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10-21-2005, 09:25 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Lake Oswego
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 13
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A fantastic resource for remodelers!!!
I am completely updating the interior of my new baby. Along the way it occured to me to install either brushed stainless or aluminum sheeting behind the galley to create that Airstream/diner look. I did a lot of research and after nearly buying plain sheet I found a fantastic resource. It is Rigidized Metals. This company has a wide array of stainless and aluminum sheeting that has been rolled with different patterns. The resulting product is a huge leap beyond mundane sheeting. IT is possible to order custom sizes or if you go the the Rigidized Store, one can buy pre-cut sheets on-line. Get this, for $36.00 plus shipping, one can buy a 36" x 48" sheet of .024 aluminum sheeting (plenty thick) with a great pattern formed into it. This is about as cheap as the metal itself at most supply houses.
I ordered two sheets and the service and delivery were excellent.
go to: www.rigidized.com or www.rigidizedstore.com and check out all of the amazing options. I am now planning on redoing the refrigerator front as as well as the trailer door's interior paneling.
As soon as I get the metal installed, I will post pics!
Ken
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10-21-2005, 09:29 PM
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Addicted to Aluminum
1959 18' "Footer"
1964 24' Tradewind
1954 29' Liner
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,015
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i look forward to it, man! always interesting to se another airstreamers interpretation.
jp
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10-22-2005, 08:05 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,197
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<Drooooolllllll!!!!!!>
Ohhh I was going to go with a plain brushed stainless on the walls in our coach's we bath but a couple of those patternes look REAL sporty!
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1959 22' Caravanner
1988 R20 454 Suburban.
Atlanta, GA
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10-22-2005, 09:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
1964 26' Overlander
1977 25' Tradewind
Eastern
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 865
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Quote:
Originally Posted by topazken
go to: www.rigidized.com or www.rigidizedstore.com and check out all of the amazing options. I am now planning on redoing the refrigerator front as as well as the trailer door's interior paneling.
As soon as I get the metal installed, I will post pics!
Ken
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Great catch for materials that can give a touch of class to any rebuild.
I can see more work in my future.
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Peace
Gary
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10-22-2005, 01:26 PM
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BAUXITE
2004 25' Classic
homosassa
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 50
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Rigidzed Store
Thanks for the source. Was planning on covering the splash area in bathroom sike with one of these metals. What is your plan to hold in place ? Molding, adhesive or mechanical attachment?
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10-22-2005, 03:13 PM
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3 Rivet Member
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 233
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Thanks for the info. I was going to install plain aluminum sheathing behind the stove and sink, but now that "Quilted" pattern shure looks good!
Ernie
'58 Traveler, 18ft.
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10-22-2005, 07:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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very nice!. I also really like the prodcuts from this place- www.alsacorp.com check out their FX sheeting and laminates. I got samples and they are fabulous.
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10-25-2005, 06:48 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1990 34' Excella
Windcrest
, Texas
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 248
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Where did you find this?
Quote:
Originally Posted by topazken
IT is possible to order custom sizes or if you go the the Rigidized Store, one can buy pre-cut sheets on-line. Get this, for $36.00 plus shipping, one can buy a 36" x 48" sheet of .024 aluminum sheeting (plenty thick) with a great pattern formed into it. This is about as cheap as the metal itself at most supply houses.
Ken
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Ken,
I went to the website but when I looked up the aluminum sheeting with a pattern in it, there was a charge of $150/sheet. Could you include the link to the actual page?
Mitch
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10-28-2005, 07:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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11-11-2005, 06:45 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1990 34' Excella
Windcrest
, Texas
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 248
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Thanks Ken
Ken---Thanks for the directions to this page. On another note, how did you attach this aluminum sheet? I'm going to order this to spruce up our interior a little but wasn't sure if you used adhesive to place this on the existing vinyl.
PS. I've ordered the 36 X 48 piece for our AS. Any suggestions on how to cut this to size? I have a jigsaw and was thinking about measuring for this and using a very fine blade to cut the aluminum.
