How to poor mans fiberglass pmf , torture test and final thoughts

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  • How to poor mans fiberglass pmf. Here I'm demonstrating how I applied poor mans fiberglass to my teardrop camper and I also did a torture test and gave my final thoughts on it.
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  • @sawdustpsycho8532
    @sawdustpsycho8532 5 років тому +56

    Alright brother!!, I tried your method of the poor mans fiberglass on my kyak and it works AWESOME!!!!!...I took my kyak out 4 times last year and it's a beast in the water...no leaks whatsoever!!...I only did two coats of 50/50 of paint and water and I ran over little rocks and even loaded my kyak on boat ramps....I have little scratches on the bottom but nothing bad.....dude!!!...thank you so much!!!!!!

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +7

      Sawdust Psycho awesome to hear ! A kayaks on my list of things to make , did you use the stacked foam method and then shape it ?

    • @sawdustpsycho8532
      @sawdustpsycho8532 5 років тому +12

      @@ArmadilloJunction no I actually built a 14.5 ft wooden stitch and glue kyak out of 4 pieces of 1/4" luan and installed the poor mans fiberglass to the bottom and sides and wrapped it around top about 2" around the perimeter of the top....followed your instructions and then put two coats of interior paint I had around the house....it works awesome!!!!...brother!!!...you are awesome and saved me hundreds of dollars on this build....the total cost of my build was $75....hell yeah!!!!

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +8

      Sawdust Psycho just checked it out looked good ! Reminds me of the pirogue boats they use in the Louisiana swamps . Awesome job now I gotta add that to the list of cool things to build haha

    • @mackgerardo4152
      @mackgerardo4152 3 роки тому

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    • @jacksonjaime3525
      @jacksonjaime3525 3 роки тому

      @Mack Gerardo yup, I've been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :D

  • @OddLlama
    @OddLlama 4 роки тому +38

    I don't have a camper, or fiberglass, or anything to make/repair. I'm just here because it's midnight. This is my jam.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому +5

      Mike Jones haha that’s probably how I got the idea to do this

    • @beblissnow5947
      @beblissnow5947 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you...
      Great info for my Mind library. 🙏

    • @southernsoul3530
      @southernsoul3530 2 роки тому +2

      Haha watch ya start pmf random shit

  • @mosoworks619
    @mosoworks619 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for taking the time to show your test results! I much appreciate you and your experience that you share. Beautiful trailer also.

  • @kaotickrafter
    @kaotickrafter 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this great video! I am in the planning phase of custom building a camper shell for my F-150. I think this is just what I need for my project!

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому

      Hope it helps , there are so many ideas on how to do it I picked the version that was mentioned most . It’s doing good so far . Hope your project goes well

  • @Pub2k4
    @Pub2k4 Рік тому +8

    As far as the texture goes, you actually can sand it. Several coats of paint, then sand it, and cover it with a thick clear coat would probably work out pretty well.

  • @chuck_howard
    @chuck_howard 4 роки тому

    Just heard about PMF and your videos is very good at showing how
    to make it. It was a suggested video from a guy doing a tear drop build.
    Thanks for doing it.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому

      Chuck Howard thanks for checking it out . When I was researching my build a couple years ago , I ran across many ideas on how it should be done but no good videos. I picked this version based on majority of internet threads that said this was how they did it . It seems to be doing fine still. If you have more patience than me you could get a more smooth surface . Thanks again.

  • @venomx4093
    @venomx4093 5 років тому +3

    Great video. Awesome job on the camper. Very inspirational.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому

      JackOfAllTrades glad you liked it , thanks for checking it out.

  • @bobsmyth9069
    @bobsmyth9069 5 років тому +10

    Thanks. Your video convinced me to to use this for a flat hardened surface on my truck topper. I like how you showed your mistakes. The camper is beautiful.I would be proud to have built it.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +1

      Bob Smyth hope it works out for you , there is another video out there somewhere of a guy who built a bed cover for his truck .

