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Tue May 26, 2020 8:50 am

Need cut to fit. I recall GW or VC had it, but can’t find via searches (further complicated by only having my phone at the moment). The black gets rippin’ hot in the morning when the sun is low and shines into the van. TIA.

Tue May 26, 2020 9:00 am

https://www.gowesty.com/product/material-fabric/4336/cabinet-laminate-material-?v=

Tue May 26, 2020 9:00 am

I got mine from GoWesty.

Tue May 26, 2020 9:24 am

Not cut to fit, just a roll.

jmillsj wrote: https://www.gowesty.com/product/material-fabric/4336/cabinet-laminate-material-?v=

Tue May 26, 2020 10:12 am

Louis from Rhino Designs says there isn't an exact match but I just got an AC fascia from him and the grey looks the same as the original Westy grey laminate.

Also, from a 2012 post...

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6274253#6274253
Howesight wrote: Thanks for the paint matching tip. And for those looking to get the actual formica for a fridge update or cabinet update or repair, here is the exact match:

It is Formica product Number 927-58. The name of the colour is "Folkstone" and it is in the matte finish. You can order it through any Home Despot. I got mine for $80 CAD for a 4' x 8' sheet since I have some other projects in mind for this stuff.

For the darker plastic edge trim (and anything else you want to make the darker grey of the cushion strip trim, the following SEM products work nicely:
1. SEM 38353 Plastic/Leather prep;
2. SEM 17123 GM Light Gray plastic "flexible coating paint
3. SEM 13013 Satin Gloss Clear coat

Tue May 26, 2020 12:02 pm

This is Formica 927-58 "Folkstone" in matte finish.
It's close, but there is a slight difference as you can see in the pic.

Here are a couple other threads closely related to this subject:

DIY installation of laminate panel into door of TruckFridge TF49
How to change Truckfridge door panel (with pics)

Tue May 26, 2020 6:34 pm

I used that Folkstone laminate and it is a 98% match.

In this pic it looks brighter because it has a little more sheen that the tired formica on the original. To my eye it is an acceptable match.

Tue May 26, 2020 6:47 pm

I actually have a good sized sheet of it that I purchased from Louis, but I don't have the tools necessary to properly cut it to size. The laminate is hard to work with.

jimf909 wrote: Louis from Rhino Designs says there isn't an exact match but I just got an AC fascia from him and the grey looks the same as the original Westy grey laminate.

Also, from a 2012 post...

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6274253#6274253
Howesight wrote: Thanks for the paint matching tip. And for those looking to get the actual formica for a fridge update or cabinet update or repair, here is the exact match:

It is Formica product Number 927-58. The name of the colour is "Folkstone" and it is in the matte finish. You can order it through any Home Despot. I got mine for $80 CAD for a 4' x 8' sheet since I have some other projects in mind for this stuff.

For the darker plastic edge trim (and anything else you want to make the darker grey of the cushion strip trim, the following SEM products work nicely:
1. SEM 38353 Plastic/Leather prep;
2. SEM 17123 GM Light Gray plastic "flexible coating paint
3. SEM 13013 Satin Gloss Clear coat

Tue May 26, 2020 7:18 pm

Scribe it with a drywall knife & break it over a straight corner.
Then file it or belt-sand it.
It can be cut pretty rough and its all behind the door margin.

Scribing front & back makes a very clean break.
Which will be hidden too.
But when you scribe both sides you know the break isn’t gonna go wild.

Wed May 27, 2020 5:56 am

Carbide tip laminate knife at any hardware store. Scribe and break. I buy full sheets and cut it down to size with a knife and straight edge.

Brian

Wed May 27, 2020 6:20 am

I can cut it all the way through with a large boxer cutter. About a 1/2 inch blade. Snap off a clean one and it takes about 5 passes to get it done. I work on the garage floor to get leverage. And yes then sand the edge a tiny bit to trim to an exact fit.

Wed May 27, 2020 7:18 am

Thanks for all the advice, I'm gonna' go for it..... as soon as I get the Syncro back from GTA; I just dropped it off yesterday to get all new custom gearing. Pick up in 2 weeks.

Wed May 27, 2020 10:49 am

I'll have to look and see which laminate I used for my custom cabinet. Pionite brand, Folkstone Grey or Mercury color. I'll look for the right color name tonight.