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• Re: Paint job pricing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Aug 2013 10:34:13 -0500
  Just for reference, I recently painted everything on my westy's exterior myself with high-quality single step paint. I did not do the...
• Brown paint for interior plastic parts
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 12:02:48 -0400
  ...The paint is Krylon Ultra-flat Camouflage 4292 Brown "Made with Fusion for Plastic paint technology". I think with this stuff one could use...
• Re: new paint job/rust
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 17:47:15 -0800
  ...Knowing that it's near impossible to get a paint > code for these, my body shop is matching the paint. Not true keemosabie! Some...
• paint code for flash silver
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 10:13:29 -0800
  Can someone please provide me with the paint code for Flash Silver Metallic, circa 1987? The painter at the body shop is telling me...
• Original bus paint questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 13:45:55 EDT
  ...It has been re-painted but I can use my door jambs as reference. My dash and fresh air housing are original paint and...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 09:25:45 -0500
  Just wondering; As long as you painted the whole Van why didn't you do the faded fiberglass on the pop top too? Sould...
• painting poptop?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 23:33:15 -0400
  I want to paint pickle's poptop before winter (and before leaves start falling---I've gotta do this outside.) I found this site...
• Re: paint jobs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 08:06:54 -0800
  I've painted the top of mine, and three other complete cars. I will be painting an MGB GT this summer, and plan to...
• Re: Paint for front grill(e)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 11:08:03 -0400
  >hmmm.... > >I wanna paint (black) my front grill, the rear engine bay vents, door >handles, mirrors, wheels etc... >Anyone know if there are special...
• Re: painting the poptop with reflective paint
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 13:31:19 -0700
  I painted the roof of our grey GL in Pastel White and it made a considerable difference to the solar gain- you can no...
• Re: Where can I buy Vanagon paint?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 22:18:30 -0400
  You can also buy your paint in bulk, mix with reducer as desired, and spray it in a preval sprayer. Check out www.prevalspraygun...
• Re: Latex paint removal
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 17:27:49 -0400
  ...Latex paint removal > Well, someone poured a can of white latex paint on my windshield and > proceeded to paint my front end. > > I am...
• painted wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 10:46:41 +0800
  I painted the wheels of my '81 westy with chrome-looking paint and a foam disposable brush. Painted the lug nuts solid black. Don...
• Re: 87 Gray paint code question
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 14:42:39 EDT
  ...I can't find the paintcode sticker. > > > > its wolfram grey. paint code under left side of dash. chris
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 12:10:31 -0400
  ...Now, POR 15 makes colored paints too. They call them Hardnose paints. Also, they have a yacht and engine paint that will probably work...
• Re: Vanagon Painting and Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:56:20 -0800
  ...Vanagon Painting and Window Trim In a message dated 10/29/06 2:01:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, paulterry@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > ) Painting...
• Re: paint codes or names
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 17:41:09 EDT
  ...Question is, how do I find the paint code or name for this silver paint? My FLAPS has an '88 VW color that is...
• Re: paint codes 89GL
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 12:58:23 -0800
  Inside the battery box on the drivers side is where you will find the decals with the paint codes I believe. cr ---------------------------------------------------------------- What are...
• Re: Rust remover/preventative recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Heron
  Wed, 29 May 1996 15:57:40 -0400
  ...As such you should get some PROPER breathing apparatus and paint in a WELL ventilllated area. Once it dries the paint STICKS i.e...
• Re: Black paint for bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:29:49 -0700
  I used high temp engine paint for the rear and it lastest well in Vegas weather. -----Original Message----- >From: M'obeechi <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM...
• Re: Bumper Paint Code for Black - does it exist?
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:48:38 -0700
  They want the paint code. They're idea of "well we can do this for you" was to show the black they are using...
• Re: Paint for front grill(e)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 09:29:48 -0700
  1) remove stuff you want painted from the bus 2) was (scrub!) with dish soap to remove any oils and bugs 3) dry (sun...
• Re: oxidation on a dark-colored pop-top: any consensus on a solution?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 18:30:14 -0700
  Terry Kay <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET> wrote: > Ken, > > Why in the heck would a painter tell you painting of > your pop-top > wouldn't help...
• Re: Paint is on!
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:11:56 +0000
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Paint has been applied - original colour - paint code L90D. Another month > or so before she is put back together and...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1177
  Historical mailing list
  25 Nov 96 10:40:36 PST
  I recently bought some paint (semi-gloss black though) to repaint the trim stuff, handles etc. I went to a GOOD paint store, one...
• Maaco Paint Job
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 13:33:22 -0500
  DON'T DO IT!! Did I say it loud enough? I made the mistake of getting a peel job, oh yeah, paint job from...
• Re: Painting Fibreglass Poptop
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:23:25 EST
  ...I was thinking of painting it to match the body. Can I just use > automotive body paint to do this? Has anyone else done...
