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Ah, Spring....Rust Repairs
Historical mailing list - Kenn Draymon and Corinne Janow
Tue, 30 Mar 1999 08:50:24 -0800
...Are you prepared to use proper acrylic enamel paint? That means mixing, hardeners, other additives; again, messy. Has the rest of the vehicle's...
Re: New Windshield...sorta Friday
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:11:21 -0400
...If you find rust under the old seal, blast it, fill and use epoxy enamel primer. I pulled all the glass out of my...
Re: Where is Al Knoll? Mess Resolved - Lessons learned
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 10:33:33 -0800
...They had had the baked on enamel glass beaded off and were repainted with regular paint. They looked nice, but would be all chipped...
Propane tank concern
Historical mailing list - Troy
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:00:06 -0800
...I then painted it POR-15, and then top coat it with three coats of a exterior enamel paint. I got the fill valve...
Re: need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
Mon, 16 Dec 1996 17:31:45 +0000
...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: Water tank
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 19 May 2011 16:30:16 -0500
...I've already got that in my Diet Coke/Pepsi with lime. > > I heard chlorine eats your teeth enamel just as bad, if not...
Re: Make your front door handles look brand new for free--- in 10 minutes or less
Historical mailing list - shawn feller
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:51:26 -0400
Or you could take them off, sand them and repaint them with high solids flat black enamel and have brand new looking handles. Paint...
Re: Westy on CL Vancouver. $500
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:03:02 -0800
...it 'Southwest Tomato Red' . > > I got the perfect touch up acrylic enamel paint for it too, by color code. > > Mine is FS ...and ...whatiya...
Re: 83 westy restoration
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 20 Dec 1999 16:30:20 -0400
...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: PAINT COLORS 87 WESTY
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:20:19 -0700
...One quart will do the top, and these catalyzed urethane acrylic enamels will last a very long time! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: Pop top maintenance
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:11:38 -0500
Tom, When we did my van, we actually used an epoxy enamel primer, base coat of the same paint I used on van, then...
FS: 1974 HighTop Camper (Fla) 5.850.00 obo
Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
Mon, 05 Feb 1996 21:59:04 +0000
...Hurry and order it with your own choice of urethane -enamel.Paint job will include new WCMetric rubbers for front and rear glass, and...
Re: Paint code questions
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:19:22 +0000
Sand, wiped the wheels down with PrepSol, and painted with Dupont Centari acrylic enamel, true automotive paint, not rattle can stuff. It held up...
gas tank update
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Thu, 13 Apr 1995 13:54:38 -0700 (PDT)
...compartment in general and shlocked on a couple heavy coats of enamel. I also re-caulked all the outside edges/seams with the 3M...
Re: Flaking paint on stove control panel discussion
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 19 Feb 2002 13:41:24 -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...
Re: Getting ready to paint
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:49:22 -0500
...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: How I spent my day off...
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:02:33 -0400
I used an acrylic enamel and ballpark it was probably $600+ which included the paint guns, new face mask, etc. Lots of misc items...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -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...
Re: Table repair (report)
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:41:52 -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: paint job
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 6 Dec 1999 14:02:35 -0800
...the van and shot three coats of PPG Delthane catalyzed polyurethane enamel. I was going to flatten it down, but it looks great with...
Re: Martha's van mods
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Jan 1995 17:19:03 -0800
...using perhaps an industrial strength heat resistant oil or acrylic based enamel, or perhaps even automative paint if I find it can be applied...
Re: Ah, Spring....Rust Repairs
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Tue, 30 Mar 1999 12:10:58 EST
...Are you prepared to use proper acrylic enamel paint? That means mixing, hardeners, other additives; again, messy. Has the rest of the vehicle's...
Re: Putting a "Complete Westy interior" in a '90 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 21:03:40 -0300
...I cleaned them up real well, and painted the flat surfaces with primer and then grey bath enamel paint and I pained the rubber...
Re: Debate on Repainting
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:07:33 -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: [vanagon] any particular brand of connectors?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 11 Jul 1999 19:47:37 -0400
...There's some really fancy (and tedious) stuff called Litz wire which is a braided wire with each individual strand enameled to insulate it...
Re: Vanagon body panels
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:05:50 -0500
...We blasted the entire body, replaced and filled, then used an epoxy enamel primer, basecoat and clear coat. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/d9eg49zqldz2y62...
Paint and rust repair, DIY paint jobs (was windshield installation)
Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
Thu, 7 Jan 1999 12:05:19 EST
...Pick up a gallon of thinner or reducer to match the type of paint you got,(stick with conventional lacquer or enamel, no need...
Re: Powder coating door handles
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 11:26:52 -0500
...I don't know, can powder coat be applied over 98% > zinc primer?? That's the way to stop rust creep for enamel. Thorsen...
Paint code LH8B Assuan Brown @ NAPA
Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:33:57 -0400
Hi, In the past, I've purchased custom-mixed acrylic enamel spray cans from NAPA. I've given them the paint codes for Dove...
Re: Gearshift lever broken, looking for replacement
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:50:32 -0500
...It's about the size of a baseball, polished with an enamel (Lacquer changes colors with skin oils). The reason for it's success...
Re: Westy roof strength
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 12:09:51 -0700
...By the way I sanded my top with 80 and 120 grit and painted it with automotive acrylic enamel with a catalyst bright white...
Re: Paint preparation resource - sources
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:58:39 -0400
...Once all metal or body work is complete, then have your painter seal the van with a good epoxy enamel primer (no air to...
