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• Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 18:25:14 -0700
  ...Why not preserve these fine vans ? ..especially when it is so easy to spray lube fluids from spray cans. A one half second spray...
• Re: Brake question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 23:43:30 EDT
  ...I use a 1-gallon garden sprayer (the pump-up type) ,connected to an extra brake fluid resevoir cap with a hose fitting, to...
• Re: Painting door handles - now mirrors?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:59:25 EDT
  ...remove them, mask of the glass and spray them w/ krylon semi flat black.. chris
• Re: Electrical Connections/ Silicone Sprays/ Pipe cleaners
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 15:49:26 -0500
  ...Different brands of silicone spray have different amounts of silicone in them. Just spray a bit on your fingers in the store and see...
• Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 17:14:47 -0500
  ...The instructions on the can - which becomes a pressure canister when you pump it up (it works like a deck/garden sprayer) by the...
• Can anyone recommend a good book on painting and bodywork? (Was: Repainting my syncro another color)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:35:29 -0400
  ...you can't > just keep spraying all the time. spray one minute, rest three. like > that. that's a short duty-cycle. spray five...
• Re: Engine detailing...like from the Craigslist guys
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:55:48 -0800
  ...Wrap them with plastic wrap (the kind for food). - spray the gummy areas with foamy engine cleaner or Purple engine cleaner. - go over everywhere...
• I Cleaned my AFM...
  Historical mailing list - John S. Klun
  Fri, 17 May 2002 16:45:43 -0600
  ...I chose the path of least resistance and took Mountain Gal's advice- get some QD Electronic spray cleaner from NAPA ($4.99+ tax...
• Re: Power window lube
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:51:14 -0700
  ...I couldn't take care of vanagons or cars without that product- silicone spray. Any time a non-oily spray lube is needed. works...
• Re: does anyone make the old evaportive window mount coolers anymore?
  Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 15:37:00 -0700
  ...They make mister bottles but almost any spray bottle will do. Spray the air in front of your face for some primitive swamp cooling...
• Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 14 May 2007 21:56:22 -0700
  Bed liner or body undercoating will protect the tank much better than spray paint. I did the tank on my 84 and it looked...
• Rustoleum propellent pressure
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 08:08:29 -0800
  All, I've been using Rustoleum spraypaint for touch-up on this project- satin black for the engine tin and antique white for the...
• DId anybody try the electronic spray to the AFM yet?
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Mon, 10 May 1999 08:57:05 -0700
  ...anybody tried to message me with their results with the Electrical spray to the AFM, and the use of the di-electric silicone to...
• cleaning grounding points was Re: Trip Report - Toronto Canada to Mexico and Return
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 08:47:40 -0800
  ...When I clean these up I spray the grounding points with somthing like this plastic ignition spray, that should protect from corrosions for a...
• Re: Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:02:04 -0800
  ...Ultra Copper RTV Hi-Temp Silicon Sealant do you use the spray PERMATEX 80697 that is recommeneded for the cylinderhead gaskets or do you...
• Re: Clean Engine and Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 18:04:01 EST
  ...The more work it is the better the result will be. > Hi All, Actually, I just sprayed mine. I took a 10X12 plastic tarp...
• Painting bumpers/grilles/mirrors with a spray can. wasRe:Fiberglass Bumper Color
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:51:44 -0500
  i did my bumpers in Krylon satin black from a spray can and it looks just like they came from the factory. that's...
• Re: Reviving Vanagon Grilles
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 09:49:37 -0500
  There's a special type of spray paint for plastics. It is flexible to reduce peeling and cracking. Handy to paint black grilles and...
• Re: Bumper & Side Cladding repairs and painting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:45:17 +0000
  ...Try > to use real primer not a spray can though a spray can, with enough effort, > could work. > > Jim > > On Fri, Jul 14, 2017...
• My cleaning AFM with electronic spray experience
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 9 May 1999 17:11:38 -0500
  ...I sprayed it with a liberal amount of electronic cleaner spray, and moved the wiper across the track several times while it was still...
