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Title: Right side of coach skinned (pics)
Post by: paulcjhastings on August 11, 2009, 07:24:56 PM
It rained all day Friday, and was threatening rain most of Saturday, so the skinning of my bus was pushed to this evening.

The first picture is the bus with prep work completed, waiting for my crew to arrive.

The second picture is my crew "helping" me get ready to install the skin.
Title: Re: Right side of coach skinned (pics)
Post by: paulcjhastings on August 11, 2009, 07:27:33 PM
The third pic is of the completed install.

Fourth, guys that made a big job go really well.

We started at 6pm and were finished by 8pm. 
Title: Re: Right side of coach skinned (pics)
Post by: Dreamscape on August 11, 2009, 07:51:01 PM
Looks great Paul, Now you get to do the other side huh!

What did you use to adhere the panel?

Paul
Title: Re: Right side of coach skinned (pics)
Post by: Busted Knuckle on August 11, 2009, 08:07:00 PM
Look'n good Paul! Keep work'n at speeds like that and you'll have it ready to bring down to our place and
steel tent in it!
http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=12698.0 (http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=12698.0)

;D  BK  ;D
Title: Re: Right side of coach skinned (pics)
Post by: Tenor on August 12, 2009, 04:24:40 AM
Wow!  Looks awesome!  With a job that quick, it doesn't look like you needed adult beverages and pizza as motivation!  ;D

Glenn
Title: Re: Right side of coach skinned (pics)
Post by: John316 on August 12, 2009, 04:44:37 AM
Paul,

That looks great. Congratulations!

God bless,

John
Title: Re: Right side of coach skinned (pics)
Post by: paulcjhastings on August 12, 2009, 05:22:45 AM
Paul I used a 3M VHB tape that is used for installing trailer panels. I was originally going to use sikaflex, but I found out about the tape from a posting here. As soon as the panel touches it's stuck, which I prefer to waiting for it to sag while sika cures.
Title: Re: Right side of coach skinned (pics)
Post by: Nick Badame Refrig/ACC on August 12, 2009, 06:20:50 AM
Hi Paul,

I didn't catch what material you used for the skinning. If aluminum, I would add sika from the inside and fill each gap to

prevent movement from hot/cold days. If fiberglass, I would all bracing in the large spots to prevent ripples.

Looks awsome!
Nick-
Title: Re: Right side of coach skinned (pics)
Post by: RickB on August 12, 2009, 02:42:26 PM
Paul,

Alright you leave me no choice in the matter. As soon as this traffic jam of a golf tournament leaves town I'm coming down to admire your handiwork!!!

Great job and that coach you're skinning looks pretty awesome as well.

Be well and be safe,

rick