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73SpeedBuggy
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 Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:47 pm Post subject: installing interior side panels from Tijuana Kustums |
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Last May the ever so Awesome Tom (Kustoms here on the forum) of Tijuana Kustoms made some beautiful vinyl side panels for the interior of my Manxter (pictures to come soon). I made a feable attempt to get them installed last summer but Tom specifies 1/8" Luan to wrap the vinyl around and I was unable to find any in 4x8 sheets. I tried my local Lowes and Home Depot without success.
Well now it's almost March and I've had these laying in my garage for nearly a year now so it's time to get this done.
So does anyone have any ideas for finding some 1/8th" Luan around Pittsburgh? Tom, is there something else I might use of I can't find the Luan anywhere around here?
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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1/8 inch tempered Masonite? Home Depot had it in Chippewa a few years ago when I needed it. I called around first, and they were the only ones that had it then. I can't remember what I needed it for.
Homey Depot lists it on their website for $8.48 per 4'X8' sheet.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:18 am Post subject: |
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I haven't been able to find 1/8" luan either the past few years. 1/4" is the norm. Masonite is a good alternative, though, and both HD and Lowes should have it in stock.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:34 am Post subject: |
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1/8" is now 5mm at Lowes. its thicker but still not 1/4" You can use 1/4" just sand the corners round to soften them.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:41 am Post subject: |
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Just wanted to add this.
Masonite can be used but it is more susceptible to water / moistier damage. It will warp and decay faster then luan. We do use it on closed cars though. Plastics are far better but cost far more if you can even find it where you live.
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66 Shorty
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:49 am Post subject: |
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Maybe saturating the Masonite with resin would help a bit?
IDK, just throwing it out there...
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| Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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The experiences that I have had with lauan (sometimes spelled luan) leads me to believe that (unless there is some sort of waterproofing substance is applied) it is not considered an outdoor type product. In homebuilding, we would use it as a lightweight option for the ceiling access panel opening (to the HVAC unit). I know that it is also used in interior hollow door skins, cabinet building (backs, drawer bottoms, etc), and also used for the backing in shelves.
Here is a decent link that explains lauan in more detail: http://www.clcboats.com/shoptips/stitch_glue/lauan_plywood.html
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Yes it should be sealed but I think Adam knew that.
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Hi Tom,
Yes, that could be true, I just thought it was best to clarify since many others also read these posts. Also, anyone doing a search for "luan" on the Lowes website will probably not get a result. A search for "lauan", however, gives several results for interior doors. Spelling is fundamental, agreed?
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kustoms
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| Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, you are right.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:15 am Post subject: |
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Check this stuff out, it's like a fiberglass sheet. I was going to try this for interior panels in my VW projects. Looks good and is pretty tough, I've checked it out at the store since they do stock it.
Sequentia 0.090"D x 4'W x 8'H White FRP Wall Panel
http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=856...;cId=PDIO1 |
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| Gary0302 wrote: | Hi Tom,
Yes, that could be true, I just thought it was best to clarify since many others also read these posts. Also, anyone doing a search for "luan" on the Lowes website will probably not get a result. A search for "lauan", however, gives several results for interior doors. Spelling is fundamental, agreed? |
Funny to note that many in wood industry spell it 'luan'...
http://www.google.com/search?q=luan%20wood&ie=...channel=np
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| Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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Use ABS plastic sheetinstead of lauan. one anddone, cuts and shapes like wood, won't rot. You can also look at the plastic stuff HD and Lowes sells for bathrooms and kitchens. It is smooth on one sida and has a pebble finish on the other. You can glue, screw, or staple to it. I redid the wood for my boat interior with it. IT's basically the same stuff as sequentia.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:56 am Post subject: |
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| sbussard wrote: | 1/8 inch tempered Masonite? Home Depot had it in Chippewa a few years ago when I needed it. I called around first, and they were the only ones that had it then. I can't remember what I needed it for.
Homey Depot lists it on their website for $8.48 per 4'X8' sheet.
YMMV,
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Hey Tom, have you seen this stuff before? It might be my best bet since I know I can get it.
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I don’t like to use Masonite in buggy’s because they are open cars. The stuff will warp and brake done real fast when it gets wet. ABS plastic is always first choice but not cheap. The bathroom stuff from Home Depot is PVC. It tends to run on the thin side it will crack and brake when stapling. Of course I do us an air stapler. Maybe a home stapler will not. Just go with the 5mm luan and seal it.
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I use the 1/4" ABS for work pretty regularly (we call it dance floor) as a smooth surface to make camera moves when a dolly on a track isn't appropriate. There are 2 types. One is softer and can be easily cut with a saw, but the other can be brittle and easily crack with a sharp impact ... it may crack when trying to staple it. I know a hard hit on the edge will crack it. Also, the ABS is a bit heavier than luan, if that matters to you.
Like Tom said, the bathroom stuff from Lowe's isn't the same thing. Too thin and brittle.
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73SpeedBuggy
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Thinnest Luan Lowe's has around here is 3/16". Hmm.. maybe if I can find a local auto interior shop they can point me in the right direction.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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What's wrong with that? It's only .1875" thick... 1/8" = .125".
My guess is the 3/16" would be just fine!
Don't forget to seal it with something though!
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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When you dealing with two sixteenths of perfection, that extra sixteenth can ruin everything. Just too chunky to work, one eighth is exactly right.
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