    • @guyh.4553
      @guyh.4553 5 років тому

      @@ArmadilloJunction do you know the name/link? 😊😊

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому

      Guy H. Not right off hand but , I ran across it searching poor Mans Fiberglass or pmf I’m sure , if I run across it again I’ll try to remember to send it to you

  • @michaelboyko5024
    @michaelboyko5024 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the substantial video! It was really clear and efficient, and the results are really good👍

  • @neilhay2155
    @neilhay2155 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks, good tests. Shows it works well, and you did a good job with it too.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому +2

      NEIL HAY Thanks , there are so many versions and ideas on how to do it out online I figured I’d show the version I went with on the camper . Seems to be doing fine . Thanks for stopping by

  • @Panda_Gibs
    @Panda_Gibs 4 роки тому +4

    Your camper looks incredible! Very good work. I've been working with fiberglass and epoxy resin for about a month now for a hobby project, and I can say: Don't fear fiberglass. Obviously be careful when handling it, and be aware of the fumes. But it is very cheap, and even a not so crafty person like me can make interesting and strong shapes out of it. You can easily practice with about $20 of materials to get your technique down and making respectable looking stuff.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому +2

      Caleb Hopper Thanks , u used this method because it’s an old tradition method for boat and airplane building . I’m a little concerned about the fiberglass cracking in rough rounds .

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 5 років тому +17

    10:28
    "WOW"
    That Blue Trailer is BEAUTIFUL...

  • @mr.cliffordjohnson6304
    @mr.cliffordjohnson6304 5 років тому +2

    Nice video, learned a lot from your demonstration and experiments.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому

      Thanks i hope it helped , it was a fun project . Thanks for stopping by.

  • @gitalloyd5958
    @gitalloyd5958 6 років тому +4

    I'm an artist and when I want to disguise a surface visually I texture a few different colors of the paint so your surface irregularities are more hidden - just and idea - makes later repairs easier too
    thanks for the testing - I'm going to attempt a sit on kayak

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  6 років тому

      thanks for the tip, i have also been looking into doing a kayak,,you may already know but NiteWolfe Fishing on youtube has some pretty cool ones

  • @norcalnate3342
    @norcalnate3342 6 років тому +11

    Absolutely excellent video man. One day I will build a tiny trailer.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  6 років тому +1

      NorCal Nate thanks dude, it was fun to build . Just no good videos that I could find on the subject

  • @PainterD54
    @PainterD54 Рік тому +4

    If you want it like fiberglass, you need to give the canvas three good coats, sanded between coats. That will turn out stronger like fiberglass and it nice and smooth.

  • @JohnHartemusic
    @JohnHartemusic 5 років тому +6

    Thanks for sharing this, very informative.

  • @roosterbilyeu9342
    @roosterbilyeu9342 3 роки тому

    Honest assessment. Great video. Very informative. Gives me several project ideas. Thanks!

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for stopping by, it’s an old technique used in boat and airplane building . I thought it was interesting also when I ran across the method .

  • @TM-we6eg
    @TM-we6eg Рік тому

    Your camper looks fantastic!!!!

  • @lparker0248
    @lparker0248 5 років тому +7

    That’s great one that I watched used several coats of glue and sanded after each one dried etc. If u need more protection u can try that.

  • @JamieTransNyc
    @JamieTransNyc 3 роки тому +6

    Use "Pinking Shears" on the canvasto prevent unravelling after you cut it.

  • @barryiwashita6352
    @barryiwashita6352 4 роки тому

    Saw the whole vid and read all the comments.. reason for it was exactly what u said it was... a lot of us played with fiberglass is the reason why we looked at your vid...f/glass is more expensive and the discomfort of working with it..I looked at it because I’ve thought of making a semi camper shell for my custom tubing rack I’ve made for my truck... I’ve said tubing because I’ve specially made it to save weight... understanding what thickness of ply u support the canvas with is goin to determine the strength and lightness u need.. oh .. and ply is easy to work with !!... good vid , glad I saw it .. tnks 👍🏼

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому

      Thanks for stopping by , if you read the comments I’m sure you seen plenty of other ways people think I should have done it , haha . I searched and read countless internet threads and this version seemed to come up the most so I just went with it. At the time I made the video there was only one other on UA-cam I could find . So I decided to make a video of this version I used on the camper . It’s holding up for for how I’m using it .

  • @OldBumOnABike
    @OldBumOnABike 3 роки тому +3

    They used a similar method to treat canvas for skin on canoes. Back in the day the glue was called aircraft dope. But covering the inside and outside of the canvas made it stiff, tough and waterproof.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  3 роки тому +2

      thats what i was going for . quite a few homemade camper builders use the method. when i was young my Dad and i built a large balsa wood airplane and used the dope and paper to cover it . i get comments all the time telling me i wasted my time or just use fiberglass,,, i have to give them a history lesson each time haha

    • @OldBumOnABike
      @OldBumOnABike 3 роки тому

      @@ArmadilloJunction yes, there were good methods that were around long before fibreglass. Dare say a lot cheaper than glass as well. Resin is quite pricey.

