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• Screen Room
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 14:26:51 -0500
  ...We did not use ripstop fabric, it was a coated nylon taffeta, it is used to make exterior banners and flags. The distinction is...
• Re: [VB] Engine Ceramics Web Page is up and running.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 23:37:41 -0600
  ...The piston was coated by a West Coast Company. I haven't got pictures of my own work and didn't want to pass...
• Bumper paint
  Historical mailing list - Sam Pacifico
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:34:14 -0700
  ...Does anyone know the paint code for the silver clear coated plastic bumper cover. ? SAM --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Free online calendar with sync to...
• Powder Coat ?????
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 16:27:33 EDT
  Has anyone out there ever powder coated an exhaust ?? I do not plan on doing the heads just the muffler , the cat and the...
• UPDATED: Stall on acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 11:03:45 -0700
  ...I pulled a plug and it is COATED in black carbon (my mixture must be way too rich). I got a wire brush and...
• Re: Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 3 May 2002 10:43:29 -0700
  Personally I bought the powder coated ones and love them. I made a small improvement by clamping some outdoor carpet material to the points...
• ** HEAD LEAK SURVEY: Please Respond **2ND POST
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 02:07:59 -0700
  ...Never Replaced/Repaired(1) Replaced w/rebuilts(2) --------> Coated(3) Machined&Resurfaced(4) Left as is(5) Heads were coated with: N/A(1...
• Re: shifting from 1 to 2- reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 04:13:04 EST
  ...I use Laso (German) in my 091 gearboxes because they are OE to VW and are the coated style. I wouldn't think that...
• Re: Ceramic coated heads?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 12:49:48 -0500
  ...would like to replace the existing heads with heads that have >coated combustion chambers and mating surfaces. The latter to prevent >future corrosion and...
• Rusty rack
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 14:31:57 -0400
  Deena, I am sending my Paunchlin (spelling?) rear rack out to get sandblasted and powder coated. The racks are expensive so powdercoating for looks...
• 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 14:24:36 -0400
  ...Got five 14" rims that will be sand blasted, painted and clear coated before tires and balancing. Keep smiling Peter Marsh Naples FL Sent...
• Re: Powder Coat ?????
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 17:46:06 -0700
  ...If we get poor coverage on a powder coated part, we put the part in a 700 degree oven and burn the powder coating...
• Re: Camper Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 15:06:19 -0400
  ...I coated my 85 with rubberized undercoating. John Fleming 85 Westfalia 79 Camaro 54 F150
• can someone on the list help me
  Historical mailing list - Sam Josovitz
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 21:23:33 EDT
  ...rebuilt 1641cc engine,all the tin is powdered coated, the brand new exhaust is ceramic coated,brand new dual weber carburators is there anyone...
• Re: The transitional engine...no more corrosion?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 1996 10:50:58 -0800
  ...I was so impressed with the boxer heads afrer they were coated I am having the heads coated on the race motor. I am...
• Re: Boston Bob Engine, Low Compression and Low Vacuum - Update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 15:27:05 -0400
  ...It was indeed coated with a >rich black soot, so I took a torch and heated it up. The metal came up to a...
• Friday: drill bit sharpening
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:51:27 -0400
  ...Any opinions about TiN coated bits? Thanks, Larry A. had to drill some rather hard stuff
• Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 07:39:56 -0500
  ...Looking for this at Lowes and is the stuff that was discussed recently coated with an aluminum layer? I assumed it was black, but...
• FW: Opinions wanted! - Vanagon Side Bar prototype
  Historical mailing list - al jordans
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 07:21:26 -0400
  ...powder coated black without the top diamond plate is my vote.. chris
• 16" Mercedes alloys for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 11:19:08 EST
  ...They are white powder coated which can be removed with aircraft stripper to shiney silver. $300 all 4 plus frt from Albuquerque.
