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• Re: Polish or Wax?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 17:35:28 -0500
  ...I used Dupont posishing compound. This is so common a product, your grocery store may have it.Do not use Dupont rubbing compound! To...
• Re: GL-5, GL-4, Redline, Sta-Lube, Royal Purple...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:25:25 -0400
  ...Sulphur compounds eat yellow metals, like used in synchro rings. The GL-5 spec does not require a test for stability in the presence...
• Re: DigiJet Hall Control Unit Maint' Point & Poll
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:21:06 -0800
  ...by heat? (or poor dissipation of heat) Did you use thermal compound similar-same as type used for computer CPU to heat sink? Neil...
• Alpine (TM) antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 16:13:00 CST6CDT
  ...the bottle lists ingredients and a phosphate compound isn't on there, nor 'other corrosion inhibitors'. i'll try contacting the manufacturer and see...
• Re: worst thing ever done to my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:10:26 +1200
  >I got some rubbing compound and worked on it, improving it somewhat. >Still doesn't shine like the rest of the van. >---------------------------- Clip -------------------------------- >Try...
• Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:49:07 -0600
  ...It features a proprietary Silica compound and >>directional tread > >------------------------------------------------------------ >+ To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to >+ listserv@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: worst thing ever done to my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 12:10:38 -0700
  ...worst thing ever done to my Vanagon I got some rubbing compound and worked on it, improving it somewhat. Still doesn't shine like...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Wed, 24 May 2000 16:59:51 -0700
  ...D6 locking compound > What's all this about blue, purple and red lactate products being used for > screws? > > In Winnipeg, our lactate products are...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:32:59 -0800
  ...The Kumho AT 51 tirerack.com description includes "cut-resistant dual silica tread compound optimized for strength and heat dispersal". Searching online, I see...
• Re: anti-seize + oxy sensor ??
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 12:26:16 -0400
  I am quite sure my Bosch O2 sensor came with some kind of anti-seize compound already on it. It had a plastic cap...
• Re: ? Removing Glass from Siding Window ?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 10:15:41 EST
  ...It appears that some type of tenacious setting compound is used. Rich
• Re: strange front suspension noises...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 14:14:20 -0400
  ...If you swap the left bushing for the right bushing you will get new wear points.Add some anti sieze compound to each bushing...
• EV ignition is Bosch no more.
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:00:08 -0700
  ...Use anti-seize compound, you say??? Some of those anti-seize compounds will loose the anti part and become seize compounds, hard as hell...
• Re: FIRE!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 13:19:49 -0800
  ...How Damaging Is Halon? A compound�s ability to destroy ozone depends on many factors, including the amount of chlorine and/or bromine that...
• Re: GL-4 or GL-5 Tanny Oil - HELP?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 9 May 2010 06:10:43 -0400
  ...Sulphur compounds generally eat yellow (copper based) metals, such as used in synchro rings. The GL-5 spec does not require a test for...
• Re: emergency brake doesn't work well?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 08:19:24 EST
  ...Wouldn't the Germans make that into one big, giant, awesome compound word? Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box" Bradenton FL
• Re: Cooling System stop-leak compounds
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 27 May 2005 09:16:59 -0700
  ...Are these coolant stop-leak compounds really effective? And > what would be the prospects for stopping this leak with such a compound. > > I confess...
• Re: soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 4 Nov 2016 03:58:40 -0400
  ...2).JPG I'm also using Acoustical solutions VDB-10 - now name change - https://acousticalsolutions.com/product/antivibe-dl-10-metal-damping-compound/ Karl
• Fwd: 89 syncro westy ac question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 21:24:32 EDT
  ...I think for the most part it's a pretty stable compound. My wife's 88 Toyota has cold A/C and has never...
• Re: paint removal solutions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 14:19:04 -0600
  ...Very similar to automotive rubbing compounds, maybe just a little more fine. Luck. John Rodgers "88 GL Driver Pat Horrocks wrote: > Many thanks to...
