Interior trim question....

[Steelhorzz]

I've got a 2012 Georgetown.

Some of the "wooden" trim and bedroom sliders suffered a collision and have a few large scratches.

And the corner molding on the cabinet by the sink is broken.

I've actually found the wood, isn't wood.
(It really looks like "pressed paper").

And the trim and doors weren't stained, (but actually covered with contact paper that looks like wood).

Now the question.......

Has anyone tried to cover, or stain any of the dings, scratches in your coach?

If so how did you do it and what did you use?

My interior color is "Cinnamon Maple"

Thanks everyone!

[dhind]

Originally Posted by Steelhorzz

I've got a 2012 Georgetown.

Some of the "wooden" trim and bedroom sliders suffered a collision and have a few large scratches.

And the corner molding on the cabinet by the sink is broken.

I've actually found the wood, isn't wood.
(It really looks like "pressed paper").

And the trim and doors weren't stained, (but actually covered with contact paper that looks like wood).Attachment 162771

Now the question.......

Has anyone tried to cover, or stain any of the dings, scratches in your coach?

If so how did you do it and what did you use?

My interior color is "Cinnamon Maple"

Thanks everyone!

I replace some with real wood that was damaged. Took a while to get the stain colour close.

Dave

[Iwannacamp]

I would try to use stain also. IMO gel type would be best.

[Steelhorzz]

Originally Posted by dhind

I replace some with real wood that was damaged. Took a while to get the stain colour close.

Dave

Thanks Dave.
Real wood.....
I was thinking the same thing.
(At least for the molding).
It's right in the middle of everything!

We hardly ever use the sliding doors, and the scratched portion is up near the top. So if I don't get the stain "just Right", it probably won't be as noticeable.

Was your color also Cinnamon Maple?
If so, do you remember what Brand/ colors you used to "mix"?
(Trying to get a head start from someone else's experience)
Thanks!!

[JimF]

Stain will not take on the faux wood, actually pressed foam, with vinyl overlay. Use a touch up scratch cover pen, available at almost any hardware , paint store or big box store. Comes in three blendable colors and looks like “magic marker tubes.” I use Guardsman Furniture Touch Up. Cover the scratch with a light color, wipe, if required use a darker color, wipe. Will blend. For a crack in the finish us the Furniture Touchup crayon. Fill the crack with a colored crayon (comes in three colors), blend to match color and smooth to hide crack. Been using this stuff for years for exactly what you are experiencing. Works well and quickly.

[Steelhorzz]

Originally Posted by JimF

Stain will not take on the faux wood, actually pressed foam, with vinyl overlay. Use a touch up scratch cover pen, available at almost any hardware , paint store or big box store. Comes in three blendable colors and looks like “magic marker tubes.” I use Guardsman Furniture Touch Up. Cover the scratch with a light color, wipe, if required use a darker color, wipe. Will blend. For a crack in the finish us the Furniture Touchup crayon. Fill the crack with a colored crayon (comes in three colors), blend to match color and smooth to hide crack. Been using this stuff for years for exactly what you are experiencing. Works well and quickly.

Thanks Jim.
I see the Big Orange Box carry's a set of 6 pens in a variety of colors.
(Maple being one of them).
The set is only $5.97. Less than a can of stain.
I'm on my way to get these and try them out on the door.

Still going to replace the molding with real wood.
It snapped and is splintered too badly to be safe.

I'll pick up some stain color charts when I'm there and see if one will match the other maple colored vinyl..

Then it will be choosing a real wood with a grain to match.

[JimF]

Originally Posted by Steelhorzz

Thanks Jim.

I see the Big Orange Box carry's a set of 6 pens in a variety of colors.

(Maple being one of them).

The set is only $5.97. Less than a can of stain.

I'm on my way to get these and try them out on the door.



Still going to replace the molding with real wood.

It snapped and is splintered too badly to be safe.



I'll pick up some stain color charts when I'm there and see if one will match the other maple colored vinyl..



