I wonder if Hymer Eriba has changed the paint process over the years, I can remember when I had my dimpled 1993 van the paint was so thin that the slightest knock would show the aluminium underneath, it was almost like a butterflies wings . However the 2012 and 2015 vans I have had seem to be a lot more resilient, I noticed that the 2016 brochure states that the aluminium is stove enamelled?

It's a question that I've thought a lot about. Anyone have links to Hymer? It would be very interesting to hear from them about the paint and preparation of both the white dimpled and the silver, and, from their point of view, are both equally as hard wearing?

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It's a question that I've thought a lot about. Anyone have links to Hymer? It would be very interesting to hear from them about the paint and preparation of both the white dimpled and the silver, and, from their point of view, are both equally as hard wearing?

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Looks like the 'proof reader ' was on holiday when this Hymer brochure was released in 'English' !

didn't someone say the paint is printed on to the alloy?
may of been our friendly eriba dealer up north
or perhaps the titan restoration website.

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didn't someone say the paint is printed on to the alloy?

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That's what Jason (who used to be Service Manager at AL) told me when I asked him about bodywork repairs.

Since then, the chap who did the repair for me at Spitfire Garage, Southampton referred to it as having been 'powder coated' at the factory.

Could what Hymer describe as 'stove enamelling' and the above all refer to the same process?

Powder coating is applied onto the metal electrostatically and then heat cured to form a protective layer that is harder than paint.

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That's bad luck.
Rather than tow the Eriba there could you not just send the access door?
TonyP

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That's bad luck.
Rather than tow the Eriba there could you not just send the access door?
TonyP

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Thanks, Brian. I'll look today at the fridge top if I can. I wonder if I could get to it from outside, by removing the upper ventilator louvres. We'll see. I'll also ring Spitfire on Monday, and if necessary follow up with you.

What a great place this is!

Have you tried asking Jandi,? Jean knew the colour codes for my 2012 Eriba

http://www.eribacaravans.co.uk

My previous 2012 320 Famila paint code was two tone however in 2013 it slightly changed, you need to contact Jandi as they are aware of the subtle changes, see below the colour code for a 2012 and Jeans expert explanation

The 2012 paint upper half is easily available - it's Fiat Bianco 210 as was used in the GT. (In case you find yourself talking to other owners, this shade of white was used in 2012 but NOT in 2013 so the 2013 white is a different.) Fiat Bianco 210 is readily available from most car accessory outlets. I have heard (from customers) that there are many Fiat Bianco 210s but we, personally, get this locally and have not had a problem. You have to allow for weathering of the original paint but, that apart, it has always been O.K.

The lower half is in Pearl Grey and the code is NCS 2502 G/Pearl Grey. I think the important part of that is the NCS 2502 - although I can't confirm it, I find myself wondering if the G is simply for Grey. I have no idea if this one is available off the shelf in car places but a vehicle body shop/ paint shop should be able to mix it for you if you supply the code.

I think the Thetfor access does are standard purchase, and they insert matching metal to fit. I think that those dent repairers could probably do it without to much trouble as Aaron mentioned his.

The Thetford access hatch uses the metal that is cut out when making the hole.