    • @stephencoombe3686
      @stephencoombe3686 2 роки тому +2

      The "airspeed Oxford" ! a lost art .

  • @mlangfordcamper
    @mlangfordcamper 4 роки тому

    A 100K well done my friend this is what it is all about and a great tutorial too

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому

      Thanks , we just got back from New Braunfels today with the camper . I swear it gets smaller every trip haha . Or maybe I’m getting bigger ! Haha

    • @mlangfordcamper
      @mlangfordcamper 4 роки тому +1

      @@ArmadilloJunction ah ha ha ha I know what yo mean

  • @teamluckyhat2780
    @teamluckyhat2780 6 років тому +1

    Nicely done RG, Made by hand And Is your personal Touch.

  • @OOICU812
    @OOICU812 Рік тому

    I appreciate the time you took to make this video.

  • @koljag5
    @koljag5 5 років тому +1

    You should make a "bowl" out of it and see how long it holds water. This was a great test. Thanks for doing it.

    • @sawdustpsycho8532
      @sawdustpsycho8532 5 років тому

      I built a kyak out of luan and it didnt leak at all!!!!

  • @nickbehling2111
    @nickbehling2111 6 років тому +3

    Great information. Thanks for making the video!

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  6 років тому

      Nick Behling no problem , hope it helps . Thanks for watching

  • @christopheraldridge6477
    @christopheraldridge6477 2 роки тому

    I really like your style of craftsmanship

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  2 роки тому

      Thanks , not sure it’s on a craftsman level haha but occasionally things work out .

  • @TM-we6eg
    @TM-we6eg Рік тому

    Thank you for the video it was nice to see how this behaves I'm about to make a bike camper and trying to decide what to yse as the outside shell coverage

  • @gpwx
    @gpwx 3 роки тому +1

    Great Job !!! Thanks for the test !!!!

  • @elizabethswing3281
    @elizabethswing3281 5 років тому +2

    Really helpful- thank you for doing this!

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому

      Elizabeth Swing Thank you for stopping by ! At the time I was building my camper I couldn’t find any good videos about it . I hope this helps . Plan on doing some more camper stuff in near future . Thanks again

  • @robcaponesoutdooradventure8286
    @robcaponesoutdooradventure8286 6 років тому +1

    Really great video Brother , very impressed it worked THANK YOU

  • @learnctr9443
    @learnctr9443 5 років тому +5

    I like the texture of the paint cloth, maybe need to clean up the edges with a prepared seam. What I am saying is if you cut the cloth and just glue it down and paint it, the edge looks rough. If the edge was cut to lay in a certain area, like 1" over the roof edge so it is along the side, it would look prepared or on purpose, clean. I think they fold the edge over 3 times and stitch it, or it can be glued for a clean look.
    None the less, your camper looks pretty good.
    I think if I were thinking of camping in the cold somewhere, I would have used 1" foam and used white truck bed liner, waterproof, uv protected, tough. the layer of bedliner would make the foam tough and more ridged after cured.
    Just a thought, looks great... thanks for showing.

    • @brucehame4024
      @brucehame4024 3 роки тому

      I would body fill the seams and sand the body fill to smooth the seems over.

  • @lambrettaladUK
    @lambrettaladUK 6 років тому +2

    Nice video. I am going to try and make a tear drop style camper this year. Some black trim on the corners would hide the canvas edges and look good also.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  6 років тому

      lambrettaladUK good luck on your build , I have some project I still need to do on mine . I will post updates when I get them done.

  • @gpwx
    @gpwx 6 років тому

    Great Job testing AJ !!! Thanks !!!

  • @JayJay-sf2wn
    @JayJay-sf2wn 6 років тому +4

    It's a wonderful trailer! Dont stress too much about the seams and and texture. It gives it character.

    • @rossprivate5456
      @rossprivate5456 5 років тому

      if it really bothered him 4" x 4" aluminium angle

  • @bryannoyce
    @bryannoyce 5 років тому +1

    I see what you mean about where the canvas overlaps, but overall that is a nice looking camper. The trim board on the top looks great, even if you didn't need it, that is a nice touch.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому

      RevolutionStandard Thank you very much , I definitely learned a few things for next time . Thanks for stopping by .

