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(non) sliding door

Last post by matteo « 04 Jul 2020, 11:55
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by matteo » 27 Jun 2020, 08:29

I can't open my sliding door. I've spent a couple of evenings trying to figure it out, and I'm stuck (like the door)!

It's an early door and I think...

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04 Jul 2020, 11:55
Sliding door seals

Last post by davidoft1 « 03 Jul 2020, 16:16
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by SamT » 02 Jul 2020, 19:19

Hello all,
I’m restoring an 84 twin slider . The Vin states it was built as a camper , there is a full bulkhead, no back windows and no rear seat...

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Last post by davidoft1
03 Jul 2020, 16:16
Getting rid of rear side windows

Last post by Dazco « 03 Jul 2020, 14:46
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by Dazco » 30 Jun 2020, 13:27

I did a fair amount of bodywork on our camper a good few years ago. Unfortunately some of the rust has come back , especially around the rear side...

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03 Jul 2020, 14:46
Where to draw the line.

Last post by Beemsquar « 03 Jul 2020, 07:01
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by Beemsquar » 26 Oct 2019, 07:35
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Hi there. I am in the process of painting a split paint job on my van, but would like some advice on the correct place to mask the split paint line...
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Last post by Beemsquar
03 Jul 2020, 07:01
Sliding door middle hinge seal

Last post by Aidan « 02 Jul 2020, 17:44
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by vialde » 01 Jul 2020, 13:57

Hello,

I'm doing some maintenance on my sliding door, the middle hinge was actually popping out because of a worn guide _and_30 some odd years of...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Jul 2020, 17:44
Front step

Last post by Cecil « 30 Jun 2020, 19:49
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by Cecil » 28 Jun 2020, 08:14

Is this a quality part ? and are the t25 ones the same quality?

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Last post by Cecil
30 Jun 2020, 19:49
sliding door runner badly fitted: Help

Last post by garry247 « 28 Jun 2020, 21:42
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by garry247 » 26 Jun 2020, 17:10

Hi,

The sliding door runner was badly fitted and they did not fit the safety catch, I found it and fitted it, the catch is too high as it gets...

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28 Jun 2020, 21:42
Kitchen Window - Seal from kitchen to window

Last post by royalengineerfish « 26 Jun 2020, 19:40
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by royalengineerfish » 26 Jun 2020, 14:09

Hi
I am undertaking the complete internal refit of my T25 and l am missing the seal between the kitchen window and the inside. Hard to explain. The...

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Last post by royalengineerfish
26 Jun 2020, 19:40
Claytonrite rubber seal for Leisuredrive hightop

Last post by maxstu « 25 Jun 2020, 17:50
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by maxstu » 05 Jun 2020, 21:07
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I erroneously thought I had some spare in the loft. Is this the correct stuff for fibreglass to glass in hightop?

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25 Jun 2020, 17:50
Rustoleum not going off over sealant

Last post by AIR_CHILLED « 25 Jun 2020, 05:48
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by ash1293 » 10 May 2020, 08:40

Prepped and painted van last year but never got chance to finish off the door shuts.

Where appropriate I opted to use pu40 polyurethane sealant as a...

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Last post by AIR_CHILLED
25 Jun 2020, 05:48
Sliding door buffer

Last post by slowcoach « 23 Jun 2020, 06:25
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by 100leelee » 15 Jun 2020, 06:18

Hi
Bought a rubber buffer for the sliding door, 1986 .
Can someone shed some light on where it goes?.
It fits on the middle rail somewhere. It’s...

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Last post by slowcoach
23 Jun 2020, 06:25
Window winder problems

Last post by R0B « 22 Jun 2020, 19:17
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by markbradley » 12 Jun 2020, 12:28

Hi guys!

The splines have worn on my drivers side window regulator (the bit that the winder joins onto). I replaced the whole mechanism and handle a...

