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Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 11-06-2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,488
Posted By lgastall
Below are some photos of my bathroom spring...

Below are some photos of my bathroom spring loaded roller blind.

It's no where near perfect but works pretty well. It offers a fair bit of privacy but no sound proofing! In retrospect I would...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 11-05-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,488
Posted By lgastall
I will post some photos tomorrow. I've...

I will post some photos tomorrow.

I've currently got one up in my bathroom door and have got one for my bedroom door that I've still got to put up (I've managed to misplace the bracket at the...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 11-05-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,488
Posted By lgastall
Hi Keith. If afraid I don't have a solution...

Hi Keith.

If afraid I don't have a solution for you but I do have an alternative.

I changed my folding doors for some spring loaded roller blinds. They work brilliantly as they disappear...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 11-05-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,019
Posted By lgastall
Hi Bosube, Check out Snekinups restoration...

Hi Bosube,

Check out Snekinups restoration it was really amazing!

Also you may want to check out my blog. I went for a reasonably streamlined approach of lots of white, cream and wood. It...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 11-05-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,970
Posted By lgastall
Just a quick update. I suggested using BIN...

Just a quick update.

I suggested using BIN primer. Over all it has worked brilliantly but in small patches it has started to bubble. It's not a huge problem but it's not the wonder fix I thought...
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-11-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
Posted By lgastall
Ideas for making the internal vista view hole look prettier.

I’m sorry if the title made little sense but I don’t know how else to describe it.

When I got my Airstream the vista view blinds were pretty knackered so we decided to remove them. The only...
Forum: Global 'streaming 08-24-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,195
Posted By lgastall
Stephen, Good luck hunting!

Stephen,

Good luck hunting!
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-11-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,637
Posted By lgastall
To remove my curtains I drilled out the rivet in...

To remove my curtains I drilled out the rivet in the curtain track (I had one at each end) and was able to slide out the curtains with the hooks still attached. Do be careful as the hooks in mine...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-08-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,584
Posted By lgastall
I found Cilit Bang worked amazingly. It not only...

I found Cilit Bang worked amazingly. It not only got rid of the dirt but it also got rid of the stickyness of the vinyl. It's also good to have a large collection of old toothbrushed for all the...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 07-29-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,352
Posted By lgastall
Light switches in a '73 Sovereign

What do the light switches by the door in a 73 Sovereign do please? Mine seemingly don't do anything.

Thank you,
Lucy.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 07-29-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,331
Posted By lgastall
Replace AC with a Fantastic fan

Has anybody replaced their air conditioner with a vent or a Fatastic fan? My AC is knackered and nobody in the UK can work out what is wrong with it. I'm thinking about replacing it with a vent but...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-20-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,690
Posted By lgastall
Hi Laura. Thank you for such a brilliant...

Hi Laura.

Thank you for such a brilliant reply. The first photo light cover is AMAZING. It is exactly what I wanted for my trailer.

Snekinups trailer is great, I especially like the way he...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-20-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,534
Posted By lgastall
Nick. Paintings easy if you use BIN as an...

Nick.

Paintings easy if you use BIN as an undercoat. I found it supplied immediate gratification as well!
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-20-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,167
Posted By lgastall
It may be worth checking out -...

It may be worth checking out - https://www.airforums.com/forums/f39/what-i-think-i-know-about-painting-vinyl-interiors-62392.html
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-20-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,534
Posted By lgastall
check out -...

check out - https://www.airforums.com/forums/f39/what-i-think-i-know-about-painting-vinyl-interiors-62392.html

I also detail about painting the formica coated ply in my blog.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-19-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,534
Posted By lgastall
Do you mean you want to paint it a different...

Do you mean you want to paint it a different colour or a fake wood effect?
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-13-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,970
Posted By lgastall
Adwriter, Where about in the van is it...

Adwriter,

Where about in the van is it happening? I've had the same problem.

I sanded the patches down and re-cleaned them and reapplied the paint. My patches are still noticeable though as I...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-11-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,690
Posted By lgastall
It's the light covers for the light on the...

