vintage restoration

So I am currently restoring a 1983 Rapido and the van was constructed from sheets of (very thin) textured aluminium which, as you can imagine, after 42 years are looking a bit shabby. I don't want to do any more damage to it so am thinking that I can hand paint it especially as with a matt...

Hi everyone! First time caravan owner here, and I've just bought a 1978 Franklin Snipe to fix up. I was wondering if anyone has reno'd one before? Looking for first timer advice, tips and tricks. I'm finding it quite difficult to find any of the Snipe's with the hard side pop top like mine has...