• Re: Poor Traction
  Historical mailing list - NACHTAIN 7
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 13:18:54 EST
  ...you have to take in consideration the tread design and rubber compound. a two wheel drive bus should just about go anywhere. nigel lots...
• Re: Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 15:50:51 EDT
  What is a wetting Agent? Just a compound to reduce the surface tension of water. As long as it doesn't congeal due to...
• Re: GL-5, GL-4, Redline, Sta-Lube, Royal Purple...
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:03:25 -0400
  ...Sulphur compounds eat yellow metals, like used > in synchro rings. The GL-5 spec does not require a test for stability > in the presence...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 29 Sep 1994 12:45:35 -0500 (CDT)
  ...When I took my wheels off I cleaned 'em with WD40 and put a bunch of antisieze compound on them. I wasn't sure...
• New Michelin MXTs
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 13:32:15 -0500
  ...They has what seems like a softer rubber compound, the treadwear on the MX4s is 420 while the MXT is 280. The sidewall while...
• Re: coolant pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 08:05:06 EDT
  ...a gauge that would read Plus & Minus? >> That would be a compound guage...not sure if they are available for automotive use, but you...
• worst thing ever done to my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 11:39:24 -0500
  ...I got some rubbing compound and worked on it, improving it somewhat. Still doesn't shine like the rest of the van. Also, the...
• Re: brake noise, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 21:01:24 EDT
  ...Most new vehicles come with Ceramic compound pads, Example: '96-'02 Maxima, '98-02 GTI, '96 - '02 Corvette, etc. This is because they hold...
• Re: burred spark plug threads
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 14:40:22 -0500
  Roger Sisler asks, "You know about anti-sieze compound for the new spark plug,right?" Yeah, I use anti-seize every time I install...
• Rubbing Compound-It's a Good Thing
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 16:56:20 -0600
  Hit Gringo last weekend with 3M RC from Napa(OK for clear coats). Great improvement. Exfoliated and no damage to paint. Got some residual...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 09:13:20 -0700
  ...So stronger/better handling/longer running/better rubber compounds doesn't change those numbers are the side for maximum load and inflation.
• Re: Pop Top Resto
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 11:56:59 -0700
  I used marine grade rubbing compound with an electric buffer. Then sealed it with turtle wax. Keep buffer at a slow speed and Make...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Wed, 24 May 2000 15:33:05 -0700
  ...D6 locking compound > Yah - and make darned sure that you won't need to pull > the bolt for a looong time before the loc...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 24 May 2000 15:47:13 -0600
  ...PANGEA.CA> wrote: > > > Bentley makes some references to use D6 locking > > compound (in my case: > > > putting ouside door handle back on). What is it...
• Re: Grille emblem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:50:35 -0700
  ...wrote: > >> >> What is RTC ? > > > Room Temperature Vulcanizing silicone adhesive/gasket/caulking compound. > Also polysulfide and similar rubber caulks and such, but I hear it...
• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:33:05 -0400
  ...Glass is supercooled liquid >silicon dioxide. "Sodium silicate is the common name for a compound sodium metasilicate, Na2SiO3, also known as water glass or...
• Re: Decal Remover?
  Historical mailing list - David
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 17:49:03 -0800
  ...Any glue residue comes off easy with a polish type compound and Hey Presto.....Clean panels David 1990 Caravelle --- Move to a better address...
• Re: Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound...
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 09:22:46 -0400
  ...Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound... I've used Meguiar's Body Scrub with fine results- it's not really a rubbing compound per se, but...
• Re: Propane tank--attaching the "splitter" to the tank
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 19:52:40 -0700
  ...stove). > > > > I'm wondering if there is some kid of thread compound or something I > should > > use when screwing that on to the tank...
• Re: Drive-in Moo V(W)
  Historical mailing list - John Grazul
  9 Apr 96 10:57:56 EDT
  ...the one in Wellfleet is one mile from the family vacation compound in South Wellfleet....drive ins, vws, summer, and now three inches of...
