Many cabinet shops get hardboard that is thrown away, as it comes in as a "cover
sheet" on thicker material. I made all the panels for the 65, the doors was the
toughest. They look almost as good as what I got from Moss for the 68, and I
don't have to worry about modifying them like I had to do to the Moss panels.
Brad
Frank Clarici wrote:
> Jim Rogers wrote:
>
> > 1/8" masonite (?).
> > Any suggestions for a better, more water-proof material that is somewhat
> > flexible?
>
> Jim
>
> 1/8" masonite is what they used, it is sometimes called "hardboard".
> Stay with the 1/8" stuff, 1/4" is too thick.
> To waterproof it, I use contact cement (Formica or Weldwood brands)
> And use the flammable stuff because the waterbased doesn't work as well.
> Make that it just doesn't work.
> No open flames or lit pilots when you spread that glue. And be warned,
> it causes cancer in CA (those people ought to move since everything
> causes cancer out there) ;)
> Use it to glue on the vinyl, 2 coats on the vinyl and masonite.
> But for a complete water *resistant* panel, coat both sides and the
> edges with 2 coats of glue. Be sure to mark what side gets covered
> (don't ask me how I know this)
> It should last at least 20 years as long as it's not submerged in water.
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