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Dupli-Color Oxford White Touch-Up Applicator

I primed and painted around the heater opening after cutting and sanding the floor. The Oxford White applicator in my purchases is another paint format alongside the spray paint used in that work.

By Steven Smith · Camper Van Freedom

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The cut heater-opening area during finishing work.
The cut heater-opening area during finishing work.

The item in my kit

I bought Dupli-Color Oxford White Touch-Up Applicator as part of my camper van equipment.

I primed and painted around the heater opening after cutting and sanding the floor. The Oxford White applicator in my purchases is another paint format alongside the spray paint used in that work.

Where it fits my build

I marked the opening beneath the passenger seat and used a drill, reciprocating saw and grinder to make it. I then drilled the mounting holes and sanded the cut area.

The finishing sequence included two coats of primer and two coats of white paint. That put the cutting, abrasive preparation and coating into distinct steps before the heater mounting continued.

White paint around the heater mounting opening after preparation.
White paint around the heater mounting opening after preparation.

My build notes

The opening changed from marked sheet metal to a cut edge and then to a painted mounting area. The sequence in the photos explains the role of the finishing supplies alongside the cutting tools.

Cutting the opening was followed by abrasive preparation and coating before assembly continued.

Alternative products

Two alternatives to compare

The Dupli-Color aerosol covers a wider area from a spray can. The SYOAUTO option is another small touch-up applicator, so application width and access are the useful distinctions.

Dupli-Color Oxford White Spray Paint

Dupli-Color Oxford White Spray Paint

This Oxford White aerosol provides acrylic-lacquer automotive touch-up paint. The spray can applies a topcoat to small bodywork areas during refinishing.

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SYOAUTO Oxford White Touch-Up Paint

SYOAUTO Oxford White Touch-Up Paint

This Oxford White touch-up paint combines pen and brush application in one container. Its small applicators direct paint onto individual chips and marks.

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Questions from my build

What followed cutting the heater opening?

Drilling the mounting holes, sanding, primer and white paint.

How many coating layers did the diary record?

Two primer coats followed by two white-paint coats.

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