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tphipps is currently offline  tphipps   United States
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If you would like a free small piece of the Komatex PVC product that I used for my headliner, P.M. me with address.
I'm very happy with the results, and CFO is even happier.
On to more stuff.
Tom, MS II


2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552 KA4CSG
Re: Free Headliner Sample [message #275371 is a reply to message #275367] Wed, 08 April 2015 08:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I had not heard of this material before but it does sound just about perfect for the application.

Even available in "70s" colours!

http://www.totalplastics.com/products/71?_vsrefdom=ppcgoogle&ex=gvv2xp-eep549-6excjk&gclid=CKaBhoHn5sQCFQwFaQod3okAGg


Pete


Cary, NC 1978 Center Kitchen Royale.
Re: [GMCnet] Free Headliner Sample [message #275374 is a reply to message #275367] Wed, 08 April 2015 08:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Olly Schmidt is currently offline  Olly Schmidt   United States
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Thomas,

I PM'd you my address already. I am really looking forward to a sample.
The name made me wonder, and of course, it comes from Europe, more
specifically from Austria.

Seems the original product is KömaTex and the company behind it
Kömmerling (part of profine), brought out a successor called KömaTexNEW
- no idea about the difference between the two, but probably a good
information when it comes to pricing the original one.

Details on http://komasheets.com/

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Re: [GMCnet] Free Headliner Sample [message #275379 is a reply to message #275367] Wed, 08 April 2015 09:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Olly Schmidt is currently offline  Olly Schmidt   United States
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Thomas,

another question: How many pieces of what size did you need to complete
one ceiling?

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Re: [GMCnet] Free Headliner Sample [message #275387 is a reply to message #275379] Wed, 08 April 2015 09:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I purchased 5 large metric sized sheets, after all, it is a European Product. Did not know that it was bigger than 4' x 8'. I expect that the original sheets were 1.5 m x 3 m, or slightly longer. I had asked the dealer for 4 x 8 sheets, so they cut the sheets down. Do not do this, keep the original size and you can save the cost of one sheet. I did see the error of my order, and took all of the trim pieces with me.
I now think that 4 sheets would produce enough to fully finish one GMC headliner. I used the 6 mm thickness. Colors are only available in the thicker sizes, other than black.
I do have 2 4 x 8 sheets left over, due to my use of the trim pieces to fill in the gaps. I did not remove the bath module or the frig/closet module, but worked around them. You can easily lift the ceiling of the GMC with a small hydraulic jack and a 2 x 4. For insertion of the 6 mm material, not much lift is needed.
Material cleans up very nicely with an art gum eraser. Really improved the noise reduction in the GMC, as well as added insulation against The South's Summer Heat.
Tom, MS II


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Re: [GMCnet] Free Headliner Sample [message #275388 is a reply to message #275387] Wed, 08 April 2015 09:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Olly Schmidt is currently offline  Olly Schmidt   United States
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Thomas,

thanks a lot. A lot of very useful information. Especially interesting
that you got the 6mm thick ones. I wonder if the KömaCel might be even
better suited. It is only available in thicker variations than the
KömaTex which I was glad you provided your choice of thickness. It isn't
available in multiple colours, but should provide some additional
insulation level. I already asked a friend from a printing company about
these. Will know shortly.

Thanks a bunch for the details. Very much appreciated.

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Re: Free Headliner Sample [message #275426 is a reply to message #275367] Wed, 08 April 2015 14:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I also used the Komatex sheeting to replace my ceiling and side panels. Couldn't be happier with the nice clean look and it was easy to cut and fit by myself. Since it's waterproof, you don't have to worry about it falling apart from the inevitable leaks that may occur. They had a distributor in the Chicago area so I was able to go pick up the panels locally.

George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
Re: [GMCnet] Free Headliner Sample [message #275436 is a reply to message #275387] Wed, 08 April 2015 17:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Tom,

I think you answered these questions already but I can't remember the answer.

1) What color Komatex did you use?

2) Is it available in anything other than primary colors in the USA. In Australia all you can get is white, yellow, blue, green,
etc. I intend to use white on the ceiling of The Blue Streak but would like to use a tan color on the walls.

Regards,
Rob M.

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From: Thomas Phipps

I purchased 5 large metric sized sheets, after all, it is a European Product. Did not know that it was bigger than 4' x 8'. I
expect that the original sheets were 1.5 m x 3 m, or slightly longer. I had asked the dealer for 4 x 8 sheets, so they cut the
sheets down. Do not do this, keep the original size and you can save the cost of one sheet. I did see the error of my order, and
took all of the trim pieces with me. I now think that 4 sheets would produce enough to fully finish one GMC headliner. I used the 6
mm thickness. Colors are only available in the thicker sizes, other than black. I do have 2 4 x 8 sheets left over, due to my use
of the trim pieces to fill in the gaps. I did not remove the bath module or the frig/closet module, but worked around them. You
can easily lift the ceiling of the GMC with a small hydraulic jack and a 2 x 4. For insertion of the 6 mm material, not much lift
is needed. Material cleans up very nicely with an art gum eraser. Really improved the noise reduction in the GMC, as well as added
insulation against The South's Summer Heat.
Tom,

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Re: [GMCnet] Free Headliner Sample [message #275450 is a reply to message #275374] Wed, 08 April 2015 18:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I used a pure ABS plastic, 3/16 thick. Bulletproof!


Len and Pat Novak
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The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
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www.bdub.net/novak/





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Thomas,

I PM'd you my address already. I am really looking forward to a sample.
The name made me wonder, and of course, it comes from Europe, more
specifically from Austria.

Seems the original product is KömaTex and the company behind it Kömmerling
(part of profine), brought out a successor called KömaTexNEW
- no idea about the difference between the two, but probably a good
information when it comes to pricing the original one.

Details on http://komasheets.com/

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the internet company
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Len and Pat Novak 1978 GMC Kingsley The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see! Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375 www.bdub.net/novak/
Re: [GMCnet] Free Headliner Sample [message #275493 is a reply to message #275450] Thu, 09 April 2015 09:06 Go to previous message
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Komatex is less than 1/2 the density of solid ABS so the 6mm Komatex would weigh less than 3/16" (4.76mm) ABS and since its a foam it should make a slightly better insulator.
Both share the advantage that they cannot soak up water and rot.


Pete


Len Novak wrote on Wed, 08 April 2015 18:53
I used a pure ABS plastic, 3/16 thick. Bulletproof!


Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/





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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Free Headliner Sample

Thomas,

I PM'd you my address already. I am really looking forward to a sample.
The name made me wonder, and of course, it comes from Europe, more
specifically from Austria.

Seems the original product is KömaTex and the company behind it Kömmerling
(part of profine), brought out a successor called KömaTexNEW
- no idea about the difference between the two, but probably a good
information when it comes to pricing the original one.

Details on http://komasheets.com/

--
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Peer Oliver Schmidt
the internet company
PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA

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