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• Re: Q: How do we clean the headliner?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 23:10:22 PDT
  ...It would also clean that tenacious stuff >off plastered wall painted with oil based enamel paint. That required a >dilut solution and some care...
• Re: Few things for our trip on the longest road in the USA
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:13:31 -0400
  ...now deciding on a non-H2O primer and paint.� So, lacquer, enamel, polyurethane??� What do you think is the best?? Next, we are looking...
• Anyone use TREMCO paint
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:30:54 -0500
  ...Same place also sells a "Western automotive finishes" acryllic and synthetic enamels but only have premixed colors and only have an appropriate color in...
• Re: 82 Westy cleaning and/or painting of the Pop Top?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Thomas
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:49:02 -0400
  ...I refinished our '74 project Westy pop top with catalyzed (appliance white) DuPont automotive acrylic enamel over PPG urethane primer. One quart of each...
• Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:48:30 -0800
  ...I got my soft red 83 Westy acrylic enamel touch up paint that way ......... And I had the color code off the van ., LH8B...
• Re: Hats off to the finder of the Sherwin-Williams pop-top paint!
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 00:03:59 -0500
  ...with zero penelty--- If the paint was a straight enamel, or even Acrylc enamel--yep it takes that long for all the solvents to...
• Re; Painting Pop Tops
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 30 May 2000 22:02:45 -0500
  ...I like, and have used for at least 15 years, PPG Deltron ( modified acrylic enamel urethane ) It drys fast, and is very durable. I...
• Re: Body Shop question
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:04:30 -0600
  ...demand--- > Paint the van with straight enamel ----cheapest ( zero color retention ) > Paint the van with acrylic enamel---better, but figure on a couple of...
• Re: Remving the camping equipment and a source for paint
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 2 Mar 2007 09:03:32 -0800
  ...Your Vanagon came from the factory with acrylic > enamel on it. Check with your local automotive paint supplier.
• Re: How tall is a syncro?+garage paint
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Mon, 28 Sep 1998 20:11:56 -0400
  ...BM also makes an alkyd (oil based) Porch and Floor Enamel, product 112, which may be sufficient, and it is designed for 600 s...
• Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 10:32:02 MST
  ...I had it hot tanked, then I primed it with a rust resist primer and followed that with a rust resist enamel. Finally, I...
• Re, Re, Re, Seam Sealer.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 18:06:22 -0500
  ...could, very easily just paint the seam with lacquer, or acrylic enamel, or paint of your choice. Just be sure to scuff up the...
• Painting the Exterior Fiberglass Body molding and bumpers- best methods, materials?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 17:58:07 -0400
  ...I see Lacquer, Enamel, or Latex. I also see that Plasti-dip has a black rubber spray that would be a little more rubbery...
• Re: Few things for our trip on the longest road in the USA
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:00:25 -0600
  ...deciding on a non-H2O primer and paint. So, lacquer, enamel, polyurethane?? > What do you think is the best?? > Next, we are...
• Re: PSA Frog Tape & Painting A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 09:19:08 -0500
  ...I wet-sanded an enameled MGA one time and I would not want to do it again, especially on a van. But a few...
• Re: Brown Stove Face Plate. High Temp Rust-oleum: "OK" Match
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 16:19:08 -0800
  spray enamel can be cured in a home oven for about 20 min at 450. the nice, new paint :) fumes will permeate the entire...
• Re: Vanagon Panels Available?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 7 May 2009 14:26:11 -0400
  ...Be sure to use a good epoxy enamel primer, then base coat and clear coat. My 84 Westy turned out great! I also pulled...
• Painting Carat wheels
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 21:10:41 -0400
  ...What is the best way to paint them (sand blast, then enamel, clear coat or powder coating or what?) I am also going to...
• Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:35:21 -0800
  ...That paint will accept automotive type enamel top coat. I had read on this list recently, about VW dearlerships possibly providing matched paint. My...
• Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:56:02 -0800
  ...Or at least > try to read the directions! I found my tin of "Rust Check" primer. > That paint will accept automotive type enamel top...
