Sticky back plastic

[muckypup]

Another cost effective suggestion made to be recently to give Harlequin a bit of a refresh is the fake teak walls next to the doors and in the door panels in the cockpit have faded.

It was suggested that i get some white sticky back plastic such as the "Fablon Plus Kitchens and Bedrooms - White" from B&Q, pop the offending panels out and carefully cover them with the sticky back plastic.

Has anyone else done this sort of thing?

Steve

 

[SimbaDog]

Valerie Singleton used to do that sort of thing a lot!

Sorry, I'll get me coat..................

 

[AIDY]

Here's one i made earlier

 

[michael_w]

I've covered bulkheads with white formica. I made a template from very thin card then cut the formica to shape and stuck it on.

Looked very smart compared to the tatty veneer pockmarked from a 100 clock and barometer sets.

 

[sarabande]

excellent idea. You can then with impunity use them to write up course reminders, flashing light sequences, buoy numbers, tide times and heights.

 

[muckypup]

Valerie Singleton used to do that sort of thing a lot!

Sorry, I'll get me coat..................

Now you are showing your age! All I can remember is John Noakes and Shep the dog.

S.

 

[muckypup]

excellent idea. You can then with impunity use them to write up course reminders, flashing light sequences, buoy numbers, tide times and heights.

I hadn't thought of that - I just need a pack of whiteboard pens!

S.

 

[mainmarine]

You can buy Foam board here:
http://www.theplasticpeople.co.uk/foamboard-c-25.html?osCsid=a9236cffe9ca5373fc90a9ccf52f440d
in various thicknesses and colours more durable than fablon

 

[muckypup]

You can buy Foam board here:
http://www.theplasticpeople.co.uk/foamboard-c-25.html?osCsid=a9236cffe9ca5373fc90a9ccf52f440d
in various thicknesses and colours more durable than fablon

mmm a bit more expensive - but may be easier to apply... cut out the shape a little larger than needed, then a good coating of contact adhesive, stick it on, leave to try and then trim to size with a sharp craft knife.

Thanks for the link.

Steve

 

[planteater]

Another cost effective suggestion made to be recently to give Harlequin a bit of a refresh is the fake teak walls next to the doors and in the door panels in the cockpit have faded.

It was suggested that i get some white sticky back plastic such as the "Fablon Plus Kitchens and Bedrooms - White" from B&Q, pop the offending panels out and carefully cover them with the sticky back plastic.

Has anyone else done this sort of thing?

Steve

I revamped some interior shelves with heavyweight white SBP and it still looks good 2 years later. However, all edges were hidden by a wooden trim. I'm not sure how exposed edges would fare.

Still, it costs next to nothing, is good for 2+ years and easily patched/replaced if does get damaged.