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PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 10:21 pm    Post subject: Rear westy table refurbish Reply with quote

Did a quick refurb on my rear table. Turned out to be easer than i was thinking.

Thought this might help for anyone who wants to give it a try.

How it looked before with peeling laminate and wrinkled trim:

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I used "DAP" brand Weldwood contact cement. A nice coat and let it dry for 20 minutes or so.

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It didn't seem like it was really needed, but I put some bricks on top to give a little added pressure while it bonded.

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The corners seemed to take a lot of pressure to stay in contact, so I used some clamps to insure a tight bond.

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I didn't get any pictures of the trim boiling/installation process, but it's pretty simple. Just boil a good amount of water in a large pot, and drop the trim in. It only takes about 1 minute for the trim to become super soft. I had a towel handy and dried it as I lifted it out of the water. You have to work fast. It cools and hardens very quickly. I used a hammer to gently tap the trim into place. It was not possible to get it fully settled into place by hand.

After the trim was installed:

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I used "Marvel" air tool oil and put it on like automotive wax. A generous amount, then buffed it out to remove the excess. Not sure how long it will last, but it looks nice for now.

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And, all finished:

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice job. The trim on the cabinets on my riviera have pulled loose and seem to have shrunk. I wonder if the boiling water trick would work with them? It's worth a try. Thanks for sharing.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 7:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice work; looks great. Good tip on boiling the trim.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 7:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great work! Thanks for sharing. Cool
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 7:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would have never thought about boiling it. Well done!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys!
The boiling trick wasn't my idea. I've heard it from several people, but never tried it until now. It works very well.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks great.

Did you reuse the existing trim or buy new trim and if so, where did you get it from?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 6:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sallittjob wrote:
Looks great.

Did you reuse the existing trim or buy new trim and if so, where did you get it from?


did you read the original post? Confused


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I didn't get any pictures of the trim boiling/installation process, but it's pretty simple. Just boil a good amount of water in a large pot, and drop the trim in. It only takes about 1 minute for the trim to become super soft. I had a towel handy and dried it as I lifted it out of the water. You have to work fast. It cools and hardens very quickly. I used a hammer to gently tap the trim into place. It was not possible to get it fully settled into place by hand.

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yep, reused the old stuff.
It's kind of funny, it's about like boiling spaghetti. The trim is hard and almost brittle feeling, then drop it in the water and in about 10 seconds or less it gets super soft and pliable. I let it soak a little longer and moving quickly installed it. Reduce, recycle, reuse. Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That was my question. More info on the boiling. You got the water hot, or a rolling boil. Then how long in the water?

Inquiring minds want to know.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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That was my question. More info on the boiling. You got the water hot, or a rolling boil. Then how long in the water?

Inquiring minds want to know.


Yes, rolling boil. Then I rolled the trim up and dropped it in. Maybe 40 seconds and it's good to go (don't walk away, it's that fast!). I used some tongs to move it around so it didn't burn on the bottom of the pot. Once it was ready I grabbed an end with the tongs and dried it with an old towel as I removed it from the pot (be careful to not burn yourself). The table was in my kitchen so I was able to go straight to it and start installing the trim. You only have a few minutes before it starts getting hard again. I installed it around the entire table, then went back with a hammer and tapped it into place. If you run your fingers along it you can feel where it hasn't fully seated. Once in place I don't think it'll go anywhere anytime soon.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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sallittjob wrote:
Looks great.

Did you reuse the existing trim or buy new trim and if so, where did you get it from?


did you read the original post? Confused


Bala wrote:
I didn't get any pictures of the trim boiling/installation process, but it's pretty simple. Just boil a good amount of water in a large pot, and drop the trim in. It only takes about 1 minute for the trim to become super soft. I had a towel handy and dried it as I lifted it out of the water. You have to work fast. It cools and hardens very quickly. I used a hammer to gently tap the trim into place. It was not possible to get it fully settled into place by hand.


Yes I did read it. The better question is did you read the post?

I don't see him mention reusing the old trim anywhere in that paragraph without reading between the lines.


Thanks for the clarification Bala.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:03 am    Post subject: demintions Reply with quote

I am trying to rebuild the rear table for my 79 delux could you give me the dimentions of you rear table. Mine is missing and i cant find a link on a full rebulid. [/i]
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:12 am    Post subject: Re: demintions Reply with quote

Mfitz79california wrote:
I am trying to rebuild the rear table for my 79 delux could you give me the dimentions of you rear table. Mine is missing and i cant find a link on a full rebulid. [/i]


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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I havent worked with this trim, and i like the boiling water trick, but to gain some time, i might use a heat gun while plying it in.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

fleff wrote:
I havent worked with this trim, and i like the boiling water trick, but to gain some time, i might use a heat gun while plying it in.


Heat gun works great, just don't melt it.
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