possible.

For my TWCampster re-do, I found a upholstery fabric on sale at a local fabric store. It has a tweed-like texture and very neutral color and pattern.

With this material I found it best to use contact cement—rolling the glue onto the reflectix and cloth assured a very good bond.

Lastly, to cover edges, joints and seams, I created my own trim using strips of the fabric. With first, the help of a hot iron, then a dab of cement, I folded the sides of the strips over about 1/2 inch, giving me a "clean" edge for my trim. This then got glued into position as needed.

[Vickie B.]

Note: if you are wondering why Robert posted this information, it is because he is going to help me with my interior. Moderators: feel free to split this off to a new topic if so desired!

Robert--looks great! Fabric is on sale now----how much would I need for the Pacer? Will it mess me up too much that the windows will be reinstalled before I can get to work on the interior?

Vickie

[Robert Johans]

About quantity: you'll have to measure your wall space to determine square yards... Typically, fabric is sold in about 60" widths. You gotta do the math, but make sure you order more you'll need, in case of snafus...

About the windows: It'd be better to install your wall fabric before your windows go back in... BUT, because you're side windows are "clam-shell" style, you could remove the inside hold-down frame ring, re-do your walls, then re-mount the window frame. Your front and back windows probably have the rubber gasket-style seals. In these cases, carefully use a blunt putty knife to push the fabric under the seal.

[Penney H. & Mike E.]

Vickie what a beautiful, classy looking paint job! Mike said it is too nice to take on the road, it might get scratch! But I think you'll want to just drive around with it to show it off!

Penney

[Kip in Ga.]

Originally Posted by Robert Johans

The original stuff on the walls of my PP was a kind of dark brown shag carpeting. Yuck! I stripped it all off and used a power washer to blast off the old gunk and glue.....

.....I found 3M Super 90 works great to glue reflectix to the cleaned fiberglass. Note: if you plan to run any 12V wires to lighting, do this before you apply the reflectix......

Hi,

What is reflectix?

Thanks,
Kip

[Raya]

Hi Kip,

Reflectix is a type of insulation. It's sort of a foil/plastic with air bubbles in it. Like a cross between tinfoil and the bubble wrap you use for shipping things.

Raya

[Julie T.]

Very nice Vickie! I live in Omaha too and would love to see it in person!

[Kip in Ga.]

Originally Posted by Raya L.

Hi Kip,

Reflectix is a type of insulation. It's sort of a foil/plastic with air bubbles in it. Like a cross between tinfoil and the bubble wrap you use for shipping things.

Raya

When it is in place, is it strong enough to glue fabrick or carpet to?

Where is reflectic purchased? Expensive?

Thanks,

Kip

[reinhold m]

back to the paint job... that looks great Vickie! will look mi-te-fine hooked up to your Ridgeline.

[Robert Johans]

Reflectix is available at your local home center.

Don't know about carpet, but gluing fabric to Reflectix works very well.

[Gina D.]

I LOVE the color scheme! That looks really sharp!

[Vickie B.]

Hi Julie T.

I just saw your post! I sent you a pm!

[Kip in Ga.]

Originally Posted by Robert Johans

Reflectix is available at your local home center.

Don't know about carpet, but gluing fabric to Reflectix works very well.

By "home center", are you talking about Lowes, Home depot? What department? Is is ridgid flat goods, or on a roll?

Thanks,
Kip