  • @davidfuller764
    @davidfuller764 3 роки тому

    Great demonstration.

  • @DriveShaftDrew
    @DriveShaftDrew 6 років тому +13

    LOOKED TUFF AND THE CAMPER LOOKED GOOD

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  6 років тому

      DriveShaft Drew thanks! U was really surprised just how tough it was.

  • @drmachinewerke1
    @drmachinewerke1 5 років тому +1

    Nice video. I will use TPO roofing as I have access to it.
    However your video is nicely done and very well thought out. I think I will subscribe as you do a good job .

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому

      drmachinewerke1 Thanks for stopping by , trying to decide on next build now , but even though this method is good and stronger and more durable than I expected I will use something different next time .

  • @sbrjitdunofreit3148
    @sbrjitdunofreit3148 6 років тому

    I like this clip very much.Thank you man.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching plan on doing some others with different techniques in future

  • @WereReallyRelayCamping
    @WereReallyRelayCamping 5 років тому +4

    thanks for showing this, i have some interior bits i wanted to build in real fibreglass but this will be more than good enough, after all, might not like version 1 would be silly to do it an expensive way as a prototype

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому

      Yes it could be a good option if you have a structure under it. especially if you already have the stuff available.

  • @jonathandeere6232
    @jonathandeere6232 6 років тому

    Helpful. Thanks. Nice little camper.

  • @homesteadandhustle6921
    @homesteadandhustle6921 4 роки тому +1

    Great looking camper!!

  • @camperbuildchaos614
    @camperbuildchaos614 5 років тому +50

    In my opinion you bypassed two critical steps that would have made life much easier and you much happier with the finished project.
    You did great for sure an I'm not trying to act like a know it all even though I'm sure it's coming across like that. So I apologize in advance my friend if this offended you. I figured maybe you could use this idea for more UA-cam content for your channel down the road.
    If you brush a coat of glue on the underside of the cloth an then after you place it down on the wood immediately brush another coat on the outside of the cloth it will seal the cloth, make it sandible, paintable and it would've made it completely waterproof. The cloth surface needs to be completely impregnated with glue and any excess glue brushed or rolled away. You also want all air bubbles brushed out and no dry spots on the cloth when you're finished.
    Again my friend I hope this comment didn't make me come across like to much of a butthead to you or offend anyone because I didn't want that to be the case. You have clearly done a fine job on this camper an you should be very proud. God Bless an Keep On Keep'in On!

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 5 років тому +11

      This is 8 oz duck fabric and it's already
      waterproof when you buy it...
      I used to buy it by the BOLT... It is very hard to impregnate it...
      Believe me I have tried... but what you were explaining
      about glue on both sides is a great idea... on normal
      thick material... I agree with you 100%.

    • @kenkozma3780
      @kenkozma3780 5 років тому +10

      You did fine in your explanation. Kind and polite. Good idea too.
      Thanks.

    • @danielwurmer2266
      @danielwurmer2266 4 роки тому +2

      But wouldn't paint do the same job? It displaces the air and is waterproof. Since you get paint for cheaper, wouldn't it be smarter to soak the canvas after glueing it to your plywood with paint vs glue?

    • @hmason76
      @hmason76 3 роки тому

      @@danielwurmer2266 No paint by itself would not work. Paint is designed differently to be a cosmetic use and isn't an adhesive. While they do have good UV and water proofing on the surface. You need the adhesive part and paint just don't have that ability alone.

    • @danielwurmer2266
      @danielwurmer2266 3 роки тому

      @@hmason76 i agree with every word. It was metioned above to use glue as a waterproofing coat after it got allready glued to the plywood. I don't feel like that would be necessary. Paint would do the job there. My approach would be using glue to adhere the canvas to the plywood and then paint to soak the rest of the canvas an make it waterproof with it. I did some testpieces since there is not a lot of information out there. Some I left outside, others got tested in a more controlled environment. Even an extreme test where I glued a 4 inch pipe on the surface and filled it with 1 ft. of water showed no leakage after 6 months. I am quite impressed by this method and feel comfortable now to use it on a big project.

