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01-06-2010, 09:28 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2004 19' Bambi
Encinitas
, California
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 13
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From Carpeted Walls to Polished Aluminum!
So when we first purchased our 2004 19' Bambi last year, it had the carpeted walls and we really liked the look of the bare aluminum finishes in the CCD models...so we took our chances and decided to tackle the carpet removal process. The adhesive removal was quite labor intensive but we are really happy with how it turned out. We decided to leave the bedroom half of the trailer carpeted to keep warmth in during colder months. We also added a few other designer touches here and there.
Just wanted to let people know it is possible, because we were a little hesitant at first. If you have any questions about the process, feel free to give a holler.
cheers!
eli
Tin Can Travels
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01-06-2010, 09:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,499
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Looks nice. Did you notice any change in the acoustics? How about an increase in outside noise?
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
1965 Chevy Suburban 454
AIR 6030
WBCCI 4258
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01-06-2010, 09:39 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2004 19' Bambi
Encinitas
, California
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 13
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Thanks. No, didn't notice any change in acoustics or outside noise...the rain may sound slightly louder, but personally I like that sound.
eli
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01-06-2010, 09:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Great Work!
Wow, congratulations on the makeover. I think you were very smart to leave the mouse fur in the bedroom. Getting the glue off must have been murder. BTW how did you attach the handles to the overhead cabinets? The doors aren't real wood, in fact as I'm sure you know, they are foam core. Did you use washers or a back plate to prevent the screws from pulling through? I like the white paint though it might not be everyone's cuppa tea. You might post what kind of paint you used for others contemplating the changes you've done.
We've been having record cold here in Eastern Virginia and my SE bedroom walls are COLD. I've stacked sofa pillows against the wall next to my bed, and I may seriously consider making fitted wall hangings to go up to the base of the windows. (held on with those removable 3M hooks). I chased down a draft by the door and another coming from my "garage" door. Tightened up the lock on the garage door and put a piece of styrofoam inside it for additional warmth....
COME ON SPRING!
I'm gonna kill that groundhog if he shows his ugly face this year!
Paula
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01-06-2010, 09:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,499
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foiled Again
I'm gonna kill that groundhog if he shows his ugly face this year!
Paula
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Ummm! Cabin fever has set in hard.
I feel your pain.
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
1965 Chevy Suburban 454
AIR 6030
WBCCI 4258
TCT
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01-06-2010, 09:57 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2004 19' Bambi
Encinitas
, California
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 13
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Yeah, I can't imagine how cold it would be being pressed up against the cold aluminum in the winter months, I'm definitely glad we left the mouse fur in the bedroom area.
I attached the cabinet handles with standard screws...the doors were solid enough without the use of a back plate. I figured if the hinge attachments were using only screws it should be strong enough. No issues thus far after 7 months of constant use.
The white paint we used for the cabinets is just standard interior/exterior satin finish house paint. Seems to be very durable.
Have a good one...stay warm. We are in the Florida Panhandle and we have had hard freezes for the last several nights.
eli
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01-06-2010, 11:47 AM
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The Polishing Guru
Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Riverside
, California
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 54
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The Bambi looks good, you have made it your baby. Stay warm and cozy in it. I think everyone should have an airstream as part of their Earthquake prepardness Kit. It will be the only thing standing when the house falls down.
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01-06-2010, 12:40 PM
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Tramp Streamer
Commercial Member
1995 28' Excella
Artist
, at Large
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 2,002
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Chicken Little
eli,
Great work and thanks for sharing.
I'm thinking I might go naked on my 95 with the Chicken little vinyl ceiling.
What did you use to strip the adhesive from the aluminum?
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01-06-2010, 06:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,480
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zinbar
The Bambi looks good, you have made it your baby. Stay warm and cozy in it. I think everyone should have an airstream as part of their Earthquake prepardness Kit. It will be the only thing standing when the house falls down.
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Or Hurricane Prepardness or Fire, Flood, Freeze, Mudslide, etc...
Laura
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02-16-2010, 08:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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carpet or mouse fur covering source
Is there a source for the light weight carpet/mouse fur wall covering. I don't even know what to call it on a google search.....
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02-16-2010, 08:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,082
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Hull liner as for boats. Mouse fur as we affectionately call it isn't a lot of help on Google is it?
Hull Liner
Eli, love the modifications to the Bambi. It looks really nice . I think the cabinets are sharp and the corkboard over the overhead is a cool idea. Like the fabric. Good idea about keeping the bedroom insulated, good compromise that I think you will appreciate.
My DH likes the accoustics of the subwoofer and no lining to listen to music, and it does sound very good. However I like the insulated hush of outside noises and the warmth of the mouse fur and liner.
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02-16-2010, 10:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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thats it!!
Thanks Carol. Somewhere in the past the Flying Cloud I rescued had "hull liner" installed. Its almost a duplicate of my 21' Sovereign. I'm thinking of renewing it.
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02-17-2010, 01:45 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2004 19' Bambi
Encinitas
, California
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 13
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Hull liner, ah hah, I didn't know the correct name either.
Does anyone know a good solution for cleaning the "mouse fur." We have a little mildew discoloring near the back window due to all the moisture we had on the east coast this summer...
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03-07-2010, 04:48 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2001 19' Bambi
Ashland
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 100
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The inside of the rig looks great. Did you buy new bolsters or just cover the existing ones? I'd like to replace ours but need a source for purchase and so far, no luck.
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03-08-2010, 08:47 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2004 19' Bambi
Encinitas
, California
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 13
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Thanks Kathleen, we just had our cushions reupholstered. It wasn't cheap, but we priced out a few different places and they all came in about the same.
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03-09-2010, 11:10 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2001 19' Bambi
Ashland
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 100
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Thank you, E.Clark. I may try and steam clean mine first and see how they turn out. I gather they aren't cheap to replace.
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03-09-2010, 11:33 AM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Great look. How did you remove the adhesive? Did you use a chemical stripper or just soap and water and lots of elbow grease?
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2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
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04-28-2010, 05:43 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Fairbanks
, Alaska
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 237
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Yes..how did you remove the adhesive? Also, I was wondering, we have a 345 LE Moho, and we want to remove the carpet...what will we find underneath? Should we simply cover the carpet with thin aluminum? any thoughts?
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