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Originally Posted by dwightdi Cabinets on a 78 are vinyl (laminate) covered not veneer. You could use another wood grade vinyl decal material if you could find one. I bought a roll of it from 3M many years ago to redo the fake wood on a 66 Ford station wagon. The vinyl covering on the walls has a tendancy to shrink after many years and come loose. Cabinets in mine are still sticking for now. You might try vinyl wall paper with a good glue. |
Hi Dwight; This is exactly my problem as well. We have a 1973 26' Argosy with very dark interior cabinetry which my wife does not like. I have done considerable research on re coating of this thin vinyl covering. I was told that most paints especially enamels will soften that vinyl. Also, that sanding it may damage the integrity of the thin vinyl. Good cleaning was recommended following with a very light primer coat of 3M #05907 adhesive promoter which is very expensive at $29.98 per pint spray can. I have used the product on other plastic components and it worked very well, but the price is very prohibitive for re doing the cabinetry. I have some more research to do in that aspect, because 4 millimeter thickness exterior ply is very hard to find. Finding it with one side finished is even more difficult. 1/4" ply does not quite fit well into the retainer clips. If I find 4 MM one side finished light color ply I will opt for replacement using a Epifanes Varnish over light shade of stain before installing everything back in place. I wonder if anyone knows of source of replacement of paneling for that purpose. My Arg will soon be ready for the interior and that dilemma has me stuck in place. Thanks, "Boatdoc"