  • @bluemoon6477
    @bluemoon6477 5 років тому

    thanks man for sharing, such a great information

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому

      Blue Moon no problem hopes it helps , thanks for watching

  • @Mikieman1
    @Mikieman1 3 роки тому

    You might try waterproofing felt for ppma waterproofing..
    It is a polyester and cuts a lays very well...
    Available at roofing supply stores

  • @Traderhood
    @Traderhood 4 роки тому +1

    That is a nice looking camper!

  • @patrickmckowen2999
    @patrickmckowen2999 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience
    Cheers

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  6 років тому

      PATRICK MCKOWEN thanks for checking it out ,, plan on experimenting with other techniques soon to see how well they work ,, check back

    • @patrickmckowen2999
      @patrickmckowen2999 6 років тому

      Looking forward to it - doing anything on covering foam , just asking as I am planning a foamie camper.
      Cheers

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  6 років тому

      PATRICK MCKOWEN not yet but I’m sure interested in building a foam kayak or paddle board with pmf

  • @jonog5632
    @jonog5632 3 роки тому

    Nice job on your camper.

  • @explorewithbarryandlagniap7744
    @explorewithbarryandlagniap7744 4 місяці тому +1

    I used a similar method with oil-based paint, but used bed sheet cloth which is finer woven and leaves a smoother surface.

  • @charleschidester6767
    @charleschidester6767 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @ronaldrvvanhook1437
    @ronaldrvvanhook1437 2 роки тому

    Rhino Liner, Yes... Exactly what I was thinking. It's made to look rough.
    I'm also considering gel coating. The type of stuff they put on boats.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  2 роки тому

      Thought about gel coats , a friend that built one is having some cracking issues with fiberglass. I’m wondering since the gel coat dries so hard if it would have same issue?

  • @bretgreen5314
    @bretgreen5314 2 роки тому

    Great test; thank you

  • @manualdomotorhome7200
    @manualdomotorhome7200 6 років тому +2

    Thank you! It was very useful!

  • @wesleypipelayer7627
    @wesleypipelayer7627 5 років тому +1

    I always heard you should squeegee on a thick coat of titebond , after you glued and laid down the canvas. So it gets infused with glue. Then the paint layer is more to waterproof the glue.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +3

      Wesley Pipelayer yep when I researched it I found 50 different ways to do it and everyone swore it was the right way haha, so I went with this version and it seems to be holding up just fine . I think most any recipe would work fine with a good paint top coat . Thanks for stopping by!

  • @wattwaster5936
    @wattwaster5936 4 роки тому

    Wow, you made a nice little camper trailer. If you get into thin plywood and foam shaping, there is no telling what you might be able to do.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому +1

      A friend youtuber is building a foamy camper right now on his channel lonestar rider .

  • @leifhietala8074
    @leifhietala8074 6 років тому +10

    Thanks for sharing! I'm getting useful information from this. I thought of something that might be useful:
    Before cutting the fabric, saturate the cut line with the same glue you'll be using to stick it to the wood, and let it dry. When you do your cut, the glue will prevent the cut portion from unraveling. The glue will not interfere with gluing the fabric down later.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +2

      Thanks for the advice ,,, sorry so late replying just saw the reply . Yes that would probably help for sure. . Thanks for stopping in

  • @muserwood
    @muserwood 5 років тому +3

    Good job! My thoughts: I like the canvas texture, even wondered one could pre-wrinkle the material to give a sort of adobe look to it. I also watched other PMF vids and two of them applied the glue, let it dry, and applied a second coat, sanded and painted. As a house painter I was wondering how primer would work instead of glue. You ever tried to get water-based primer off your hands? Tough shit. Last, I was wondering if it would be smart to put a coat of polyurethane over the paint (sand paint first). I think that would have prevented your rub marks. Again, good job.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +4

      +Steve Smith yep all good questions, seems like there’s many different ways people do it . It’s holding up good just finished a week long trip in the camper in storms and doing fine . Thanks for stopping by!