• Re: Painting Pop-Top
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 30 May 2000 16:13:33 -0700
  ...I used a two part catalyzed polyurethane acrylic enamel from PPG. To prep the surface I cleaned it twice with ammonia solution and a...
• Re: Where can I buy Vanagon paint?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 08:37:53 -0400
  ...They can make up spray cans in either enamel or lacquer working from your paint code. http://www.towerpaint.com/ The match I got...
• Delstar paint...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Rosen
  Sun, 1 Oct 1995 20:26:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...this is the acrylic enamel product right? If we're on the same wavelength, it's good shtuff. I used Delstar "new British Racing...
• Re: [T2] Amount of paint to paint a Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:34:54 -0500
  ...is needed to paint a baywindow westy? I'm using HVLP and > probably enamel. I just found out lacquer is illegal in Canada??? > Courtney
• Re: Q: How do we clean the headliner?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 01:28:02 EDT
  ...It would also clean that tenacious stuff off plastered walls painted with oil based enamel paint. That required a dilute solution and some care...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:07:06 -0800
  ...premium quality polyurethane modified enamel', is $70.79 Not saying it's as good but it's half the price so thought I'd...
• Re: NVC: rustproofing my barbecue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:45:55 -0400
  ...My round Weber grill is all enameled or aluminum/plastic except the grills. It's held up quite well with a cover. And the...
• Re: Help me choose Sunny's grill style!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Davis
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 11:05:40 -0500
  ...A black paint meant for trim > works better. > > Marshall Ruskin > 84 Westy > >> Paul, >> Laquer will attack plastic. >> As long as it's enamel your...
• Re: painting exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Mon, 19 May 2003 19:00:47 -0700
  I patched up my '87 exhaust and painted it using a Rust-Oleum high-temp enamel. After three coats it looked like a huge...
• Re: Flaking paint on stove control panel discussion
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 05:57:19 -0800
  ...with 200 grit (take the shine off) 6) Top-coat with enamel of your choice.(id use epoxy) Should last another 10-15 years...
• Propane tank color-- need to knw ASAP
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 22:51:46 -0800
  ...That for those who do not know is a process where they bake on enamel similar to bike frames and operating room equipment. It...
• Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:51:12 -0800
  ...Or at least > > try to read the directions! I found my tin of "Rust Check" primer. > > That paint will accept automotive type enamel top...
• [Fwd: Re: need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine]
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 15:41:23 -0800
  ...Bradshaw wrote: > > > Does anyone know anything about sandblasting the heads using plastic > pellets instead of sand, and then coating the heads with enamel top...
• Re: painting wheels black
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:46:33 -0700
  I've painted wheels successfully using regular automotive enamel after a good hot pressure washing only. Took them to a coin car wash with...
• Fw: Painting Carat wheels
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 09:30:20 -0400
  ...What is the best way to paint them (sand blast, then enamel, clear coat or powder coating or what?) I am also going to...
• need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 05:42:13 -0500
  ...plastic pellets instead of sand, and then coating the heads with enamel top keep down the electrolysis corrosion that occurs between the block and...
• Re: A few questions from a newbie
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:59:11 EST
  ...on what to use (paint? powdercoat? some > sort of high impact enamel?) for a good solid white gloss finish on a set of > steel...
• Re: Paint Code Question
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:48:03 -0500
  ...Use an epoxy enamel primer, then this above paint, and a good clear coat to get these results! http://www.flickr.com/photos/77623993...
• Re: Westfalia Pop Top Question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 14:19:01 -0700
  ...I am currently in the middle of doing this with an acrylic polyurethane enamel, which is the longest lived auto finish currently available. Not...
• Re: EV paint finish rust
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 06:49:26 -0400 (EDT)
  ...As opposed to the traditional laquers or enamels which are chemical based. There was a big sticker on the window on my EV when...
