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• Re: Paint Front Grill?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 13:44:24 -0500
  ...What I did was to go over it with a fine steel wool, this took off all of the old silver trim paint and...
• Getting door handles black again??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 10:57:30 -0700
  ...This handle looks to simply be painted with satin black paint, but the originals appear to have a more integral coating than paint. What...
• Clear Coat..Good/Bad?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 13:15:12 -0700
  Thanks again for all your thoughts...I'd like to make this paint job last more that 6yrs (my last $300 two tone enamel...
• Camper tables
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 15:33:19 -0400 (EDT)
  Has anyone had all of the paint flake off of the table bars where they are clamped by the bear down knob? This has...
• Re: Paint for Dove Blue Westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 19:04:58 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Paint for Dove Blue Westy top? >> >> Factory code is: Dove Blue LH5U, X2 >> >> Here are some manufacture paint numbers: >> >> Ditzler: 15862 Dupont...
• Re: Paint for mirror
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 19:50:22 -0700
  ...Then use black "Satin > Black" spray paint. I used the stuff from Ace Hardware; works great. > Don't use "Gloss" or "Flat". > You will...
• Re: Paint for Dove Blue Westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 21:58:02 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Paint for Dove Blue Westy top? >> >> Factory code is: Dove Blue LH5U, X2 >> >> Here are some manufacture paint numbers: >> >> Ditzler: 15862 Dupont...
• rusty little hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:04:25 -0800
  ...No chips.The wheels themselves are painted silver steel wheel paint. They are the same color as the hubcap. At quick glance they look...
• Re: Painting Fibreglass Poptop
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 21:15:30 -0600
  ...I was thinking of painting it to match the body. Can I just use >automotive body paint to do this? Has anyone else done...
• Re: Painting door handles
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:34:31 -0400
  If you want to paint them,you must first strip them bare.I once used a spray paint from a can of satin black...
• Re: Need some help with paint matching...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:15:23 EDT
  ...get a brand new full body paint job? > > How about add a little grey to your paint till you get a match... > or... > just...
• Re: fixing peeling interior
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:04:32 -0300
  ...An alternative, remove whatever is peeling and take a sample in to a paint store where they can match it up and paint the...
• spray painting black plastic exterior parts?
  Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:43:47 -1000
  Has anyone painted their outside mirrors? Leif Paulsen '86 Syncro "Thor"
• pouder coating OR paint?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 12:07:38 -0800
  How can I tell if something is power coated or painted? Thanks, Bill
• Sterling marine / aircraft paint
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:24:29 -0700
  Anyone here with a knowledge of these 2 part paints? please email me...
• Re: paint job $$?
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 14:36:19 -0500
  ...At a minimum, you'll want your painter to sand your van thoroughly so the new paint will not be trying to stick to...
• Re: Paint code for gray fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 10:40:44 -0800
  Hi Dave, Yeah, I had a hard time with the paint code my fiberglass panels. So I took an old piece of the painted...
• Re: Painting the heads...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 06:08:14 -0600
  If the heads should be painted, wouldn't they have come from the factory that way? Jim On Feb 2, 2010, at 10:22...
• Re: Painting with HVLP?
  Historical mailing list - edward m bennett
  Sat, 12 Jul 1997 22:11:02 -0700
  Mike Catlin wrote: > > I'd like to hear from list members who have any experience painting with > the high-volume-low-pressure (HVLP) non...
• Re: Painting Van Tip's needed
  Historical mailing list - Tim Clark
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:38:08 -0700
  I have painted my van a few times using the $50 tremclad & I say I have down to the 2 foot paint job :) > I...
• Re: propane tank rust removal
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 06:59:41 +0000
  ...a rust paint. Once dry, I painted on by brush some gravel guard on the leading edge of the tank, and then painted over...
• top paint color?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 May 2012 10:53:11 -0700
  I'm thinking I'll paint the top on my 85, but it isn't white, it's coffee with lots of cream color...
• Re: Paint code for 89 Carat "Bluestar"
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:21:12 -0400
  ...The label under the drivers seat doesn't appear to have a paint code. I took a paint sample to NAPA for them to...
• Paint Code for White Westy Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:47:28 -0400
  ...I want to paint it to match the van which is white in color. Does anyone know what the paint code is for that...
• Re: Paint color on a weekender I saw?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 10:41:55 -0600
  On April 20, Leif posted: "I spotted a late model weekender with a gorgeous "midnight blue" paint job" ... "Anyone know the paint color name...
• Re: ivory touchup paint
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 May 2004 12:43:29 EDT
  ...get it at your local FLAPS who sells Duplicolor paints in 5oz cans. (Autozone, Walmart, National Auto, etc) also can be found at www...
• Re: Painting done, now see the movie....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:37:50 -0700
  ...Don Hanson On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 7:52 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Yes, good job!! Paint and Video. > > My...
• Re: Earl Scheib paint job
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:10:32 -0500
  I had an Earl Scheibe paint job once. I was 19 years old. It was a 1966 Ford econoline.The year was 1973. rock...
• Re: Touch up paint in spray cans?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:45:35 -0500
  ...Touch up paint in spray cans? > > > I stopped at Sherwin Williams Automotive Paint and they will mix enough >> for >> 3 spray cans for 35...
• Re: Paint is on!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:38:26 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > Paint has been applied - original colour - paint code L90D. Another > month > > or so before she is put back together and...
