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Re: [VAL] original interiors and sandblasting



Marc,

Just a suggestion from someone who has sandblasted a great deal.  I would
advise against that, you will find that sand will get everywhere in the
trailer as well it will change the grain of the paneling by eroding the soft
areas leaving the surface so very rough.  In fact the veneer may not be
thick enough to survive the event.  My Globe Trotter was the same blond
interior so I stripped it with the citrus based gel.  It was not difficult
at all.

Best of luck, GAS


> The original wood interior on mine appears to have been whitewashed oak
> veneer on the doors and oak for the fascia framing.
>
> It appears that it was hit with a medium cherry varnish, that was done
> blotchy and drippy, and luckily comes off easily.
>
> My plan it to sand blast it off bare and then stain clear coat it (not
> go whitewash again).
>
> And for the doors to just veneer some plain maple and clear satin over
> that. ( or tweak what goes on the oak to make it appear to match the
> maple.)
>
> And use Hammerite smooth glossy white on the  upper walls, maybe a color
> lower.
>
> But here is my question (aside from any comments you may have on the
> paltry plans on the table): Do you have a good link to pix of original
> interiors, or specs thereof?
>
> How about some good locations with modern retro interiors?
>
> Thanks,
> Marc