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• Re: Carat fluorescent fixture causes battery drain...
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:46:46 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:10:10 -0700
  ...wh's got it. > http://blackhead.netfirms.com/who_has_the_duct_tape.htm what we won't do for beauty! this had me...
• Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:12:51 -0800
  ...removing duct tape from paint..ideas? > > > >on another vehicle i have someone broke the rear glass and > >the PO duct taped a tarp over...
• Re: Duct tape over air intake
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Sun, 11 May 97 13:39:00 PDT
  ...Duct tape over air intake Author: vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu at SMTPGATE Date: 5/10/97 7:20 PM I just removed the...
• Re: Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 30 May 2000 08:24:33 -0400
  ...Probably worth the $6 or so for a pack of putty ---- I *know* you already have duct tape. Besides, the duct tape will be...
• Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:25:20 -0700
  ...I'm correcting >>> > repairs done by the PO and myself: >>> > >>> > a plethora of duct tape covering big rips in the pop top canvas. >>> > >>> > I...
• Re: Oxy solv
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 18:12:50 -0500
  Duct Tape is great stuff, often called motorcycle band-aid. Did you know that if you go to quality stores you can get it...
• Re: shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak, duct tape
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 18:31:40 -0400
  "... Hopefully the Duct tape is not your final fix? ..." There isn't enough duct tape in the world... In search of more leaks, I...
• Re: Emergency. Stranded in Pleasanton, CA!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 29 May 2005 15:53:03 -0500
  ...Change the belts, wrap the cracked hose with the duct tape, and loosen the expansion tank cap so there is no pressure on the...
• Re: Friday Navigation Quiz
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 16:43:32 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: Michelin Emergency Road Kit
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 15:28:54 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:39:48 -0700
  ...Can't remember the name of it, but I've removed many a duct tape mess with it. Speaking of repairing poptops, we've...
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 16:27:46 -0500
  ...duct cover in fronta the shifter and either stuff the ducts with whatever material floats yer boat, or tape over them with duct tape...
• Re: And what should arrive in my inbox this morning from Banggood but this magnetic offer
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:17:14 +0000
  Maybe you could do the whole thing without any sewing at all?  Consider laying the duct tape/magnet sandwich strip adjacent to the fabric...
• Re: duct tape sticky residue removed
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 20:58:21 -0400
  ...duct tape sticky residue removed > I've used 'Goo Gone' for this and other similar challenges, and it > worked fine. Bet some of the...
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 15:54:41 -0700
  ...duct cover in fronta the shifter and either stuff the ducts with whatever material floats yer boat, or tape over them with duct tape...
• Fwd: removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral spirits
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:48:26 -0500
  ...removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral spirits To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com folks i used paint thinner/mineral spirits. works well...
• Re: [vanagon] removing duct tape from paint..ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:48:09 -0500
  ...how does one get the resitual duct tape gummyness > off the paint without harming it? > thanks.. > > chris > > > [Non-text portions of this message have...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 15:37:55 -0400
  > So you are saying it is nothing but aviation/military grade duct tape?;-) > > > BenT > Some looks like duct tape, especially the stuff made for...
• AC ducting for Westie.
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 15:52:48 -0700
  ...I always wanted to use that "duct" tape properly. pensioner
• Re: Patching driver's seat cover
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 21:53:33 EDT
  ...After a > few days the duct tape seems to start curling and sliding from one > edge...probably because of my > body heat and movement...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 10:05:28 -0700
  ...Who has the duct tape? > on 8/31/2001 9:05 AM, Joseph Fortino at fortino1@onebox.com wrote: > > > this is why i keep...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:45:51 -0700
  ...saying it is nothing but aviation/military grade duct tape?;-) >> >> >> BenT >> > Some looks like duct tape, especially the stuff made for quick and > temporary...
• Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:21:25 -0700
  ...a plethora of duct tape covering big rips in the pop top canvas. I know there's stuff in the archives about tape residue...
• Re: Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie
  Historical mailing list - Trina Lindal
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 15:46:51 -0700
  Hell, I could just duct tape the curtain edge down. Aesthetics be damned. Duct tape works just fine for sealing up broken wing mirrors...
• Re: Flopping side mirrors ... the rest of the story
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Thu, 30 May 2002 08:34:38 -0700
  Duct tape is the Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and binds the universe together. Larry Chase wrote: >Folks, > >Recently installed...
• Re: And what should arrive in my inbox this morning from Banggood but this magnetic offer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:25:33 +0000
  ...When all magnets are installed, place a > > second strip of duct tape sticky side down over the first piece of duct > > tape, thus capturing...
• FIXED! was Re: Any easy, low-cost way to replace power window lift with manual?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 13:48:21 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Drafty '82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 06:35:51 -0600
  ...On my '82 I duct tape the hole in the body to effectively shut off the air to the overhead vents for the season...
