Decorative cloth panels for fiberglass cap

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kstills
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Decorative cloth panels for fiberglass cap

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Has anyone replaced these? I'm talking about the ~18" panels that are covered with that white cloth that line the inside of the fiberglass shell. I'm looking for ideas on the best method to replace mine, as a lot of them are pretty gamey at this point.
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Re: Decorative cloth panels for fiberglass cap

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No ideas here for replacing them, I'm afraid, as mine are in good shape. However, if the off-white material on your panels are fuzzy, it's called ozite. The panels on which it is mounted are luan, which I believe is 1/8" thickness.
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Re: Decorative cloth panels for fiberglass cap

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Ozite is the official name but most Airstreamers call it "mouse fur". :)

I'm planning to replace ours with aluminum sheets. But most of our mouse fur is in rough shape.
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Re: Decorative cloth panels for fiberglass cap

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I'm thinking of going with a more vertical panel. The DS wall, we think, will be a cream colored soft touch vinyl. I'm thinking of using a soft touch vinyl in a leather color for the upper panels. I'm hoping by going vertical I can install roller blinds in the windows, as well as getting a nice contrast with the window wall.

I'm positive I'm going vertical in the bathroom area, I just have to work up the nerve to pull the cabinets to replace the panels around the rest of the van. Since I've cut the ceiling out of the back, I think I'm committed to a major remodel, lol.
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