It's the light covers for the light on the ceiling. They are square and have a very thick plastic mesh in the centre.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-11-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,690
Posted By lgastall
Alternative light cover.

I’m looking for an alternative to the white plastic light cover in my 73 Sovereign. I’ve had a hunt on all the Airstream parts websites and can’t find something I really like.
I’ve tried to make one...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-11-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,970
Posted By lgastall
Bob. Have you had any trouble with it...

Bob.

Have you had any trouble with it peeling off yet? I've had a few small patches peeling off but only in a 1ft square area.

I spoke to the paint shop and they said they had no idea but...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-11-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,080
Posted By lgastall
I have a couple bits you could have out of my 73...

I have a couple bits you could have out of my 73 Sovereign. What parts specifically are you looking for?

Lucy.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 06-27-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 73,934
Posted By lgastall
https://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/Using+Retr0Brigh...

https://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/Using+Retr0Bright (https://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/Using+Retr0Bright)

"Just before you paint the gel onto the parts, add ¼ teaspoonful of any “Oxy” type...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 06-26-2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 37,256
Posted By lgastall
Absolutely amazing! Do you think the trailer...

Absolutely amazing!
Do you think the trailer will be heavier or lighter once you have finished?
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 06-26-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 73,934
Posted By lgastall
I used Retr0bright on both and the front end cap....

I used Retr0bright on both and the front end cap. I found that the gel lightened the rear endcap considerably more than the front endcap after one application. I plan to Retr0right the front endcap...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 06-08-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,970
Posted By lgastall
Bin Primer

I recently painted my interior with a primer called Bin. I thought it worked brilliantly! You can paint the Bin primer on to the cleaned vinyl even if it is sticky; so far it seems to have prevented...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 04-07-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,345
Posted By lgastall
How many meters of fabric did you use for the...

How many meters of fabric did you use for the seat covers?

This is really inspiring stuff.

Thank you,
Lucy.
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 03-07-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,673
Posted By lgastall
Hi Ian. I'm in the process of doing exactly...

Hi Ian.

I'm in the process of doing exactly the same thing. My trailers an 73 31ft Sovereign.

I'm shipping out of Balimore to Southampton or Thamesport using

Michael Gastil
Schumacher...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-02-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,406
Posted By lgastall
Dimensions of fridge/freezer in a 1973 Sovereign.

Does anybody know the dimensions of the fridge freezer please?
I’m looking for an electric only replacement (I’m in the UK), does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advanced,
Lucy.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 01-01-2010, 05:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,870
Posted By lgastall
Thank you all for the advice - I've emailed and...

Thank you all for the advice - I've emailed and phoned him to no avail so who knows.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 12-31-2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,870
Posted By lgastall
Hi Monique I've private messaged you. ...

Hi Monique

I've private messaged you.

Thank you for being so kind!

Lucy.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 12-31-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,870
Posted By lgastall
Super cheap 1978 31 ft. Sovereign - Advice needed please.

Hello Everybody.

I've stumbled upon this listing on craigslist -https://lexington.craigslist.org/rvs/1525740125.html (https://lexington.craigslist.org/rvs/1525740125.html)

I'm in the UK so...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 12-22-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,376
Posted By lgastall
The £1000s were just expample for and easier...

The £1000s were just expample for and easier calculation.

I hope you get your A/S home soon Cheify
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 12-21-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,376
Posted By lgastall
Which company did you use Cheify?

Which company did you use Cheify?
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 12-21-2009, 01:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,376
Posted By lgastall
For the VAT/Import duties I'm pretty sure you pay...

For the VAT/Import duties I'm pretty sure you pay 2.5% of the cost of the A/S for the import duty and then 17.5% on the total cost of importing the airstream.

E.g. - Sorry if this appears...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 12-20-2009, 04:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,376
Posted By lgastall
shipping

Hello all.

The cheapest quote for a 31FT I’ve had so far is $3400 currently £2103, this was from Galveston to Southampton from airstreamguy.com
This did not include insurance or any of the...
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