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Last post by R0B
22 Jun 2020, 19:17
New card doors - Plywood, varnish and PVA

Last post by ash1293 « 22 Jun 2020, 13:15
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by Just_Kitt » 27 Feb 2020, 09:35
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Ok, so after a lot of research it seems that Plywood hardwood is the best material for them. My current ones have gone mouldy and I am thinking a lot...
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Last post by ash1293
22 Jun 2020, 13:15
Seat foam replacement

Last post by Mocki « 22 Jun 2020, 11:04
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by nesty » 03 May 2020, 19:22

I have a Holdsworth 3/4 width bed, the foam and upholstery is exactly the same in the photo, (only difference mine has rear seat belt pillars at the...

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Last post by Mocki
22 Jun 2020, 11:04
Some advice on sealing the fridge vents

Last post by patrickpawsey « 21 Jun 2020, 22:18
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by Ciaraneng » 04 Jun 2020, 11:45
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Hi all. I’m looking for some advice on what to do with the fridge vent openings on my camper. I had some rust marks coming from behind the vents so I...
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Last post by patrickpawsey
21 Jun 2020, 22:18
Quarter lights

Last post by dumbo « 21 Jun 2020, 17:49

by dumbo » 21 Jun 2020, 17:49

Hi all
roll pins in the opening arms has anyone replaced them if so where from and the correct size would be nice thanks :ok

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21 Jun 2020, 17:49
Front Lower Panel on Watercooled van

Last post by mshaw1980 « 21 Jun 2020, 13:22
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by mshaw1980 » 14 Jun 2020, 09:22

Hello

Last panel I need to replace on my van to complete my restoration. As my radiator has corroded through I thought I may as well do this as the...

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Last post by mshaw1980
21 Jun 2020, 13:22
Jambo, being tarted up abit

Last post by Dazco « 19 Jun 2020, 18:39
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by Dazco » 08 Jan 2012, 18:00
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Ive finaly started with the bodywork and patching up thye rusty bits on Jambo(1985 1.9 petrol Autosleeper).

1st off Andrea helped with getting the...
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Last post by Dazco
19 Jun 2020, 18:39
Tailgate Adjustment

Last post by ZsZ « 19 Jun 2020, 06:29
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by 100leelee » 18 Jun 2020, 21:16

Hi
The Tailgate on my van needs adjustment.
I know the hinges make the adjustment, but is there a set way to move them.
The passenger side is...

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Last post by ZsZ
19 Jun 2020, 06:29
Front seat side storage

Last post by rollercoaster « 18 Jun 2020, 19:11
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by petethefeet » 06 Apr 2019, 17:05

Having looked for a while for a small clip on pocket to go on the side of the front seats. The pocket would be used for phones and odds and ends.
I...

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Last post by rollercoaster
18 Jun 2020, 19:11
Water in cavity

Last post by SurfT25 « 18 Jun 2020, 16:17

by SurfT25 » 18 Jun 2020, 16:17

Hi and thanks in advance for your reply.
My bus is a caravelle hightop with cut back on end with struts and luggage bar. The top windows are fixed...

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Last post by SurfT25
18 Jun 2020, 16:17
Re painting Badges

Last post by Ant-t « 18 Jun 2020, 11:18
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by Davegrohl99 » 17 Jun 2020, 18:56

Anyone any helpful tips hints to rejuvenate my badges before camping season?

I see a previous owner had a go.

The easy and expensive way is to of...

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Last post by Ant-t
18 Jun 2020, 11:18
Engine Cover Refurb

Last post by 100leelee « 17 Jun 2020, 23:09

by 100leelee » 17 Jun 2020, 23:09

Hi
Two reasons to refurb the insulation..
1. It’s looks tatty
2. As I have an lpg conversion the clearance between the top of the air intake on the...

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Last post by 100leelee
17 Jun 2020, 23:09
Tailgate, early and late differences

Last post by davidoft1 « 16 Jun 2020, 19:43
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by rikpal » 16 Jun 2020, 19:21

Ok, a bit of a longshot. Does anybody know if anything changed on the tailgate when it got updated in 1985. I know about the lock hole size, was...

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Last post by davidoft1
16 Jun 2020, 19:43
Adjusting the sliding door

Last post by pleasestartnow « 16 Jun 2020, 07:31
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by pleasestartnow » 15 Jun 2020, 20:22

Hi all, hope everyone is well. I'm just doing odd jobs around the van and one job that has been annoying me for a while is the sliding door being...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
16 Jun 2020, 07:31
Radius rod Bush problem

Last post by slowcoach « 14 Jun 2020, 18:32
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by Davegrohl99 » 14 Apr 2020, 18:51
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Hi I have a 1981 Westfalia.