Mitch
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11-11-2005, 07:05 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,190
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I like the diner look too
Here are some pictures of my Argosy. One thing tho....Stainless steel
shows every finger print with extreme conviction. And, it costs an arm and a leg, and a few other very valued body parts.
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11-11-2005, 08:50 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Yorktown
, Virginia
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 252
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I will definitely be using these companies when I re-skin my door. I went to my own parts department and with my employee discount, It was going to be like $130 for a 24"x36" piece of AS Aluminum! I'd rather spend the time to forge my own sheet out of beer cans! More fun anyway!
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11-15-2005, 07:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1990 34' Excella
Windcrest
, Texas
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 248
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How did you attach the aluminum?
Hey gang, since our aluminum sheet is enroute to us, I'd like to know how you attached this to the wall? Since the wall has the original vinyl covering, I'm not sure if this should be primed and than covered with an adhesive or what. Any input you can provide would be awesome!!
Mitch
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11-15-2005, 09:36 PM
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Silver Hilton
1959 24' Tradewind
Astoria
, Oregon
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 227
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Topazken -
I'm in your backyard in Hillsboro, and would like to see how this wall treatment looks. Please let me know if you give tours of your trailer.
Mark
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11-16-2005, 11:44 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Lake Oswego
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 13
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Cutting and attaching
Quote:
Originally Posted by Swanny
Ken---Thanks for the directions to this page. On another note, how did you attach this aluminum sheet? I'm going to order this to spruce up our interior a little but wasn't sure if you used adhesive to place this on the existing vinyl.
PS. I've ordered the 36 X 48 piece for our AS. Any suggestions on how to cut this to size? I have a jigsaw and was thinking about measuring for this and using a very fine blade to cut the aluminum.
Mitch
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Well, to be honest, I have not cut or attached mine. I ordered the medium thickness sheet and it is a bit too thick to cut with tin snips. If you ordered the thinnest sheet I would expect that the snips would work perfectly. WIth planning, any cuts should occur under covers like the window frames and outlet covers.
As for attaching... I installed the tile-like sheets in the bathroom and found that it took very little to keep it in place. The curve of the metal keeps constant pressure so all one needs is a way to hold it at the top and the bottom. I actually intend to use rivets. I cannot imagine that glue would ever hold it to the vinyl. I had origianlly hoped that I could run a sheed from the counter backspash all of the way to the beams that run the length of the trailer. Unfortuantely, is is farther than 4'.
I promise to post pics when I finally get around to it...
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11-16-2005, 11:53 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Lake Oswego
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Wiltrakis
Topazken -
I'm in your backyard in Hillsboro, and would like to see how this wall treatment looks. Please let me know if you give tours of your trailer.
Mark
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I would be happy to show it but it is a long way from done. My intention to spruce it up turned into a complete gutting. I decided to go nautical with a navy and ivory paint scheme and lots of natural wood. The only thing left that is original is the fridge, stove and some of the aluminum trim.
Now the trailer is in Vancouver. I will keep posting as progress is made.
Ken
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11-17-2005, 05:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mandolindave
Here are some pictures of my Argosy. One thing tho....Stainless steel
shows every finger print with extreme conviction. And, it costs an arm and a leg, and a few other very valued body parts.
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Looks very cool, now the wife has seen it I have a new project to consider
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'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
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'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
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11-17-2005, 06:01 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Putnam
, Connecticut
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,064
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Swanny
Hey gang, since our aluminum sheet is enroute to us, I'd like to know how you attached this to the wall? Since the wall has the original vinyl covering, I'm not sure if this should be primed and than covered with an adhesive or what. Any input you can provide would be awesome!!
Mitch
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11-20-2005, 06:31 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1990 34' Excella
Windcrest
, Texas
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 248
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How Many Rivets?
Okay now that we've determined that riveting is best, what kind of spacing did you all use? Sorry for the simple sounding question, but I'd rather keep the number of 'extra' holes in our AS to a minimum. Thanks again
Mitch
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