  • @michaela.660
    @michaela.660 5 років тому +10

    TIRED OF CAR/TRUCK HEADLINER HANGING AROUND YOUR EARS !!
    Pull the liner out of the ceiling , it's not that hard to do but don't damage the styrofoam liner former.
    Get a matching shade of the original liner color, cheapest "exterior" semi gloss water based house paint,
    an old king sized bed sheet (color/ printed doesn't matter).
    You will have to carefully scrape the foam padding off the styrofoam liner(it will crumble off anyway,
    which is why the headliner failed in the first place), after cleaning (water only, no solvents or chem cleaners)
    and drying, brush a HEAVY coat of paint onto the styrofoam , lay the sheet on the wet paint and work out the
    wrinkles and let dry ( watch while drying and brush out any puddles that may form from bleed through).
    Apply two more LIGHT coats of paint and reinstall liner back into vehicle. Makes a washable finish.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +2

      Michael Avery sounds like a good idea 👍

    • @coachgeo
      @coachgeo 3 роки тому +1

      sounds great but unfortunately no Styrofoam liner on my vw new beetle or my vw golf.... it was/is just the foam padding stuck to metal roof and cloth glued to that. avoiding doing anything.... its going to be hayll of a mess and breathing it in does not sound fun to remove all the padding. Not sure what will do next. Need some form of insulation ..

  • @robbehr8806
    @robbehr8806 4 місяці тому

    Great video!

  • @sawdustpsycho8532
    @sawdustpsycho8532 6 років тому

    Awesome video!!!...can I use this method for the bottom of my 14ft wooden kyak I am building to cover the bottom hull??

  • @jim.h
    @jim.h 5 років тому +3

    Just curious, would titebond 3 work better, since it's a waterproof glue, versus titebond 2 which is only water resistant?

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +1

      jeff h at the time I researched all of this there was a reason everyone was using 2 but I can’t recall now . The post that’s pinned at the top is from a guy who built a kayak using this method , he said it’s working great

  • @nixonrivera884
    @nixonrivera884 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video and i like the test you did ..just one thing next time before appling the wood glue, if you damp the wood before appling the glue it will make the glue go into the wood fibers and it will stick even better. If you have damped the glue i will not expect you to tear off the canvas as easy as you did. But great video 👍

  • @morimoots6173
    @morimoots6173 2 роки тому

    I'd like to see you do another project like this, but using Sunbrella fabric. I've had great success with it in other types of project. it would be interesting to see how well it works for you. helpful tip though, cut Sunbrella with a hot knife for perfect long-lasting edges.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  2 роки тому

      The material needs to be a cotton or porous material the glue and paint can soak into , so I don’t think it would work . But good idea thinking out of the box . Next time I would probably use bed sheets . Thanks for stopping by

  • @SgtBrewdawg
    @SgtBrewdawg 2 роки тому

    Great video. I’ve been wondering about the use of canvas in this manner? I would imagine this could work for Vardo Gypsy trailer / campers and Shanty Boat tops!? Anyhow thanks again for the post. Learned a lot 🧐

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  2 роки тому +1

      Hope it helped out , the history of this method is actually in boat and airplane making from years ago.

  • @PainterD54
    @PainterD54 Рік тому

    I was deluting the glue 1 part water and 2 parts glue applied to the wood before I layed down the cloth. It seems to let the glue soak into the wood better. But being it's wood glue, it should stick well enough without the water. I gave it two coat of glue then and it turned out to be a dam tough surface.

  • @thomassparks8294
    @thomassparks8294 3 роки тому

    Take your board to your local fire dept. Have them hit it with the hose and the deck gun. That would test the water repelling ability fairly well. It would more than simulate the worst storms the camper would be out in.

  • @darrellblair5818
    @darrellblair5818 4 роки тому

    When I was a kid (60 yr ago) I watched crop duster owners covered their wings and hull with light canvas and then put numerous coats of paint on it. Off they went. They lightly sanded between coats. Back then I imagine it was oil based paint.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому +1

      when i was a kid my dad taught me about it one time when we built a large balsa wood airplane model.i Learned while researching my camper build that it was used for boats also and actually had a viewer use my method on his canoe and he said it worked great .Thanks for stopping by

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому

      @Charles Kurtz Thanks for the input , i seem to remember my dad talking about dope as a coating . I need to research what that is exactly and maybe try it on a future build.

    • @frankneher9192
      @frankneher9192 Рік тому +1

      I would think they used dope on the airplane

  • @mileakin2689
    @mileakin2689 3 роки тому

    That really looks good

  • @jeffiebear007
    @jeffiebear007 5 років тому

    Thanks for the info I was wondering what if you used some rubberized RV paint over the canvas or directly on roof just a guess.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +1

      Jeff Hipson not sure how that would work , I owned a few campers before and that’s one reason I just built one is because the terrible rubber roofs and leaking .

