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• wheels & oil temp. gauge
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  19 May 96 19:35:41 EDT
  ...I went to Advance Auto and got some plasti-kote acrylic enamel, in silver. Matched the original beautifully and now the wheels look really...
• Re: Rubber Paint?/and/or...
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Thu, 21 May 1998 10:38:39 -0400
  ...It is a waterbased enamel, fast drying very long lasting, easily applied. It may even be available in silver! It can be applied (acc...
• Re: Lantern hanger
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:52:52 -0700
  ...like these lights. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Industrial-Green-Porcelain-Enamel-Gas-Station-Barn-Light-Lamp-18-NJ-OLD-/291108469234#ht_4290wt...
• Re: Getting ready to paint
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:32:21 -0400
  ...of course) Lastly, make sure the painter uses a good epoxy enamel primer, to seal the metal, before base coat and top coat. For...
• Re: need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - David O. Bradshaw
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 09:58:21 -0500 (EST)
  ...plastic > pellets instead of sand, and then coating the heads with enamel top keep down > the electrolysis corrosion that occurs between the block and...
• More Silver Wheel Painting
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 07:30:32 -0400
  ...The wheels had been cleaned, prepped, and painted silver using "Rustoleum Professional High Performance Enamel." No they do not look perfect, but they looked...
• Debate on Repainting
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:36:36 -0400
  ...in 1993, who did the last, re-paint used an epoxy Enamel, if I recall. I am thinking of using the same guy again...
• Re: vans
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:21:01 -0500
  ...vents...No more seizing up! Those stayed on till I sold that bus..Pretty nice battleship gray enamel roller paint job, too. Don Hanson
• bike rack addendum
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 00:54:29 EDT
  ...Constructed of enamel-painted tubular steel, with a protective vinyl coating on the support arms and thick foam rubber cushions on the contact areas...
• Re: Has anybody gotten their van painted?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 12:31:40 -0500
  ...Polyurethane paint is the best, costs an arm and a leg, and gives you the most durability, while an straight old enamel is cheap...
• Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:23:41 -0800
  ...And at least with brush-on acrylic enamel touch up paint, the self etching primer makes that paint go on SO smoothly it's...
• Painting Questions Cont.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 20:09:22 -0700
  ...charging me less because they weren't using Urathane but cheaper enamel. So I can a guy like me off the street know the...
• Re: Uhh-Ohhh, better get...
  Historical mailing list - Doran Brown
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 22:35:55 -0600
  ...door panels, painting the top with gloss white oil based equipment enamel we had little money -- ($300.00) left over. We crudely prepped the...
• Re: Re[2]: Windshield Wipers Summary
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 21:14:50 -0500
  ...After we were done and were cleaning it up so I could drive it home he grabbed some steel wool and either enamel reducer...
• Re: What works for my hands NVC
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 13:20:38 EST
  ...Lacquer thinner, enamel reducer, mineral spirits, MEK, kerosene, gasoline, denatured alcohol, chlorine bleach, Goop, GoJo and anything else alkaline, acidic or petroleum were all...
• New to list & not without questions/comments
  Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 10:43:09 -0400
  ...Two coats of white enamel (same dry cycle). [I'm now after the interior mildew on the top section and will use the "Bioshield...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:17:40 -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: Lantern hanger
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:23:40 -0700
  ...like these lights. > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Industrial-Green-Porcelain-Enamel-Gas-Station-Barn-Light-Lamp-18-NJ-OLD-/291108469234#ht_4290wt...
• Re: Polish or Wax?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 22:01:32 -0600
  ...This applies to older enamel and synthetic lacquers. The newer two part paints (with a clear coat) should not need a polish, only a...
• Re: Powder coating door handles
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 08:06:07 -0800
  ...I don't know, can powder coat be applied over 98% zinc primer?? That's the way to stop rust creep for enamel. Thorsen...
• Re: Westy grey matching paint
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:31:21 -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...