• Re: How Many Total Miles On Your Van?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 22:33:08 -0700
  ...I had these heads ceramic coated. It is starting to use oil though and is due for rebuild. Todd
• Re: mileage
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 23:34:20 -0800
  ...converters) a nicely tuned good running engine would leave your tailpipe coated/colored light tan, but these days every tailpipe you see is sooty...
• Re: anti-seize + oxy sensor ??
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 12:26:16 -0400
  ...It had a plastic cap over the threads and they were coated with what looked like the gray "Never-Seez" I use on all...
• Aftermarket Rear Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 21:54:45 -0500
  ...In retrospect should have gotten the unpainted version and had it powder-coated a silver/grey but am very satisfied with the product and...
• Mounting tires - Am I cheap or what?
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 21:55:38 -0400
  ...Using only the rubber coated end of a hammer and my sneaker coated feet I got the tires on. No pounding with the hammer...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:52:07 -0500
  ...I coated the stainless mufflers and cat too. The coating has been there for 2 1/2 years now, and no sign of flaking...
• Re: Printing Digital Pics - Off Topic
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 11:57:26 -0500
  ...Also make the same print on coated inkjet paper (ten cents a sheet) and on plain paper. That will quickly teach you what to...
• Part 2: Anybody have an extra moulding strip?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 18:36:00 -0500
  ...I read my previous post over, not too clear - I AM looking for what is "actually plastic coated silver-grey stuff" - I don't...
• Re: Screen for non-camper
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:52:19 -0600
  "The screens are nice to have and the original screens look good, but the black powder coated reproductions we make look even better." I...
• Re: "D" badge for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 09:28:15 -0800
  Avery makes magnetic business cards and large sheets of paper coated magnetic material. They fit in any printer and the finished product doesn't...
• Kudos To Stan's Engine Ceramics!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 17:56:57 -0500
  Howdy All, I recently sent a Ruf Porsche muffler to Stan Wilder's Engine Ceramics to have it black ceramic coated. I was in...
• Re: Westy cabinet lid prop?
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 21:05:39 -0700
  ...Proping up cabinet lids There should be a long platic coated spring running from behind the stove all the way to the back, past...
• Re: Roof racks on non westies
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:59:46 -0500
  I vote for neither!!! Too expensive and boats slide on the plastic coated bars like they were teflon-coated. Google Quik N Easy roof...
• Re: Those undersink hoses!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 09:11:25 -0500
  ...Might get real rusty after the first couple of uses. > Might also be coated with zinc or cadmium. Bad fumes when heated. Larry A.
• Gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
  Sun, 14 May 2000 12:25:44 -0700
  I've had the door handles/wiper arms/mirror mounts powder coated, they look great...hard as a rock!!! Anyone had any luck disassembling...
• Re: sliding door handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 07:54:22 -0500
  ...I have several of each out being powder coated, also. We can key them to match your existing key if desired, also. Pricing depends...
• reserve coolent tank
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 10:45:12 MST
  Hello all, last night after doing some tuneup work I looked inside my reserve coolent tank and the sides seems gel-ish coated, anyone...
• Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ram�n Celaya
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 11:03:46 -0700
  ...other tree are in good shape, there are loosing the clear coated finish but looks fine. no center caps. Bolts and nuts included I...
• Re: I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 18:17:36 GMT
  Robert, Will the new addition have ceramic coated heads? Ratio rocking chair? Let's hope he's light on the "cranky". I can only...
• last call Ont vanagon4sale/parts
  Historical mailing list - John Ohlenroth
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 10:13:35 -0500
  ...tranny coated fuel tank ,perfect windshield all tinted glass fair body Had a few ppl look no one wants anything if it doesnt sell...
• Re: Powder Coat ?????
  Historical mailing list - Campoli Bernard DLPC
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 07:37:55 -0500
  ...Same thing happened to me JP,On another project(1995),had 16valve intakes manifolds,valve cover,exhaust manifold,and down pipe JET-HOT coated...