Re: Maico $399 respray any good?
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 18:08:22 -0800
...Acrylic Enamel + hardner is about $50+ a gallon - cheap stuff here in TN. Count on a couple of gallons at least of paint. See...
Re: Dash mounted Hula Dancer?
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Tue, 16 May 2000 11:02:38 -0700
...I know they have demonstrated high knowledge and skill with enamels already, so the paint won't chip off any time soon if they...
Re: Westy on CL Vancouver. $500
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:29:12 -0800
...it 'Southwest Tomato Red' . > > > > I got the perfect touch up acrylic enamel paint for it too, by color > code. > > > > Mine is FS ...and ...whatiya...
Re: Soda blasting question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:27:35 -0700
...photostream/ > > > Also, when you re-paint, prime with a good epoxy enamel primer to provide > an > air-tight seal over the repaired rust area...
Re: Airbrushing small paint flaws on my Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 06:56:03 EDT
...Use an acrylic enamel type of paint the same colour as your van. With or without the hardener. With the hardener you will have...
Re: Clear Coat--Can I buy it?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:40:15 -0800
...PPG dealer and get a spray can filled with clear acryllic enamel (will be non hardened of course in the spray can) as it...
Re: Painted the "Iron Igloo" today!
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Wed, 10 May 2000 17:24:06 -0700
...fill primer > 1 black "guide" coat > 2 coats of acrylic urethane enamel (3 parts - paint, reducer, > hardener) > > I would say, conservatively speaking, that 95...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +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: awnings, what I've learned
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Wed, 22 May 1996 12:38:04 +0000
...Cut small pieces of inner tube to put on the brackets where they will touch your enamel. This works GREAT!! Hope this helps, Harry...
Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 5 Jan 2005 06:41:31 -0500
...You can easily get a beautiful paint job using an old enamel paint for $2500.00, and most people would not know the difference...
Re: Paint questions
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Sun, 9 Mar 2014 11:00:00 -0400
...Make sure cleaned surface remains clean, not even a fingerprint, then Seal cleaned surface with an Epoxy Enamel Paint Primer (to keep air from...
NVC: What is inside of a Radiator??
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Sun, 4 May 2003 02:44:58 +0200
...I flush all these radiators, and have them painted with car enamel... I will have to fill them up again. Should I use VW...
Re: Bumper Corner Cap
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:48:33 -0700
...I do have lettering enamel but, IDK about silver on top grille. also haven't decided about window seal trim either ; black or chrome...
Re: weakly stats ...
Historical mailing list
Mon, 8 May 1995 13:04:24 -0400
...The >enamel (?) is worn off the '57's and I'd like it fixed. I hear >though that the wheel doesn't come off...
Re: rust under windscreen
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 8 Apr 2016 11:43:10 -1000
...The touch-up paints I use in a small bottle with a brush are acrylic enamels .. They dry very hard ...and take Lacquer thinner...
Re: Ah, Spring....Rust Repairs
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999 16:23:36 -0500
...Are you prepared to use proper acrylic enamel paint? That means mixing, hardeners, other additives; again, messy. Has the rest of the vehicle's...
Re: What works for my hands NVC
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 13 Feb 2003 10:47:35 -0800
...Lacquer thinner, enamel reducer, mineral spirits, MEK, kerosene, <DIV></DIV>>gasoline, denatured alcohol, chlorine bleach, Goop, GoJo and anything else <DIV></DIV>&gt...
Re: Westy on CL Vancouver. $500
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:49:23 -0800
...it 'Southwest Tomato Red' . > > I got the perfect touch up acrylic enamel paint for it too, by color code. > > Mine is FS ...and ...whatiya...
Re: Painting Van
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 19:38:12 EST
...At the bottom of the scale are acrylic enamels such as Dupont's CENTARI around $100 ~ $150 a gallon or 4/liters however their...
Re: Westy on CL Vancouver. $500
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:10:15 -0800
...it 'Southwest Tomato Red' . > > > > > > I got the perfect touch up acrylic enamel paint for it too, by color > code. > > > > > > Mine is FS ...and ...whatiya...
Re: Floor Seam Repair
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 23 Apr 2002 13:23:17 -0700
...Then I used an epoxy seam sealer over that and top-coated with enamel paint. WELLL, The rust Is already back and its becouse...
Re: Tornado Red OR Metalic black?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:37:34 -0500
Hi Kim, Back in 1986 I had a 72 westy that I painted black with tremclad enamel using a brush and roller. From 10...
Re: Table repair (report)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:36:22 -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: Tin-can westy toaster
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 8 Jan 2012 20:25:19 -0600
...years ago it was enamel. More recently it is a plastic that contains the toxic agent bis-phenol A. FDA is investigating this material...
Re: Maico $399 respray any good?
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 09:37:36 -0800
...At 09:41 PM 3/16/02 -0600, you wrote: >What's the brand name on that " Acrylic Enamel" down there in Tenn? > >Farm...
battery tray rust removal
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Mar 1996 09:21:01 -0700
...I may give it a coat of shiny enamel once the caulking is completely dry. During my experiments at removing rust, I found that...
Re: Powder coating door handles
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 04:30:41 -0800
...My impression is it will outlast industrial machine enamel 5 to 1 at least. I am setting up a shop for custom fishing rod...
Re: Debate on Repainting
Historical mailing list - vt
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 12:41:23 -0500
...in 1993, who >> did >> the last, re-paint used an epoxy Enamel, if I recall. I am thinking of >> using the same guy again...