So sorry it has been quiet on the blog but it has been a beehive of activity here at HQ getting ready for the big #PaperTrail Tour expedition this week!
The weekend was beautiful. So on Saturday, I spent the day working on my vintage camper. There had been some water damage and we protected the roof with two coats of sealer in the fall but it needed the final coat of protectant. On the can it says the temperature should be 60 degrees before attempting this. I had been waiting all winter for one nice day.
So I sealed the roof… which was a horrible messy smelly job. In the process I ruined my favorite sweatshirt. And then the drip happened… this brownish silver sludge dripped down over the corrugated shade and it would not come out despite frantic wiping. In fact that smeared it even worse. Luckily the glossy white paint (that works on aluminum) had already been purchased so I just started painting. It took a good part of the day but I finished! It looks so much better and I am excited to drive it now. I’ll do a whole post on painting it later but for now- all I can say is…
Life is too short to use old masking tape. Yuk.
Just a quick before and after…
Never did like that weird yellow colored awning. Now it’s all nice and clean and white. Probably not for long though…
It looks so much better! Wait till I show you the final version. Love it!
Packing this baby up right now…
Oh Eileen, your trailer looks simply amazing!!! I love the floor you put in too. You did a TERRIFIC job with all of it and I’m sure your little trailer is so happy to be freshened up:) Hope you got the little scottie dog ornament I sent you at Christmas. Wanted to e-mail you awhile ago but it’s been hectic. Having problems with blogger again too. Happy and safe TRAILS to you…..!
Thanks Debbie- yes, I did get your little Scotty dog and have to put it out there! Thanks- I love it 🙂 Hope all is going OK with you…
Looking fabulous . Have a fantastic time x x
Looking forward to reading more of your camper adventures!
Thanks April- stay tuned 🙂
Looking really super!
Can’t wait to hear and see more adventures with that little gem!
oxo
See you Thursday – safe travels Eileen. The trailer looks fabulous.
Hooray! Looking forward to meeting you Orla!
Looking good! Are you heading out to Northern Ca?
You know I’m packing my spray paints and stencils, right? Kidding? Maybe… maybe not… we’ll see what happens on Thursday. Safe travels!
Bring it Marjie! I think that would look cool! See you soon!
LOVE!!!
Thanks Nancy!
Happy trails. Love your Scotty paint job. I love white! Can’t go wrong with white. Sorry about your favorite sweatshirt. It was a worthy cause. Stay safe.
Hey Kimmie- thanks! Yes, the white does look pretty good. Next I will touch up the turquoise. Thanks 🙂
Eileen, it looks terrific and I know you’ve put a ton of work into it. I hope your trip is fantastic and that you enjoy every minute!