Have had a look under the van today to see what bushes I need. Had a look at the radius rod bush and I'm thinking it...
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Last post by slowcoach
14 Jun 2020, 18:32
Paint for suspension mounts etc

Last post by jas915 « 14 Jun 2020, 11:35
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by jas915 » 11 Jun 2020, 07:17

Hi what paint should I use on parts like wishbone mounts etc. Just thinking ahead to when I renew bushes. Will then clean up the mounting points and...

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Last post by jas915
14 Jun 2020, 11:35
Filling seams

Last post by SurfT25 « 13 Jun 2020, 06:07
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by rollercoaster » 10 Jun 2020, 14:16

Yes I know, its not as bad as you all might imagine,
I have had a bash at prevention, better than cure..
and as its a white van I could see some...

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Last post by SurfT25
13 Jun 2020, 06:07
Replacing the sliding door seal

Last post by pleasestartnow « 12 Jun 2020, 10:29
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by pleasestartnow » 12 Jun 2020, 10:03

Hi all,

Might be a silly question but do i have to remove the sliding door to install a new door seal?. I replaced it two years ago but i just cut...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
12 Jun 2020, 10:29
South African Rear Louvre Panel

Last post by 300CE « 09 Jun 2020, 22:31
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by 300CE » 08 Jun 2020, 16:51

Howdo All, i hope we're all safe and well and getting through this craziness without going to mad.

Bought this louvre rear panel from a chap on...

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Last post by 300CE
09 Jun 2020, 22:31
Stripping off

Last post by rollercoaster « 09 Jun 2020, 20:56
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by rollercoaster » 01 Jun 2020, 13:19

Trying to get the strips off the side of Danbury,
they are plastic stick ons and I am using heat gently.
But it leaves the glue which is really tough...

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Last post by rollercoaster
09 Jun 2020, 20:56
Devon Caravelle DEcals

Last post by Mocki « 07 Jun 2020, 09:33
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by jonnytoobad » 06 Jun 2020, 09:13

Any ideas where i can get hold of some Devon Caravelle roundels, circa 1982? im renovating my Coffee and Cream air cooled T25 and these would finish...

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Last post by Mocki
07 Jun 2020, 09:33
Land Rover Mirror Screws

Last post by slowcoach « 02 Jun 2020, 15:21
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by mshaw1980 » 01 Jun 2020, 09:39

Hi all

Got some slight paint rash on my rear wheel arch after reverse parking using the atrocious t25 mirrors where you cant see anything so have...

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Last post by slowcoach
02 Jun 2020, 15:21
Co Post jacking point fun

Last post by waltraud « 01 Jun 2020, 21:31
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by waltraud » 30 May 2020, 13:30

Went into open heart surgery above OS rear Jacking point. Thank to Platicman for tips. 3mm plate used. Only problem now is it looks like a purchased...

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Last post by waltraud
01 Jun 2020, 21:31
Rear springs

Last post by PeteandNikki « 01 Jun 2020, 20:28
Replies: 6
by PeteandNikki » 01 Jun 2020, 06:35

I’m in the process of overhauling the rear suspension on my Foster & Day coachbuilt. I’ve stripped it down ready to fit new trailing arm polybushes...

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Last post by PeteandNikki
01 Jun 2020, 20:28
Under the front seats, drawers?

Last post by Mocki « 31 May 2020, 23:08
Replies: 3
by rollercoaster » 31 May 2020, 08:55

I see that drawers are available from CC,
but I am using the space for electrics,
charger, fusebox and battery protection.

Dont really want to cut...

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Last post by Mocki
31 May 2020, 23:08
Rear jacking point repair.

Last post by waltraud « 31 May 2020, 20:30
Replies: 9
by colinthefox » 06 Mar 2016, 21:20

I was doing a pre-MOT inspection and I found this lurking in the NSR jacking point.

The rest of the chassis leg and JP is absolutely fine with no...