• Re: 86 Vanagon Camper price
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 22:30:00 -0400
  ...Larry '86 Syncro Westfalia (sprayed each year since '97 and happy) '86 Syncro Doublecab (sprayed this spring when bought) '91 MR2 Turbo (sprayed since...
• Re: low rpm flat spot
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Nov 1994 12:28:49 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Get some spray ether, and spray all the connections in and about the manifold/fuel injection throttle body. If you have a leak, the...
• Re: Vanagon Badge
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:24:40 -0400
  You can clean the old ones and spray paint them satin black.Then spray steel wheel paint on a small roller and carefully roll...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:13:25 -0700
  ...was a lowly mechanic at a VW shop in Leucadia, CA. Spray... Spray... Vwooom... Look Ma, no eyebrows. Laughed till I cried... Especially since...
• Re: pop top work
  Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:23:52 -0400
  After spraying it all weekend I read more in your blog than was actually there! Ooops. Guess I'll have to be the first...
• Exhaust wrap and silicone spray
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 17 May 2003 11:13:43 -0700
  I am about to re-list the exhaust wrap I bought from Gene Berg & silicone spray from a local ORW outlet. You can see...
• Re: All the wires are brown!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:34:42 -0700
  ...Even >> less. >> >> Immediately spray everything....... especially all wires, plug wires, >> distributor, coil, etc. with WD-40. >> This is the most important part of the...
• Re: Thick rubbery layer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 19:13:15 -0500
  Zoltan wrote: > Hi all,There appears to be a thick rubbery layer sprayed onto the > inner side of the fenders. Is there a product...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 18:01:05 -0800
  ...As the OP likely knows, even the Vanagon windshield sprayers can be re-aimed, some prefer to install multi stream sprayers from different brand...
• Rear Wiper lead to no washer spray
  Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
  Sat, 14 May 2005 04:23:31 -0400
  ...I managed to make the washer fluid stop spraying. Is this a common problem or known problem if so how do I fix it...
• Re: Speaking of tops
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Nov 1994 21:05:34 -0500
  Someone here on the list explained last summer how spraying on water repellents on the canvass is a real no no and will make...
• Re: Requesting ideas for replacement of VW and Vanagon logos on rear of van
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:15:23 -0400
  ...Spray with a satin black spray can from advance auto or other flaps. Then go to a auto body supply house and get a...
• Re: removal of window washer sprayer
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 10:07:36 -0700
  ...removal of window washer sprayer I am getting my Westy repainted and would like to remove the window washer sprayers. Without damaging them, how...
• RE: "dry" door locks
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 09:29:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Look for the blue spray can with the yellow label at any auto parts store, K-mart, Target, Wal-mart, most dime stores (remember...
• Re: Automatic car washing?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 12:08:50 +0000
  ...Malcolm S Brian Doss wrote: > I've been afraid to run my '88 in those brushless car washes because the > water sprays up from...
• spray bed liner photos
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 11:56:03 -0500
  ...I taped all mating surfaces before spraying and cleaned with 3812S, enamal reducer. I think it looks great. http://photos.yahoo.com/insyncro cheers...
• Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 09:55:09 -0500
  ...I pulled the injectors out and a couple are spraying fuel so I thought ok the injectors are bad, but when I disconnect the...
• Re: '87 Coil changed, still no spark and spray
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 29 May 2012 20:06:25 -0700
  ...Coil changed, still no spark and spray > On Mon, 2012-05-28 at 21:15 -0700, HotelWestfalia wrote: >> I'm not sure where to...
• Re: hydraulic clutch
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 19 Jun 1995 12:34:41 -0500 (CDT)
  ...We get a small amount of fluid spraying out the > bleeder valve, but it behaves as if the master cylinder seals have gone Spraying...
