The grey balm is recorded separately from the black version in my materials list. That keeps the finish color explicit instead of treating different colors as interchangeable supplies.
I bought Grey Leather Recoloring Balm as part of my camper van equipment.
The grey balm is recorded separately from the black version in my materials list. That keeps the finish color explicit instead of treating different colors as interchangeable supplies.
Where it fits my build
I taped the boundaries and covered the areas that would not be painted with plastic sheeting. I then sanded the exposed areas with an orbital sander and 60-grit abrasive, blew away the dust with a compressor, and cleaned and degreased the surfaces.
I mixed clear bedliner with white tint and sprayed the van. After it dried, I removed the masking. The tape and sheeting stage alone took around eight hours, and the finished edges still needed some touch-up.
My van with masking around the exterior areas prepared for coating.The side of the van during the white-bedliner project.
My build notes
The most useful detail in my diary is the result, including the problems. Rust-Oleum pooled and dripped in places, and trying to repair one area with a paintbrush made it worse. I wrote that I would use a foam roller for touch-ups and preferred the more consistent finish I had obtained with RAPTOR.
Masking, preparation and application method each became a substantial part of the exterior-coating job.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The Furniture Clinic and STARTSO WORLD alternatives are both dark-grey recoloring products. The shade is a meaningful distinction from this grey purchase, alongside the product's application format.
Furniture Clinic Dark-Grey Recoloring Balm
This Furniture Clinic balm is the dark-grey version of its leather recoloring product. The tub format supports local application rather than a spray finish.
