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• S&S exhaust system Jet-Hot Coated
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 08:59:14 -0500
  I just requested a price quote from Jet-Hot (www.jet-hot.com) for coating the S&S header system. They also offer a...
• Re: Ken et al... Has anyone discussed a Fiamma bike carrier group dea l?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 18:45:54 EST
  ...The powder coated steel tubing is thinner than the aluminum and doesn't seem to be as noticeable in your rear view mirror. Both...
• FS: hoop style bumper mount bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:32:54 -0400
  ...https://asheville.craigslist.org/bop/d/old-school-bumper-mount-bike/6620674405.html It has one strap with it that has a rubber coated...
• Re: Ceramic coatings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 13:33:15 EST
  ...Takes about two weeks plus shipping time to get them coated. Swaintech was the pioneer of coatings. Robert Robert
• Re: Powder coating door handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 01:52:26 -0500
  I have them powder coated all the time with no problems. I completely disassemble them before sending them to the shop. During the time...
• Re: Is it better
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 05:01:16 PDT
  ...I had my head sealing surface ceramic coated ($80 per head) to eliminate the problem. I have had reports of owners in the past...
• Re: Who has/had the longest lived head gasket on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 08:22:15 -0500
  You may be aware of this already, but some folks have had their head surfaces ceramic-coated. Chris. '85 Westy -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Oil in coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 12:42:36 -0600
  ...the license plate) and the cap had a bunch of oil coated on it. I thought to myself, "that can't be good" but...
• Re: Performance...any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 12:02:08 EDT
  ...I had my Dansk OEM style system (non-stainless from Bus Depot) ceramic coated locally a year and a half ago. The only places...
• Re: I think my curtains are smarter than me...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 13:58:23 -0400
  FWIW, my original VW Vanagon brochure shows the curtains with the bottoms tucked behind the plastic coated wire, not with the wire threaded through...
• Re: Yakima
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 21 May 2007 22:45:55 -0700
  ...The gas pipe is twice the thickness of Yakima bars, is coated in heavy plastic (mine was yellow, your results may vary) since it...
• Re: Audi V8 install pics
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 06:50:42 EST
  ...The valve covers are die cast magnesium and coated with a thin synthetic material to prevent corrosion. I can tell you that this works...
• Re: Reducing exhaust heat extends the life of water hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 11:24:27 EDT
  ...pipes, paint them with a good paint (even have then ceramic coated) and then wrap them, the paint might not burn off and then...
• New led strip under gutter
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 13 Aug 2022 13:18:03 -0700
  ...Any, adhesive backed and thick clear coated front as was the last one. I like this mod, esp with my touch dim switch. https...
• water line replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Darryl Carpenter
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 21:15:59 -0500
  ...this, I noticed that the water lines were pretty funky looking - coated with brown algae and stuff. So, I want to replace them. Page...
• '66 progress,parts,powder coating?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 10:47:15 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any experience with having a set of engine tin powder coated? How much did it cost, how well did it last...
• Re: painting handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 19:10:39 -0600
  ...I've had them powder coated seni-flat black at this point, and I've also painted them with semi-flat from a spray...
• Re: cheap neoprene seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 18:39:23 -0800
  Cabelas has/had a generic rear & front bucket seat covers lots cheaper coated nylon type. www.cabelas.com try there. Lloyd -----Original Message----- From...
• FS 2.1L Waterboxer long block - ATLANTA
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:43:11 -0700
  ...stored indoors.  The heads are good and have been ceramic coated by the previous owner, hence no leaks.  The rings are allegedly...
• Re: Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 07:53:13 -0400
  Or bring along a teflon coated frypan......... Simon <simon@FARRSIDE.NET>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 08/30/2002 03:48:23 PM Please respond...
• Re: GoWesty Aluminum Valve Covers
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:40:29 -0400
  ...A better option would be to have a set of stock >> ones powder coated in a different color. >> >> Bill >> >> On Jul 19, 2012, at...
• Re: Almost a vanagon - Phoenix
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:56:58 -0600
  ...The powder-coated black rack is a special fabrication. This was taken at Syncro Safari '09, Mt. St. Helens. bob On Tue, Oct 6...
• Isolation Pop Top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 13:00:10 +0200
  ...Inside it's air damped PVC foil, outside aluminium coated. The isolation has to be demounted when closing the pop top. The price was...
• Re: my own coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:29:45 -0800
  ...The radiator may not be clogged but still be coated on the inside with scale and rust. This allows coolant to flow through it...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Mar 2008 - Special issue (#2008-349)
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:49:09 -0400
  do a search for urethane coated ripstop nylon. You'll find a load of entries for good $$. There's other waterproofing options as well...
• Re: Panel flexible circuits -- a hot tip.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:41:34 -0500
  ...Should be thick polyester+foil which is coated with resist and etched to leave the circuit; then thin adhesive-backed polyester (hot?)-pressed on...
• Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 3 May 2002 07:39:01 -0700
  ...Unpainted bare metal $209.00, Painted $229.00, Black powder coated $259.00 So What are they like in person? Thanks Phil Stanhope __________________________________________________ Do...
• Need bead-blasting, powder-coating and re-chroming refs in Oregon
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 16:45:12 -0700
  ...the bumpers get rechromed, the steel wheels get bead-blasted then powder-coated. Thanks! David J. '85 Adventurewagen '83.5 Adventurwagen (for sale) '82...
• My bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Elia
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 16:49:29 -0400
  ...on top, smaller clamp-type mounts on bottom (both rubber-coated) -foam-rubber-coated, swing-down arm on upper cross member Do you know...
• Cleaning A/C engine
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 07:37:58 EDT
  ...the the suspension!) I fear the engine and oil cooler are coated with a layer of fine dust. Can I just spray water or...