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Last post by waltraud
31 May 2020, 20:30
person to do welding needed

Last post by waltraud « 30 May 2020, 10:12
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by triplefin » 27 May 2020, 07:18

I have a 1987 T25 that needs some welding done, just infront of the back wheel arch by the suspension in order to get it through an MOT. Does anyone...

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Last post by waltraud
30 May 2020, 10:12
Undertray sound deadening

Last post by jrt « 29 May 2020, 18:13
Replies: 9
by Squidge » 28 May 2020, 19:16

Hi, I’ve taken out and cleaned up the undertray with the sound deadening insulation(chip foam). Just reading through some old threads and there was...

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Last post by jrt
29 May 2020, 18:13
tail gate hinge gaskets

Last post by Itsblue « 28 May 2020, 11:30

by Itsblue » 28 May 2020, 11:30

anyone know of a supplier of the ginge gaskets tailgate side not body side (as already have these)

they a sort of foam material . or does anyone...

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Last post by Itsblue
28 May 2020, 11:30
Inner sill bung holes

Last post by neil3965 « 26 May 2020, 14:39
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by neil3965 » 19 May 2020, 22:06
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Can anyone tell me if the large holes in the AH Schofield inner sill (not present in the original sill) are there for ventilation, or do I need to...
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Last post by neil3965
26 May 2020, 14:39
Sikaflex tips please

Last post by ash1293 « 24 May 2020, 19:24
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by rollercoaster » 01 May 2020, 13:18
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Its great stuff, but I am new to using it,
as many of you have been at it a while..
could anyone share the benefits of experience.

I have no idea...
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Last post by ash1293
24 May 2020, 19:24
Bodywork advise and work needed- Northwich

Last post by kimmypw « 21 May 2020, 08:17
Replies: 7
by kimmypw » 20 May 2020, 14:04

I seem to have knackered my vans bodywork recently using a local car wash, i have quite a lot of small rust spots appearing. No idea what i have done...

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Last post by kimmypw
21 May 2020, 08:17
Door don't fit proper.

Last post by sump « 18 May 2020, 21:01
Replies: 2
by sump » 18 May 2020, 20:40

Hi, Any one locally any good at hanging side loading doors?

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Last post by sump
18 May 2020, 21:01
Aerosol Paint Types

Last post by Ciaraneng « 16 May 2020, 23:00
Replies: 5
by Ciaraneng » 14 May 2020, 21:04

Hi guys. I have some filling and painting to do and was going to buy a few aerosols to keep me going. I sent a paint supplier a request for a quote...

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Last post by Ciaraneng
16 May 2020, 23:00
Devon Louvre window fly screens

Last post by diesel11 « 16 May 2020, 13:02
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by diesel11 » 13 May 2020, 19:50

Hi all, I know that there hens teeth, but I don't suppose anyone has any fly screens for sale or would be kind enough to send me sizes of the frames...

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Last post by diesel11
16 May 2020, 13:02
Repair Trailing arm possible?

Last post by maxstu « 12 May 2020, 00:22
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by dooglex » 11 May 2020, 14:12

So typical, both trailing arms have got quite a bit of rust on the outside bushing area.

I presume there are not supposed to be holes on the...

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Last post by maxstu
12 May 2020, 00:22
Brazing or soldering or weld

Last post by AngeloEvs « 10 May 2020, 11:55
Replies: 4
by Da dan » 09 May 2020, 06:07

I’m just thinking as I will need to do some work soon and this got me thinking. If it’s not in a high stress zone ie little window repairs and...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
10 May 2020, 11:55
Warped/bulging pop top

Last post by Da dan « 09 May 2020, 16:24
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by mariner » 05 May 2020, 20:09

Hi all. I've a super viking pop top and about 3/4 weeks ago I noticed that a section of the pop top has warped and in between the two hinges the side...

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Last post by Da dan
09 May 2020, 16:24
Insulation in van

Last post by what2do « 08 May 2020, 09:07
Replies: 3
by dumbo » 27 Apr 2020, 20:42

Hi all insulation in van on panels was going to put silent coat ,sound deadening and then some stick on closed cell foam is that ok??thanks
Simon

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08 May 2020, 09:07

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