• Re: GOOP
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:56:02 -0500
  I have found that hockey tape works much better than duct tape for most repairs. It sticks better to wet things and to itself...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:12:57 -0600
  ...I once drove 800 miles home w/ my gas pedal duct taped to the floor after the spot welds that held the pedal bracket...
• Re: Friday Navigation Quiz
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 15:33:05 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: cruse control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 20:30:06 EDT
  ...I replaced the tube in its entirety, but I could have wrapped the bad spot with duct tape. Really, seriously, duct tape. Hope that...
• Re: Friday Navigation Quiz
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 10:04:51 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak, duct tape
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 18:54:07 -0400
  ...Hopefully the Duct tape is not your final fix? ..." > There isn't enough duct tape in the world... > > In search of more leaks, I...
• Re: Screen window for '88 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 09:46:22 -0400
  ...Malcolm S. > Or...just use some w i d e masking tape to tape the screen on either > outside or inside. Duct tape would...
• A/C drip pan '85 Westy question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 23:41:12 -0400
  ...You know how the stickum turns to goo when duct tape has been in place too long. I saw no means to attach it...
• Re: looking 4 bug screens front pass/driver window cheap
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 10:21:57 -0600
  ...2 yards of screen material, one roll of duct tape. Assume you already have scissors. If you want deluxe, swap the duct tape for...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:30:49 -0800
  ...Tapes (3.9Mils), 2'*65 Feet Foil Tape, Metal Insulation Tape, Heavy Duty Duct Tape with Adhesive Backing for Hot Cold Air HVAC Ductwork...
• Bug screen for front windows idea
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 11:29:43 -0800
  ...Take the screen off and use the duct tape to cover and fold over the magnetic tape to the other side of the screen...
• Re: Screen window for '88 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Edwards
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 20:56:31 EDT
  Well, if you're gonna be so rustic as to tape screen fabric on with duct tape, you might consider springing for what is...
• Re: shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak, duct tape
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 23:04:22 +0000
  ...Hopefully the Duct tape is not your final fix? ..." > There isn't enough duct tape in the world... > > In search of more leaks, I...
• Re: And what should arrive in my inbox this morning from Banggood but this magnetic offer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:57:40 +0000
  ...When all magnets are installed, place a > second strip of duct tape sticky side down over the first piece of duct > tape, thus capturing...
• Patching driver's seat cover
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:17:15 -0700
  My driver's seat cover (vinyl) has a tear in it and I've tried patching it with duct tape. After a few days...
• Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 17:45:50 -0500
  Sorry, should have added "free" cup holder.
• Re: [FIX] Instrument Housing Repair
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 22:19:54 -0400
  ...It's just as sticky as duct tape, but holds a shape better (stiffer) and stands up to heat better. (Duct tape is actually...
• Re: duct tape sticky residue removed
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 18:20:40 -0700
  ...duct tape sticky residue removed Goo Gone works well also Oops and I have had luck with mineral oil. ----- Original Message ----- From: "miguel pacheco...
• Re: 50 Volkswagen T5 Pictures online
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 20:41:23 -0800
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 16:30:48 -0700
  Want more? Go here: <http://www.ilovebacon.com> Enjoy, TBerk
• Re: can anyone beat $180 for a pass side window regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 14:05:27 -0400
  Plastic and duct tape for $5.
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 15:07:29 -0700
  ...duct cover in fronta the shifter and either stuff the ducts with whatever material floats yer boat, or tape over them with duct tape...
• Re: Rear side reflectors on North American cars
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:04:29 -0400
  ...You can make a matching purse out of duct tape for the ultimate Vanagon accessory. 2008/10/8 Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com...
• Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 13:12:25 -0700
  ...Think duct tape! Would three Westy's tied together be a triplex in San Jose? Mark in AK Hey Mark, you wanna come over...
• Re: patching canvas and screen (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 08:38:14 -0700
  ** At 06:31 AM 4/29/2004, Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU> wrote: ** >> For a quick fix, I put duct tape on a...
• Re: Removing the Westy Top and Installing a Temporary Top
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 21:51:53 -0700
  ...If you stretch it tight/put slats across the opening every couple of feet & duct tape it down tightly, I don't think it...
• Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:46:54 -0400
  How 'bout some transparent aluminum tape? On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 23:40:25 -0700, LOREN BUSCH <labusch@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > RE Transparent Duct...
• Re: Ur-tools
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 11:25:12 -0400
  while being a convert to the "cult of duct tape" i also definately sing the virtues of a red coloured tape (sorry no name...
• Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:30:42 -0800
  ...Lots of mass in that new roll of tape. A super big gulp fits just right, in the center hole. Wont tip. Always within...
• Re: A/C ducts
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 15:57:28 -0500
  David, I finally got through all my stuff and found a single useable duct piece. It is the tapered front piece. It's yours...
• Re: And what should arrive in my inbox this morning from Banggood but this magnetic offer
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:48:20 -0700
  ...When all magnets are installed, place a >> second strip of duct tape sticky side down over the first piece of duct >> tape, thus capturing...