    • @jeffiebear007
      @jeffiebear007 5 років тому

      Was just thinking because that’s the problem I’m having with mind it was leaking. Thanks for the reply.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому

      Jeff Hipson there is a channel where a guy just covered the top with rv roof paint/rubber let me see if I can find his channel and maybe he could answer better. I believe he said he’s built a couple trailers . He is in my sub list just can’t remember his channel .

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +1

      M Langford is the channel name

  • @sawdustpsycho8532
    @sawdustpsycho8532 6 років тому

    I want to paint the bottom hull white anyway and leave the top of it all wood....do you think it would hold up to the water even putting on two layers of latex paint and then a top coat of exterior paint??

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  6 років тому +2

      Sawdust Psycho I’m wanting to build a foam kayak myself ,,, from what I noticed in my test it seams like it would be fine. Check out the channel NiteWolf Fishing . He has built 2 and could probably answer question better , his yaks seem to be doing fine. He has a whole build series .

  • @wtfu812omg
    @wtfu812omg 4 роки тому

    I been contemplating making a camper cap for my Tacoma this way. It would be made in panels so it could be assembled as needed with rigid foam board insulation in between . The one thing it seemed the paint was going on with a bit of difficulty. Is that because it’s pretty thick and tacky and the glue? I’m trying to keep low cost but have a speedy process.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому +1

      meckleboy dry times were a bit longer for me living in an area with high humidity and the non porous surface don’t help . On my camper build I actually rolled it out into sun to try to help cure/dry faster

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 2 роки тому

      This method can actually give you a decent structure made out of redgid foam if you design it correctly.

  • @Moment-14
    @Moment-14 4 місяці тому

    Any idea if pmf works on the smooth film of polyisocyanurate foamboard.... it's R value is 6.5/ in rather than 5/in pinkboard

  • @thejewishredneckprepper4675
    @thejewishredneckprepper4675 6 років тому

    Great video.Shalom

  • @ronaldgillaspy9654
    @ronaldgillaspy9654 4 роки тому

    Just an idea, I wonder if after the last coat of paint dried, then put a coat of spray on or roll on bed liner. That seems it would be almost indestructible for the use of the camper.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому +1

      lots of builders use bed liner, but ive seen some say it cracked or pulled apart when used by itself . i may try the liner over the pmf next time.

  • @texaslonestarrider
    @texaslonestarrider 6 років тому

    Looks good!

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 4 роки тому +2

    Pinking shears will take care of the unraveling where you cut canvas. Sanding can make it all smoother, especially if you sand after the first over coat. How much titebond did you use for the covering?

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому +2

      joe woodchuck for the camper I used almost a whole gallon

    • @lamarrharding4776
      @lamarrharding4776 4 роки тому

      Pinking shears to stop raveling is how they cloth covered air planes. It also makes the fabric less likely tò peel away because of the uneven seam.
      My interest is in making a velomobile stretching fabric over a wire form and stiffening with paint.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому

      @@lamarrharding4776 That would be a cool project,

  • @shawndonahuejr7282
    @shawndonahuejr7282 5 років тому +1

    What type or brand is the light blue paint? I’m picking my colors now and don’t wanna ruin the whole thing by getting the wrong type of paint. Trailer looks awesome !

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +2

      shawn donahue jr I used exterior acrylic latex paint . I bought it from Lowe’s but can’t recall the brand . As far as the color I tried to match it to our Jeep that is chief blue . We just took a good close pic with our phone and took it to Lowe’s to have them help match paint with paint samples at store . Hope this helps

  • @dmc4795
    @dmc4795 5 років тому +1

    Nice little camper

  • @LONESTARPIONEERING
    @LONESTARPIONEERING 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much I like this

  • @mustangmadd3172
    @mustangmadd3172 5 років тому +1

    I am using this pmf to cover a roof I am building for my pop up camper. Just curious will 1 gallon of titebond 2 do the job or do I need more. Also what is your recommendations on diluting it with water? Thank you in advance for any advice

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +4

      Jason Madden I used one gallon on my whole. 4x8 camper one base coat was full strength to glue to plywood then I did 3 coats 50/50 mix

  • @alexlowry952
    @alexlowry952 4 роки тому

    Very useful info.

  • @jasonsanitz5623
    @jasonsanitz5623 6 років тому

    Houston rodeo!! Thanks for sharing bud!!

