Off With the Old...

Here's the thing about any type of rehab--you have to get rid of the bad stuff before you get to enjoy the good stuff. So we're in the 'cleanse' phase of our camper redo. Lots of hours spent brushing paint remover on 50+ year old paint and primer and then scrape, scrape, scrape through the layers until you reach shiny aluminum. First side done! What do you think?
 
The hubs is working inside, cutting out the water damaged sections of birch sheeting and prepping for insulation and replacement birch. Thanks once again to our comrades in vintage trailer restorations, Tin Can Tourists, we've found Reflectix insulation from Lowe's works well.

Cutting Out the Bad Stuff

Probably unrealistic to hope for cooler weather in mid-July, but I'm praying for it anyway! Did I mention it's hovering around 100 degrees during the afternoons??  Makes for interesting work days, for sure.

Flamingo Pink Faux Leather!

For a little spot of glam, thought I'd share the fabric we picked up for a song to cover the dinette bench cushions.


Stay tuned. Sweet Melissa is taking shape, one hard-won inch at a time.