Stain color in 2016 models?
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Topic: Stain color in 2016 models?
Posted By: Alaskaflyer
Subject: Stain color in 2016 models?
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 4:27pm
| This past weekend I cut out a couple of access cubbyholes to the under-seat storage areas in my 2016 176, and I would like to add some trim to reinforce the edges and make them look nicer. Does anyone know what brand and shade of wood stain Forest River used, so that I don't have to bring a sample to town to have it custom matched? |
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Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 7:55pm
| Wonder if you could call them? |
Posted By: sailor323
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 7:23am
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The "wood" in the pod is vinyl covered wood and paneling, so there is no stain. With trial and error and a mixture of different stains you could arrive at something similar. You could also take a sample to Lowe's where they can match the color with a paint |
Posted By: jimandclare
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 10:18am
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Alaskaflyer – I hope this helps you. The faux wood molding and cabinets on our 2016 178 are all a muddy brown color with what looks like a touch of grey. I took a sample of the wood to Sherwin-Williams to try and create a stain to match. It took a couple of days and though it isn’t an exact match I think that they got really close. I had to apply at least 3 coats of the stain to get that muddy colored look Here is a comparison of the sample on the left and the results:
 This is the label on the can of stain.  ------------- Jim & Clare 2016 R-pod 178 2014 Ford Edge |
Posted By: Alaskaflyer
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 12:47pm
| Thanks. I'll run with that. Doesn't have to perfect for some simple trim pieces. |