• Re: very interesting siting
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 21 Feb 1997 09:40:45 -0500
  ...I've seen the Vanagons parked inside their compound, and have wondered why they aren't T4 units... Tom F.
• Re: sealing compound for skylight bolts?
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 18:16:31 -0500
  William Maxian wrote: > > Think what they're talking about is the butyl non hardening sealant.... Spencer & MAX, Whose instructions? What would be wrong with...
• Re: CV GREASE?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 14:59:00 -0500
  ...I checked several > FLAPS and none knew the Molybdenum Disulfide concentration of any of > their "cv joint" compounds. I went to an oil distributor...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Wed, 24 May 2000 08:20:49 -0700
  ...Mark --- "Roy O." <keepsake@PANGEA.CA> wrote: > > Bentley makes some references to use D6 locking > compound (in my case: > > putting ouside door handle back...
• Re: lug nut lubrication or not
  Historical mailing list - Sid Marlin
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 12:04:50 EST
  For 28 years have I used anti sieze compound on lug nuts and hub to wheel contact points.Never a problen with them loosening...
• Repair compounds
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:35:28 -0400
  Daryl, this stuff might come in handy around your place, I don't know. It seems to work for repairing lathe beds...notice the...
• Restoring Poptop Color
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 08:08:48 -0500
  ...I've tried using polishinc compound, polish/wax, etc. on a few spots to see if I can get some color back. So far...
• Re: Running Rich??
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 16:46:08 -0300
  ...David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> ... > Maybe got poisoned with some > antiseize compound, maybe bad from the factory, maybe flaky connection? >
• Re: My Bucko update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 09:58:45 -0800
  ...a lot of water. >> >> Jay > > > After the alcohol combines with the water, does that compound mix throughly > with the > gasoline in the tank? > > Dana >
• Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound...
  Historical mailing list - Gordy Jones
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 05:56:22 -0700
  Has anyone ever used this stuff? it's to use before a wax to get rid of weathering/oxidation. My van has a lot...
• stripped oil drain thread
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 01:25:48 -0600
  Hi all, Has anyone used Permatex tread fixing compound to successfully fix the female treads in the Vanagon that hold the oil drain plug...
• 182b thermal mastic
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:44:39 -0800
  ...Certinly ,I have not exhausted all the possiabilities, in fact I now have Radio Shack heat sink compound in my very hand right now...
• Re: Snow Tires??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 10:01:57 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The soft compound also > means that they don't last too long. They also said 10,000 miles would be > about the most you...
• Re: Dent pulling in rear corners?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 15:45:13 -0500
  ...Prime it, paint it with a couple of coats of original color, wet sand in between, a little rubbing compound followed by polishing compound...
• Cleaning the Pop-Top Flocking?
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Sun, 6 Apr 2014 12:55:02 -0400
  I�m about to clean the inside of the pop-top and would appreciate any suggestions on what solutions / compounds / tricks people have up...
• Re: anti-tailgater
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:17:47 -0500
  ...What was >that? I found that some "ingenious" drivers I'd guess some sulfur compound. Or if it smells truly terrible, like death or...
• Re: Snow tires for westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 20:47:44 EDT
  ...Blizzacks give you that extra grip on the ice (soft compound). When snow tread was exhausted, they actually were decent as all-weather tires...
• sealing compound for skylight bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 15:52:43 EST
  After installing a new skylight on my 85 Westy I noticed water leaking from the bolts after driving in the rain. I then reread...
• Re: AC Charge Question80
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 17:58:04 -0600
  R134a is a mixture while R12 (Freon) is a single compound. I have read that the sight-glass is only useful with R12. Also...
• anti seize question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 95 14:55:10 EST
  ...as i cannot find any info on the feelthy cans would someone kindly tell me the different uses of these two compounds? when would...