Then it will be choosing a real wood with a grain to match.

The wood you want is maple. I also had a shattered trim strip. Replaced with maple, milled to match. I have a wood work shop and am able to duplicate the trim design, some are a real pain. I tried a stain called Gunstock which was really close. Of course all wood stains somewhat differently due to grain and density., that’s the beauty of wood. You will find that the “stain” finish on the doors really isn’t a stain at all. It is a finish coat that is sprayed on in a one step process. I used to see that product years ago and liked it, haven’t seen it in the last few years while I need it., go figure. The beauty of the one step is that it doesn’t yellow like urethane. You could use tung oil but moister will affect it. Good luck.

[Steelhorzz]

Originally Posted by JimF

The wood you want is maple. I also had a shattered trim strip. Replaced with maple, milled to match. I have a wood work shop and am able to duplicate the trim design, some are a real pain. I tried a stain called Gunstock which was really close. Of course all wood stains somewhat differently due to grain and density., that’s the beauty of wood. You will find that the “stain” finish on the doors really isn’t a stain at all. It is a finish coat that is sprayed on in a one step process. I used to see that product years ago and liked it, haven’t seen it in the last few years while I need it., go figure. The beauty of the one step is that it doesn’t yellow like urethane. You could use tung oil but moister will affect it. Good luck.

I was thinking that "Maple" was the wood I was gonna "seek" first.
And look at the grain.

I have some Gunstock here. (Different project).

I'll try a small sample first. (Think I'll be buy 8 feet to replace 4)!
Half for sample staining... -LOL

Actually the doors are pressed paper or foam too.
But the "color" is definitely >> vinyl. <<

Arrgh!!
Oh well, always up for a challenge!!

Thanks again Jim!!

Wood shop.....

Hmmm....

You in So Cal???

[JimF]

Originally Posted by Steelhorzz

I was thinking that "Maple" was the wood I was gonna "seek" first.

And look at the grain.



I have some Gunstock here. (Different project).



I'll try a small sample first. (Think I'll be buy 8 feet to replace 4)!

Half for sample staining... -LOL



Actually the doors are pressed paper or foam too.

But the "color" is definitely >> vinyl. <<



Arrgh!!

Oh well, always up for a challenge!!



Thanks again Jim!!



Wood shop.....



Hmmm....



You in So Cal???

We have a 2011 378 and all the cabinet doors and fronts are maple. Haven’t seen a unit that didn’t have maple doors. The bath door and bedroom door is not however.

Sorry, not close to CA, opposite side of the country, MA. I buy rough cut 5/4 and mill to fit.
Good luck.

[757Dave]

This is what we use to touch up scratches:

https://www.amazon.com/Jobar-Interna...70_&dpSrc=srch

Start with the lightest color and then next lightest, etc. until you have a close match.

Good luck!

[dhind]

Originally Posted by Steelhorzz

Thanks Dave.

Real wood.....

I was thinking the same thing.

(At least for the molding).

It's right in the middle of everything!



We hardly ever use the sliding doors, and the scratched portion is up near the top. So if I don't get the stain "just Right", it probably won't be as noticeable.



Was your color also Cinnamon Maple?

If so, do you remember what Brand/ colors you used to "mix"?

(Trying to get a head start from someone else's experience)

Thanks!!

I will expect my colour will not be the same and the recipe is unknown since I blended stains in the basement so it looked about right.

David

[Steelhorzz]

Originally Posted by 757Dave

This is what we use to touch up scratches:

https://www.amazon.com/Jobar-Interna...70_&dpSrc=srch

Start with the lightest color and then next lightest, etc. until you have a close match.

Good luck!

Looks similar to the set I found at the Big Orange Box store. Thanks!!

[Steelhorzz]

Originally Posted by dhind

I will expect my colour will not be the same and the recipe is unknown since I blended stains in the basement so it looked about right.

David

Appreciate the feedback. Giuess I too will have to play the "Mad doctor",
And Mix up a formula that is close....