• 2 quick questions...
  Historical mailing list - sallad
  Sat, 11 May 1996 00:14:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...question 2..I want to paint my bus by myself(and with my friends) before my dad and I strip it down this summer...
• Re: Painting
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:00:02 -0700
  How much was the paint job on the Split that you looked at? Inquiring minds and all that. On 10/11/06, robertmstewart <robertmstewart...
• Re: Painting the vinyl and closing in the windows?!!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 16:18:02 +0100
  ...then check out this photo review of some answers! > > > https://slowcarfasthouse.com/2016/11/01/modifying-and-painting-inside-our-van/ > > [https://slowcarfasthouse.files...
• Re: Affordable Auto Painters in Portland, Oregon area. Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:52:16 -0500
  I'm right now headed to the paint shop to pick up the paint for my cladding. I pulled dents on the body and...
• Re: Paint in PDX Great Deal!!!
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:25:15 -0800
  The paint shop is called Internacional Auto Body they are located at 1451 NE Alberta Ave. Portland Oregon 97210, The guys name is Clemmon...
• Re: What is the name of the Vanagon blue color?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Grimes
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 07:37:00 -0700
  I know that there are several resources out there that might give you a paint code but this color chart shows all of the...
• Re: Paint code needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:36:53 -0700
  ...I want to repaint the top to its original color but can't locate a paint code on the vehicle and my local VW...
• Re: Cool Vanagon Paint Job
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:11:28 -0600
  On Apr 21, 2009, at 6:58 PM, Zoltan wrote: > It would impossible for an American to even guess this car painted > on. It...
• Body Paint materials
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:10:18 -0700
  Anyone know of a good source for small quantities (pint or two) of touch-up paint in actual VW colors, or good match?� Also...
• Rust removal and touch-up painting
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 11:59:32 -0400
  ...I plan to sandblast the spots to bare metal and to paint them over with some POR 15 rust treatment. I then plant to...
• Paint van a slightly different colour?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:51:39 -0400
  ...I'm thinking of painting at slightly different blue (GM Light Blue) because: a) I like the colour better and b) touch-up paint...
• Re: Survey: Where is your paint code label?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 19:08:45 EST
  In a message dated 2/8/04 6:59:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, jmeeks@GASLIGHTMEDIA.COM writes: > Where is YOUR paint code label...
• Re: headliner material for westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wetzel
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 10:03:49 -0800
  ...I pulled the vinyl out, went to a paint store and bought a matching enamel house paint and simply painted mine. The adhesive from...
• Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:44:01 -0500
  I use "3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984" sold at my local paint store. Comes in a quart can w/squirt nozzle. Awsome stuff...
• Re: Paint Code
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 15:53:16 -0500
  ...Paint Code Anyone know the paint code or how to get it for a white 90' Westy. I would like to touch-up a...
• Re: Re-painting front table mount
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 11:45:32 EDT
  ...re-paint it rainbow colors....
• '86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Kristian
  Sat, 15 May 2004 12:47:29 -0700
  I am getting my '86 Westy painted in the Puget sound area with 2002 beetle light green paint. The question I have is whether...
• Re: Paint codes...urgent please...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 2 May 2005 20:32:31 -0400
  ...the paint code sticker was remove in the pass..on top, this van was painted not so long a go. Thank you all
• Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:38:18 -0400
  ...POR15 clear and then topcoat with POR15 chaassis black.Both the mirrors and bumper.This paint is almost identical to the door handles in...
• painting my Vanagon , need advise
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 19 Jul 2020 21:37:09 -0700
  ...While I should be Okay painting it, I need advice about the paint itself . Originally , the paint was a glasurit single-stage lacquer but...
• Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 07:20:17 -0800
  Folks, At the point with my restoration (85 Westy) where I am getting quotes on painting. Details: Inside and out with minor ding removal...
• Re: Painting the Vanagon;
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 18:00:47 -0400
  ...You thin with activator witch, depending on the paint, may double the volume. Same with the sealer and clears. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi...
• Re: Mechanic VS customer (i need you imput!)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:04:51 -0500
  Ben, What a piece of junk!!!! What a nightmare! Well, I'm no auto mechanic nor auto painter - BUT - in my day I have...
• Re: Painting Van Tip's needed
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 21:11:01 -0400
  ...I'd let it dry, wet sand it all down (600? Or is that too agressive), and paint over it after thinning the paint...
• Re: Am I sick?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:45:18 -0800
  ...If you care for the paint job and are careful where you park the paint will last a long, long time. If you love...
• Re: Painting
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:46:44 -0400
  ...Van painting - $600 (this is 3 coat paint job with clear coat added to the paint during each paint application and the paint is...
• Re: Mechanic VS customer (i need you imput!)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:14:31 -0700
  I've seen auto painters with 20+ years experience try and match metallic paint...sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, especially in California...
• Re: Bit o' stopped Rust
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:49:15 -0500
  Roland, your story is just about where mine is, help from the paint shop (Finishmasters, I think it's a "chain") and practice on...
• Wood maintenance - Was: slightly OT - MB L319 D camper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 12:56:00 -0800
  ...And I�d love to get another painter but I work cheap. You want to come show me how it�s done? My Adventurewagen...
• Re: Dents/paint touch-ups (was: Paint touch...)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 09:55:07 -0800
  Ron, Can you give us an idea of cost? Will they just do the dents and then I can do the paint? Thanks Bill...