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General Boards => Technical Support => Topic started by: Bobby Kirk on April 22, 2014, 05:35:42 PM
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I have a 2006 marquis. The inlays on my frig doors is coming loose on the corners and curling up. If I heat
this spot will it make it easier to glue it. Thanks
Bobby Kirk
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Bobby,
Carefully warming, but not heating the area some may help. However, the secret to repairing a peeling veneer is to properly clamp it while the glue dries.
Gerald
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Bobby: On my boat, on a Norcold fridge, I replaced the dated covering on the doors with brushed stainless. It was far less expensive than I expected and amounted to a welcome update to the look. The plastic frame that holds it all together comes off in 2 minutes, as it is only screwed on.
I am surprised that Beaver used cheap veneer in that location, but I noted the cheapness of the wood on the fridge in my Contessa, compared to the rest of the cabinetry.
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What is the catch to get the panels off the frig??
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I suspect that the veneer is from the fridge manufacturer and not Beaver. Replacing it with sheet stainless is a great idea, though Marquis' probably evoke by design more woodwork than most.
Since our '06 Monterey has stainless Dometic fridge doors with no trim, I regret I can't advise on how yours goes together, Bobby. Perhaps you can get clamps on flat boards around the edges of the open door(s) and get the veneer glued back down. I tried heating old veneer once to get it laid back down, but it didn't stay for long. I think once the old glue lets go from ambient heat and humidity, and dries out after curling back, it needs new glue.
Joel