  • @outlawfarms6961
    @outlawfarms6961 4 роки тому

    I did a layer of glue wrap the canvas and coated the canvas with glue. Sanded it then did another coat of glue. Did 3 coats of glue total. Then two coats of paint

  • @wvmontani
    @wvmontani 4 роки тому

    What about spackling the corners with body putty, sanding, and then painting?

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому

      WVMontani hmm interesting idea , not sure if it would work or not .

  • @PainterD54
    @PainterD54 Рік тому

    That's what's nice about it. You can patch it easy over night and be back on the road!

  • @cliftontibbits6644
    @cliftontibbits6644 4 роки тому

    What about winter,snow and ice built up on it with heat on the inside,just wondering if it would leak or come apart traveling thru areas with snow...

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому

      Clifton Tibbits living on the gulf coast I wouldn’t know about using it in those conditions . Sorry I can’t be more helpful.

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands. 4 роки тому

    I wonder if you could do the same with Nylon cloth and exterior varnish

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому

      Not sure , never ran across anything like that when I was researching.

  • @alans1816
    @alans1816 Рік тому

    Given that foam fusion sticks so much better than wood glue, if you made another of these, would you use that for gluing on canvas?
    Perhaps your ironing step makes wood glue stick better.
    If F.F. is too expensive for that, I wonder if there is something inexpensive that would stick to foam, and that paint would stick to. Would paint stick canvas to foam?

  • @bnicholasvideo
    @bnicholasvideo 5 років тому

    What if you were to stand down the canvas before painting? Wouldn't that have smoothed it all out?

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому +1

      Brian Nicholas I have seen campers sanded in between coats and it seemed to work . I attempted it with my camper build and it didn’t work well . It may have been the cheap canvas with large thread . Maybe if it was tight wove canvas it would be better ?

  • @albion2742
    @albion2742 6 років тому +1

    Do you think an oil based gloss or satin finish would work better.

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  6 років тому +1

      i wish i could answer that for you, i have always used latex paint on my house and wood projects so thats what i went with on this project. i would have to wonder how well the oil based paint would dry and cure with so many coats on the canvas. i do seem to recall people that went with straight paint on wood and didnt use canvas used oil based. I read every thread and group i could find while researching and seem like most used the acrylic latex. i didnt really answer your question but hope it helps.

  • @MichaelCook1981
    @MichaelCook1981 3 роки тому +1

    You could Bondo and sand, where you overlapped the seams.

  • @walnutvalley636
    @walnutvalley636 3 роки тому

    When you put the PMF on your camper, how many gallons of glue did you go through painting the surface?

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  3 роки тому

      Used around a gallon , first 4x8 camper was a little less the 5x10 was right at a gallon with 3 coats.

  • @vincebrogan2878
    @vincebrogan2878 2 роки тому

    I'm entertaining using this method on the thin Luan plywood on a camper rebuild. With a lot of 'must have' items in the camper for boondocking, I'm thinking the Luan will keep the weight lower, but I'm also concerned about the structural integrity.
    What are your thoughts on Luan and this method ?

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  2 роки тому +1

      This method doesn’t provide and structural support . If the box itself is good and rigid on its own it would be fine but it doesn’t get hard like fiberglass.

    • @vincebrogan2878
      @vincebrogan2878 2 роки тому

      @@ArmadilloJunction thank you, that answers my question immensely 👍

  • @claybird8184
    @claybird8184 4 роки тому

    It's nice looking, probably built 10 times better than one you can buy, and 100 times cheaper! Good job! How about some interior shots?

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  4 роки тому

      claybird Thanks , I’ve owned a number of campers from used to new and they all just fall apart and leak . The build quality on RVs should be against the law haha. I have a few videos on my page that show the inside . I need to do an update video to show how it’s holding up.

  • @williamholland9112
    @williamholland9112 6 років тому

    thank you for the demonstration, but you may want to try using the boat putty/gel to get a very smooth surface then use Gel Coat used to paint boats for a super smooth professional finish....check out boat building video on youtube....

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  6 років тому +1

      William Holland very good idea , if I build another one I’ll check into it , Thanks for stopping by.

  • @cowboyscoffee
    @cowboyscoffee 3 роки тому

    Nice demo videos

  • @tylersteele1887
    @tylersteele1887 5 років тому

    Hey there i was hoping u might be able to tell me how it dose in -cold

    • @ArmadilloJunction
      @ArmadilloJunction  5 років тому

      Sorry I can’t help on that one , I live on the Texas coast . We’re freezing if it’s in the 40s ! Haha