• Re: ceramic coating?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 16:43:32 -0400
  ...No early for me to tell about the longevity of the parts that are still powder coated. M On 2 Apr 2002 at 14...
• Re: Powder coating door handles
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 04:30:41 -0800
  ...I had a powder coated exhaust for a BMW motorcycle. The thickness of the paint was a problem for the slipping of the pipes...
• Hose from brake fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder??
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:56:15 -0800
  ...I need the fabric coated rubber hose that runs between the brake cylinder reservoir and the CLUTCH master cylinder for my 83.5 Westfalia...
• rad hose vs. muffler pipe ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Sep 1996 09:41:20 -0300 (ADT)
  ...OEM is vinyl coated steel, and is $220!! And in typical VW style.. the newer plastic pipe is not backwards compatible!! SO, off to...
• Re: Sticky Throttle...
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 23:30:35 -0700
  ...get a new cable insert from the dealer; they're now coated w/nylon & are slick enuf to smooth the throttle to better than...
• Re: Front Mount Bike Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 11:41:50 -0400
  ...Plastic-coated hangers hold bikes without marring or scratching. Tubular steel with black powder-coat finish. Includes 2 tie-down straps and hardware. Instructions...
• Re: Yakima cross bars alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:59:47 -0600
  ...Yakima bars rust when the end caps chip/crack, just like any plastic coated metal pipe. Ask me how I know :) Bob Stevens '87...
• Re: burner cover
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:52:48 -0500
  A great griddle is a teflon coated steel one by Coleman. It covers both burners perfectly and has two metal loop handles on each...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:13:36 -0500
  ...Corrugated metal tube, epoxy coated, rated IIRC for half a psi LP or natural gas, about 3/4" O.D.. Wouldn't dream of...
• Re: Want to put tint on windows and looking for thoughts and opinions
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Hockin
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 11:05:31 -0700
  ...Want to put tint on windows and looking for thoughts and opinions Before sinking money into this ceramic coated film at twice the cost...
• Re: rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Mon, 14 May 2001 20:36:57 -0500
  ...Mine will be getting some within the next few weeks! Down the road it's a 2.1L block with coated heads and valves...
• S&S Header
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Sat, 25 May 2002 19:50:06 -0500
  ...modify the muffler too much since I just had it ceramic coated. It seems my only options are to make an indention in the...
• Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:59:11 -0800
  ...I'm wondering about having my steelies powder-coated white and topping them off with chrome logo moons. maybe paint the logos Capri blue...
• Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Bill Hayeslip
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 19:33:56 -0400
  ...something I should worry about or do the replacement tanks come coated? And is there anything I could apply to the outside of a...
• Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:24:27 EDT
  ...So my 88 Wolfsburg Auto needs a new exhaust system, I really do not have the cash for a Ceramic coated unit or stainless...
• Re: Power Steering Line
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:10:16 -0600
  > A friend of mine here in far eastern salt coated Canada replaced his ps > lines ('86 Westy) with copper pipe. Both inexpensive and durable...
• Re: Removing & replace OEM cup holders
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 27 May 2002 00:17:14 EDT
  ...Westy Wolfy, which has 3 OEM plastic cup holders, with the coated metal O ring for holding cups. All three are broken (bottom on...
• Re: Monza (sp?) muffler
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Feb 1995 23:07:19 -0500
  >>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: "Increase the HP,up to 45%
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 23:05:33 -0400
  ...The massive gush of hot coolant coated the rear tires sending the Vanagon out of control at over 200kph and resulted in a spectacular...
• Re: Body Work 'Leading'
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 11:21:45 -0300
  ...Apply some flux, heat up the surface, apply the solder and wipe over/into area to be leaded using a cloth coated with flux...
• Re: Plugs, what does the colour say?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 24 May 1998 07:27:29 -0700
  Johan, "NORMAL-Grey-brown deposits, lightly coated core nose. Plugs ideally suited to engine, and engine is in good condition.," is the only reference...
• Re: Wonderful Paint Job - No Start
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 13:27:23 -0400
  On Wed, 24 Sep 2003, Larry HIMLI wrote: > The engine compartment was completely coated with dust from the body work. > I figured that it...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 18:12:09 -0600
  ...half-fast about using it? If my head surfaces had been coated with jb weld from the factory, I would have probably saved the...
• Re: Finally, My 88 Wolf Flies, is not afraid of curves and sips gas!!(28.5mpg)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:50:37 PDT
  ...I have built an highly customized engine with ceramic coated engine parts and other mods to handle the heat from a higher out put...
• Re: Head / Engine questions
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 09:23:42 EDT
  ...Rewelded heads, AMC replacement heads, and ceramic coated heads all greatly decrease the likelihood of a recurrence of the head leakage problem. I recently...
• Propane tank: refinishing questions
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 13:03:19 -0400
  ...The tank is in good shape but I'd like to have it powder coated so I get less of a hard time at...
• Door handles and pedal pads
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 9 Dec 2023 16:25:25 -0800
  ...And I’ve changed my tune, the power coated ones look good and more importantly feel ok https://shufti.blog/2023/12/09/vanagon...
• Cover
  Historical mailing list - Bob Calkins
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 16:07:39 -0700
  ...and about 15' high, 3 sided and the poles are powder coated white, the whole thing went up in less than a half hour...
• Re: Painting Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 18:46:44 -0800
  ...Except I had made repairs which required > the black areas to be coated. I bypassed the black epoxy paint stage by > using black epoxy...
• How much power can a stock FI make?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 10:03:25 -0600
  I am considering building a 2.1 long block with some minor performance enhancements such as ratio rockers, lightweight valve train and ceramic-coated...