• ScotchGuard on the poptop canvas question
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:08:06 -0400
  At Everybus, I talked to someone (sorry, I can't remember who you are) who recommended spraying the poptop canvas with 3M ScotchGuard to...
• Re: Seem Rust
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 11:49:13 -0700
  ...It wasnt until I got so sick using gimmicks like rustolium spray paint or "One Step" etc...that i decided to sand blast ALL...
• Re: QUICK CLEAN ... AFM ( Horace)
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:07:59 -0700
  Yes, I used it inside my AFM, I didn't touch anything or make any adjustments, I just sprayed it two or three times...
• Re: FOLLOWUP: Squeaky/Creaky Vanagon Suspension
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 May 1995 11:46:13 -0300
  ...spray on the bushings. > >Ive sprayed the hell out of the bushings with my van sitting normally, I tried tons of white grease spray...
• Re: spray paint from dealer - was power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 06:18:53 -0400
  ...to vw dealer and buy a few cans of touch up spray paint that coorespond to >your van's color, or black (i use...
• Re: spray painting black plastic exterior parts?
  Historical mailing list - The Henrys
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 21:13:12 +0000
  ...Comes in a spray can, seems to be very resistant to sun fade. Works very well on rubber trim like the strip on the...
• Re: Rear wipers lacking on European T3s
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 17:58:42 +1300
  >The only thing I've ever needed the rear wiper on my van for is to >remove either the coolant spray from the overflow...
• Re: Cleaning Interior Question...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:07:50 -0600
  ...Comes in a red plastic spray container and works well. Spray it on directly, using a damp sponge scrub the area, use a dry...
• Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:39:16 -0700
  ...On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 2:25 PM, <Cotsford@aol.com> wrote: > > > Best product I have found is a spray called Rid-ox...
• Paint: Late Model Factory/Rust
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 12:00:09 EDT
  ...I found that I could spray the basecoat on with a $10 Bager airbrush that attaches to the spare tire (for air pressure) that...
• Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:25:04 EDT
  Best product I have found is a spray called Rid-ox. You spray it on the contacts and put the plugs back together. It...
• Re: Sticking sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 19:25:31 CDT
  ...then sprayed it all again with wd-40. and it has not done it again since ... that was 3 years ago. get some spray...
• Re: spray painting black plastic exterior parts?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 01:06:17 EST
  ...Someone mentioned (6 months ago) about spray painting their grill to look new. How has this held up? What type of paint (gloss, flat...
• Re: suggestions for truck bed or other product to refresh undercoating
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 4 Jul 2017 09:32:57 -0400
  Hi Ken and others, Roll on sounds like a better plan for me and even helpers then spray. Any tips on preparing the surface...
• Re: surface rust--anybody heard of this stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 18:58:06 EST
  ...If you spray it and want to top coat later spray on a couple mist coats of epoxy primer while the POR is still...
• Re: road rage...my first experience tonite.. LOCK YOUR DOORS!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 08:56:27 -0800
  ...keep in mind that with mace or pepper spray, if you wait until they are in your face you will get a blast of...
• Re: engine quits, oil sprayed on engine/compartment...smoke...oh my
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:54:16 -0500
  ...ve had that happen, I had plenty of warning with the spray all over my rear hatch and window. Jim On Apr 17, 2006...
• Re: Fuel Injection Discussions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:13:29 -0700
  ...Another source of contamination is if the sensor is sprayed > directly with a silicone based spray, O2 sensor breathe in fresh air as > part...
• Re: Rust prevention...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 95 11:44:19 EDT
  ...We had both the Renault and the Westy sprayed by them for about 110 each. (plus they give Club Z points). Once the holes...
• Re: Airbrushing small paint flaws on my Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 10:11:09 -0500
  ...They >> only carry the spray cans. > >Some FLAPS carry touch up paint in tubes (and spray cans) that include a >small brush attached to...
• Re: Preventing Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:59:46 -0300
  ...Also, I spray mine from the inside of the van. especially behind the rear tail-lights. Every 2 years I strip my westy and...