• Propane Tank - Update
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 22:28:41 +0000
  ...tag then giving it all a good coat of auto grade enamel or urethane. Anyone else interested, I've only had tentative interest from...
• Re: Primer
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:33:41 +0000
  ...Even when I mix my own paint (Dupont Centari acrylic enamel) there is 1) cool temp reducer 2) mid-temp reducer and 3) high...
• Re: New to list & not without questions/comments
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 13:05:47 -0300
  ...Two coats of white enamel (same dry > cycle). > [I'm now after the interior mildew on the top section and will use the > "Bioshield...
• Re: Oven-baked paint finish
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 5 Jan 2024 01:01:04 +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: Vanagon Panels Available?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Thu, 7 May 2009 15:19:53 -0700
  ...past, but no longer. > > Be sure to use a good epoxy enamel primer, then base coat and clear coat. > > My 84 Westy turned out...
• Table repair (report)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:21:55 -0700
  ...I tried some leftover off white bathroom enamel paint, but it didn't match. It ain't pretty, but it never was. I think...
• Re: [T2] Amount of paint to paint a Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:33:45 -0800
  ...to paint a baywindow westy? I'm using HVLP and > probably enamel. I just found out lacquer is illegal in Canada??? > Courtney ________________________________ From: Greg...
• List Sticker... debacle or debate?
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 07:30:52 -0500
  ...brought home a couple of nicely enamelled badges from some motoring club in the Middle East, ovals the size of the old AAA badge...
• Re: Painting black Vanagon Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:52:26 -0500
  ...Hit with a great black epoxy enamel primer, then hit with the satin black top coat. My handles and black work has lasted for...
• Re: Pop top color for Dove Blue '87 Westy, want to know?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:55:15 -0700
  ...A quart of PPG automotive catalyzed enamel runs around $200, and that's the smallest amount you can buy. You need a quart for...
• Re: weakly stats ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Mon, 8 May 1995 09:44:22 MST
  ...The enamel (?) is worn off the '57's and I'd like it fixed. I hear though that the wheel doesn't come off...
• My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:21:43 -0500
  ...Sandblasted and painted rear Axles with Epoxy Enamel . Pulled rear axles shafts, to clean lube and reinstall . Gear Shifter hard to find gears, replaced...
• Say 'no' to stuck brake drums
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 16:00:23 -0700
  ...Use high heat engine type enamel. Also apply a liberal amount of "Anti -Seize Compound" on the hub surface, where it contacts the drum...
• Re: Oven-baked paint finish
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 2024 14:46:32 +0000
  ...Can be a rat hole of possibilities.  But it does rely on the appropriate paint, old days it was oil based enamel type. Leaving...
• Re: Trim Removal (was Rubber Paint?)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 26 May 1998 09:49:12 -0500
  ...BTW I painted one of them to see how it would turn out, I used black satin enamel, it turned out ok, I wouldn...
• Re: Oven-baked paint finish
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 4 Jan 2024 17:59:56 -0800
  ...But it does rely on the appropriate paint, old days > it was oil based enamel type. > > Leaving aside jappaning. That’s baked but different...
• Painted the "Iron Igloo" today!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 10 May 2000 19:05:16 -0500
  ...1 coat of epoxy primer 2 coats of high fill primer 1 black "guide" coat 2 coats of acrylic urethane enamel (3 parts - paint...
• Re: Dash lights
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 21:16:03 -0800
  ...The opaque enamels aren't the best choice. Spray can >colored lacquers are the best. They dry fast, let out more light, appear >better...
• Re: Westy on CL Vancouver. $500
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:11:19 -0800
  ...I got the perfect touch up acrylic enamel paint for it too, by color code. Mine is FS ...and ...whatiya know, it's operating...
• Re: Westy grey matching paint
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:36:10 -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: Soda blasting question
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:10:29 -0400
  ...http://www.flickr.com/photos/77623993@N00/1262992204/in/photostream/ Also, when you re-paint, prime with a good epoxy enamel primer to provide...
