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09-14-2022, 12:35 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Kimm
Trailer: 1975 Trillium
Ontario
Posts: 5
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Interior walls of 1975 Trillium?
HI! We purchased a 1975 Trillium a few years ago, that was partially gutted, and we are finally getting around to refurbishing it.
The interior walls are down to the fiberglass, and I am totally confused as to what to put on the walls... They were stripped when we purchased it, so I did not see what was on them prior.
I tried to look for a thread here to help me understand what to put on the interior walls, but no luck. I am probably not searching for the right term.
Can someone help me?
Thanks in advance,
Kimm
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09-14-2022, 01:32 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KimmD
HI! We purchased a 1975 Trillium a few years ago, that was partially gutted, and we are finally getting around to refurbishing it.
The interior walls are down to the fiberglass, and I am totally confused as to what to put on the walls... They were stripped when we purchased it, so I did not see what was on them prior.
I tried to look for a thread here to help me understand what to put on the interior walls, but no luck. I am probably not searching for the right term.
Can someone help me?
Thanks in advance,
Kimm
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Kimm, Originally there would have been a product called Ensolite. This was a black closed cell foam with a white(ish) vinyl outer layer. While the black foam is still available, I have yet to find it with the vinyl layer. What several fibreglass trailer vendors use is Reflectex https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ref...ion/1000167795 covered in a marine head liner, which is just a stretchy waterproof fabric.
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09-14-2022, 01:43 PM
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#3
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Junior Member
Name: Kimm
Trailer: 1975 Trillium
Ontario
Posts: 5
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Thanks David. That makes sense because there was some pieces of the black foam still on the walls that I have removed.
That is exactly what I was going to put on the walls, but I wasn't sure if there was something easier?
Do you know if the Reflectex has an adhesive, or do I install it with rubber cement?
Then would I attach the fabric on the Reflectex with rubber cement as well?
Thank you!
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09-14-2022, 04:42 PM
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#4
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KimmD
Thanks David. That makes sense because there was some pieces of the black foam still on the walls that I have removed.
That is exactly what I was going to put on the walls, but I wasn't sure if there was something easier?
Do you know if the Reflectex has an adhesive, or do I install it with rubber cement?
Then would I attach the fabric on the Reflectex with rubber cement as well?
Thank you!
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Typically contact cement is used for both the Reflectex and head liner. The glue you use should be rated for a fairly high temperature. It gets hot under the sun.
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09-16-2022, 08:50 AM
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#5
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Junior Member
Name: Kimm
Trailer: 1975 Trillium
Ontario
Posts: 5
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Okay awesome. Thank you so much for your help!
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09-23-2022, 10:13 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Ray
Trailer: Trillium
Alberta
Posts: 5
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Glue to use on Fiberglass (FRP)
Use Fiberglass Resin / harder mix as it’s the same as the Fiberglass itself
It hardens like a rock holding whatever you want to the wall.
I always test the items that you may want to attach as the chemical reaction may not suitable.
Hope this helps.
Ray11
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09-23-2022, 11:31 PM
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Escape 21, behind an '02 F250 7.3 diesel tug
Mid Left Coast
Posts: 2,941
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If I was completely restoring the interior of a stripped FG shell, I'd consider using the sort of aircraft/marine headliner Escape uses, possibly on top of a couple layers of thinsulate and/or reflectix. It has a textured off white interior, easy to wipe and clean, and is bonded to a thin layer of firm foam, it can be glued or stretched over a surface. Its way nicer than the 'shag carpet' liner of my old Casita. Its also a lot quieter, and much better insulating as well as completely dark inside during the day
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11-17-2022, 09:35 AM
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#8
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Junior Member
Name: Kimm
Trailer: 1975 Trillium
Ontario
Posts: 5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray11
Use Fiberglass Resin / harder mix as it’s the same as the Fiberglass itself
It hardens like a rock holding whatever you want to the wall.
I always test the items that you may want to attach as the chemical reaction may not suitable.
Hope this helps.
Ray11
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Okay, thank you!
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11-17-2022, 09:40 AM
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#9
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Junior Member
Name: Kimm
Trailer: 1975 Trillium
Ontario
Posts: 5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz
If I was completely restoring the interior of a stripped FG shell, I'd consider using the sort of aircraft/marine headliner Escape uses, possibly on top of a couple layers of thinsulate and/or reflectix. It has a textured off white interior, easy to wipe and clean, and is bonded to a thin layer of firm foam, it can be glued or stretched over a surface. Its way nicer than the 'shag carpet' liner of my old Casita. Its also a lot quieter, and much better insulating as well as completely dark inside during the day
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Thanks John, I will definitely check that out!
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