• Re: rust-proof exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 13:24:28 -0700
  An alternative to the stainless steel is to get your exhaust aluminum-ceramic coated. Check out the following locations: http://www.airborncoatings.com/ http...
• Curtain mount
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 13:05:32 -0700
  ...It is a rubber coated spring that is holds down the bottom of the curtains in the back. I broke mine. Does any one...
• Last Call Ont.Vanagon 4sale/parts
  Historical mailing list - John Ohlenroth
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 18:48:21 -0500
  ...tranny coated fuel tank ,perfect windshield all tinted glass fair body Had a few ppl look no one wants anything if it doesnt sell...
• Re: Bumper paint
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 18:30:43 -0700
  ...Does anyone know the paint code for the silver clear coated plastic bumper cover. ? SAM > > >--------------------------------- >Do you Yahoo!? >Free online calendar with sync to...
• Re: Body upgrades
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 May 2009 09:24:41 -0400
  ...So, what to do?? Have it anodized? Or perhaps powder-coated? Anodizing wouldn't alter the dimensions. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws...
• Ceramic coated exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 04:23:27 -0400
  Has anyone on the list had this done, and or purchased new? I hear that there is a big difference in quality, and I...
• Re: Replacement Exhaust - Need Recommendations - Still Do
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 09:03:56 EST
  ...I have had the coated headers on for 8 months/10,000 miles and they are holding up extremely well, no rust or burn...
• Re: missing wire at distributor? and timing question
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:20:30 +0100
  ceramic coated stock pipes ? I'd like to know a bit more about them - is this the Tec-tape? or what and how much...
• Re: Removing window seals
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 00:55:22 EST
  ...torch and goggles, but instead of welding, you > could use flux coated low temperature brazing rod and braze a metal patch > in. Very easy...
• ** Head Leak Survey: Please Respond **
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 18:52:58 -0700
  ...Never Replaced/Repaired(1) Replaced w/rebuilts(2) --------> Coated(3) Machined&Resurfaced(4) Left as is(5) Heads were coated with: N/A(1...
• Re: S&S headers on Syncro?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 11:03:27 EDT
  ...One cool note, S&S is offering a ceramic coated header as an option now (you can have the muffler coated too, but I...
• Re: 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 15:58:08 -0700
  ...five 14" rims that will be sand blasted, painted and clear coated before tires and balancing. > > Keep smiling > Peter Marsh > Naples FL > > Sent from...
• Re: Monza (sp?) muffler
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Feb 1995 17:15:54 -0600 (CST)
  >Get it coated with a ceramic material at a place like Jet-Hot coatings. It >is rather expensive, but you will end up with...
• re. Powder coating question--westy stuff
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee vwrack.com
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:25:36 -0700
  ...The parts being coated will be in an oven for about 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If its for exterior parts being exposed...
• Re: 1.6 TD torque specs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:43:32 -0700
  Turbocharger to exhaust manifold (polygon-head bold with threads and head contact surface coated with VW high-temperature grease)....40 Nm (30 ft. lb...
• Re: Intake Runners?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 17:27:20 -0400
  ...They are used runners that have been bead blasted and powder coated black. The runners would be $100 for a pair. I also have...
• Re: Driver's side front wheel grease cap
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:28:58 -0700
  ...on white powder-coated steelies. retro look ? with a whitish (?) bakelite steering wheel and Mitsu white roof to match. still mulling cosmetics for next...
• Head leaks
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 14:12:07 -0800
  ...Also, does anyone have any experience with having the heads coated (ceramic or otherwise) to help pospone their decomposition? Thanks Todd '88 Westy
• Re: Head Survey Form -- Last Draft
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 01:17:04 -0700
  ...replace with coated heads....replace with rebuilt heads....replace with rebuilt engine....any others? (welded heads? just replace gaskets?) Thanks for your patience Steve