• Dometic Fridge thermocouple general info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 14:12:27 -0400
  ...There's a sheet metal U with *six* turns of looks like #20 enamel on each vertical leg. The valve stem has a washer...
• Re: Paint thinner
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 23:06:33 -0400
  ...It might need lacquer > thinner NOT paint thinner. << > > It's DuPont Centari Acrylic Enamel part # K8013AN Assuan Brown. > > Thanks, > Bryan >
• Re: Tin-can westy toaster
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 7 Jan 2012 18:22:47 -0800
  ...That is why metal cookware is all enamelled, and not galvanized... Evan Mac Donald "...in the absence of facts, myth rushes in, the kudzu...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 19 May 2011 13:39:08 -0700
  ...I heard chlorine eats your teeth enamel just as bad, if not worse, than carbonic & citril acids in my favorite beverage. Or so says...
• Fw: Few things for our trip on the longest road in the USA
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 2024 22:10:40 +0000
  ...now deciding on a non-H2O primer and paint.  So, lacquer, enamel, polyurethane??  What do you think is the best?? Next, we are looking...
• Re: paint (f)
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 00:28:04 -0500
  Dieter - My younger brother painted his first car ('56 Buick STW) with enamel & a brush, when he turned 16, back in '67. Heck, it...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:01:30 -0500
  ...I used an oil based enamel made for patio furniture. Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers.com PO Box 339 1661 Veterans Dr...
• Re: Oven-baked paint finish
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 4 Jan 2024 04:05:51 +0000
  ...Richard, You know by now that baking enamel type paint is a thing. Can be a rat hole of possibilities.  But it does rely...
• Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:54:20 -0800
  ...Or at least > > > try to read the directions! I found my tin of "Rust Check" primer. > > > That paint will accept automotive type enamel top...
• Re: Fuel filler refresh - what paint to use?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 5 Nov 2023 15:31:41 -0800
  ...https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rust-Oleum-Gas-Oil-Resistant-Engine-Enamel-12-oz/46891779 On Sun, Nov 5, 2023 at 2:59 PM...
• PSA Frog Tape & Painting A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 13:56:29 +0000
  ...I have spent less than $200.00 on paint (Dupont Acrylic Centari enamel) and materials. Is it perfect? No, but it looks a whole...
• Re: Lantern hanger
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:50:16 +0000
  ...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Industrial-Green-Porcelain-Enamel-Gas-Station-Barn-Light-Lamp-18-NJ-OLD-/291108469234#ht_4290wt_1123 ----- Original Message...
• FS: 1982 DIESEL Westie
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 12:18:25 -0800
  ...very good condition Pop top recently refinished with light gray marine enamel, and new seals were installed. Hubcaps from a newer Vanagon, so it...
• Re: painting poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:08:19 -0400
  Wes We degreased the top, primed with an epoxy enamel primer, base coat, then clear coat. See photo... http://www.flickr.com/photos/77623993...
• Re: Westy grey matching paint
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:52:32 -0700
  ...Alkyd Eggshell Enamel" > and the color mix for a quart is B14, C6, I2. > > Of course, this mix only works for Kwal since other...
• Re: Q: How do we clean the headliner?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 23:11:11 -0700
  ...It would also clean that tenacious stuff > off plastered walls painted with oil based enamel paint. That required a > dilute solution and some care...
• Re: Where can I buy Vanagon paint?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 22:18:30 -0400
  ...They can make up > spray cans in either enamel or lacquer working from your paint code. > > http://www.towerpaint.com/ > > The match I got...
• Re: Westfalia brown appliance paint - anyone find a good match?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 07:44:00 -0700
  ...Because of this, I found a close match in an automotive enamel, and used it on the table legs, which were badly scratched up...
• Re: Poptop refinishing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 18:34:36 EST
  ...I took first place in custom bus. (they didn't show my bus in the mag though) I used oil based enamel that is...
• Re: Dash lights
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 17:56:43 -0600
  ...The opaque enamels aren't the best choice. Spray can colored lacquers are the best. They dry fast, let out more light, appear better...