• Re: Painting Pop-Top/ The Only Way
  Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
  Wed, 31 May 2000 00:41:32 EDT
  ...Get ONE gallon of Sherwin Williams Industrial and Marine Coatings Industrial Enamel, Pure White(B54 W 101) Wash the top, and let it dry...
• Re: Oven-baked paint finish
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 5 Jan 2024 15:24:56 +0000
  ...Can be a rat hole of possibilities.  But it does rely on the appropriate paint, old days it was oil based enamel type. Leaving...
• Re: Few things for our trip on the longest road in the USA
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:02:53 +0000
  ...deciding on a non-H2O primer and paint.  So, lacquer, enamel, polyurethane?? > What do you think is the best?? > Next, we are...
• RE: How to clean WHITE on a POP top
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 95 13:48:59 EDT
  ...The sides are easy to clean, the top difficult unless you can reach... ...I just painted the roof of my poptop with boat enamel...
• Re: Cool roof paint on material for vanagon camper tops?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:41:49 -0700
  ...I used single stage (no clear coat) gloss automotive enamel in VW's Arctic White. It was beautiful! Last summer I painted the light...
• Re: Hella E-Code lights with "City Light"?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 17:25:43 -0700
  ...units IMHO - mainly due to the better weather boot and the enamel rather than painted backing to these lights. I am selling lots of...
• rust removal with a battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 13:39:18 -0500
  ...I'd like to get a cast iron kettle, or better yet, an old cast iron bath tub with the enamel removed (my neighbors...
• Re: Rust Converter Paint (not POR) on Engine Coolant Pipes?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 7 Jul 2014 09:03:27 -1000
  ...But with a top coat of a good enamel or whatever I'm sure it would have been fine. On 7/7/2014 12...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:39:09 +0000
  ...replaced CV Boots (4). .          Sandblasted and painted rear Axles with Epoxy Enamel .          Pulled rear axles shafts, to clean lube and reinstall .          Gear Shifter hard...
• Re: 83 westy restoration
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 13:23:14 -0700
  ...satin B OY-2-1 I OY-3-0 T OY-11-1 I used Behr exterior premium satin enamel house and trim paint...
• Re: Painting Pop-Top/ The Only Way
  Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 23:00:27 -0700
  ...Get ONE gallon of Sherwin Williams Industrial and Marine > Coatings Industrial Enamel, Pure White(B54 W 101) Wash the top, and let it > dry...
• Re: Westy Stove Parts ?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:10:02 -0700
  ...I abrasive blasted my panels and used Rustoleum Espresso rattle can enamel. Mine are brown, and it's a bit darker but looks great...
• Re: ONE MAN only out of many
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:57:28 -0800
  What if you were to coat the neck of the part in POR-15 or epoxy enamel? Would that provide enough of an electrical...
• Re: Gas Tank refresh tank prep?
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Sat, 10 Sep 2022 20:52:05 -0500
  Yes I used a etching primer and painted with some enamel. Not sure what kind. It’s been a few years ago. I was...
• Re: 82 Westy cleaning and/or painting of the Pop Top?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:21:54 -0400
  ...To paint the pop-top I always recommend using Interlux Premium Yacht Enamel. It's about $35/qt, and it can be applied with...
• Re: battery info requested
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jul 95 18:41:10 EDT
  ...c) Two to three coats using interlux semi-gloss boat topside enamel. I found the glossy to be just that - with the possibility of...
• Re: Pop top color for Dove Blue '87 Westy, want to know?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 02:00:28 +0000
  ...can get along without it. > > A quart of PPG automotive catalyzed enamel runs around $200, and that's > the smallest amount you can buy...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:32:45 -0700
  ...it does not stand up well compared with a good quality enamel paint. Mind you, I haven't tried the tremclad automotive paints, they...