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Old 09-13-2014, 07:33 AM   #1
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Interior Wall Patch

A basic question from a newby: What should I use to patch small holes in the interior walls? Caulk? Silicone? Bondo?
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Old 09-13-2014, 08:37 AM   #2
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screw holes? Use a rivet....Olympic looks the best.
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Old 09-13-2014, 02:50 PM   #3
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Mmmm??

But what if I want smooth walls? There are holes from old curtain rods, towel bars, etc. in the inner skin. I thought there might be a patch product?
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Old 12-12-2014, 11:31 AM   #4
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Hello!
I have the same question as katesherrill.
We are wanting as smooth a finish as possible on our 74' vinyl walls.
I tried using household Goop to fill screw and rivet holes. But, it's stanky-nasty-toxic.

My local hardware guys don't think normal wall putty will adhere to the vinyl.

Ideas?

Thanks forum folk!
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Old 12-15-2014, 12:46 AM   #5
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I'd have to say most of us just fill the holes with rivets the it ties in with the rest of the interior. I use the ivory painted rivets that you get at vintage trailer supply for attaching the interior walls.
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Old 12-15-2014, 09:19 AM   #6
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I was hoping for an answer other than rivets too.
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Old 12-15-2014, 09:28 AM   #7
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I was hoping for an answer other than rivets too.
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