• Re: Amount of paint to paint a Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:38:50 -0500
  Hi, starting the first of June Canada will adopt the European rules/law about water base paint. That mean you won't be able...
• Re: Black Paint for Mirrors..AND bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:04:14 -0400
  ...flexibility of the paint), an 2) the UV protector portions. Automotive paint uses various pigments that are designed to not fade in the harsh...
• Re: Fwd: removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral spirits
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:28:09 +0000
  ...removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral >spirits >To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > >folks i used paint thinner/mineral spirits. works well...
• Re: Black Paint for Mirrors..AND bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:20:24 -0600
  On Aug 15, 2008, at 1:02 PM, Mike Elliott wrote: > Troy, I believe every word you say about cheap hardware store paint vs...
• Re: Paint code for Ivory? TCP Global color library page
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:53:57 -0500
  ...I used this to match my > chrome yellow paint on my 77 Westy. Awesome resource page for paint, > equipment, safety etc when restoring/painting...
• Re: Using a small artist's airbrush to detail exterior paint flaws?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 21:20:43 -0700
  From the experience of a co-worker of mine you may want to use caution before using your new airbrushes with ANY automotive paint...
• Re: 87 Grey westy paint color
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 11:25:30 -0500
  ...87 Grey westy paint color >Does anyone know what the paint code / official name is for the >silver-grey paint color on late-eighties...
• Re: Was: MIME/HTML (cut-out profanities)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 03:42:41 EST
  ...Did you mean painting or panting? >> Both. I heard that Terry paints tiny pics of toilets when he paints trucks. That's his signature...
• Re: Brush painting questions
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 11:45:39 -0600
  ...Unless of course the person crazy enough to do this wacky paint application, sits there and busts his butt, wet sanding and buffing the...
• Re: Paint and rust repair, DIY paint jobs (was windshield instal...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:14:10 EST
  ...repaint the patched area because I don't have any paint that > color paint and 95% of the primed area is under the new...
• Re: painting exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 18 May 2003 08:59:06 -0700
  That black paint is actually just a cheap way to protect the product during shipping from rust. They could use oil, but it would...
• Re: Paint questions
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 9 Mar 2014 11:00:00 -0400
  ...Paint questions Hi Listers, I will have my van painted either this year or in one year. I'm still deciding. I'm leading...
• paint code location
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 15:03:40 -0600
  Ok so were is my paint code located i have a 1982 westy that needs some paint. Rob wright 82 westy 85 300td-t
• paint codes 89GL
  Historical mailing list - Chris Agh
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 11:57:33 -0800
  Does anyone know where I can find the paint codes on my 89GL? I need to order up some touch up paint. Thanks, Chris
• Re: people who dont fix their seam rust....
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 07:15:26 -0800
  ...Depending on the colour and paint condition, you might be surprised at the match to original paint. My '82 with original Bamboo Yellow (I...
• Re: What type of paint is original on our Bays??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:34:11 EST
  ...Was it Spies Hecker > paint? Would appreciate any pro help on this, as I don't know if later paints > are compatible? I've...
• Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:12:51 -0800
  ...Made to be safe for paint, but when using the product, if vigorusly rubbing the old adhesive off over old paint, some paint can...
• Painting Pop-Top
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nielsen
  Tue, 30 May 2000 23:32:11 +0200
  Greetings Everyone, I just stripped my '85 Westy down for the paint shop the other day. It had a couple of minor dings, some...
• Painting front grille
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 17:26:06 -0500
  If you are _really_ concerned about sticking paint to this, check with any good local auto paint supply house. These are the guys who...
• Re: How to determine correct paint
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 14:45:12 -0600
  The paint code is located on the sheet metal right next to the fuse panel to the left of the steering column. It's...
• Has anybody gotten their van painted?
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 12:03:07 -0400
  I want to paint my van but don't have the space or time right now to do it myself. How much does it...
• Interesting Vanagon Paint Schemes
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:45:49 -0600
  Greetings fellow listers, The bodywork on the Westfalia is progressing nicely; Looks like it will be heading into the paint booth in the next...
• Re: VWfactory paint a joke/POR-15 paint
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:53:17 +1200
  >I've been pleased with quality of VW paint although after owning two Puke >Beige vans, I question thier color selection. I've owned...
• Re: Paint job pricing
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:04:35 -0400
  ...Total cost with window rubber about > $700, including all paint, thinner, dryer, tape, paper, peel-n-seal, etc. > Paint was $150 or $200 (I...
• 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...
• Subject: painting the poptop with reflective paint
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 14:49:47 -0700
  Joy, I painted my blue 87 top with some RV rubberized roof paint (got it at Camping World). I used some 3 inch wide...
• Painting the Exterior Fiberglass Body molding and bumpers- best methods, materials?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 17:58:07 -0400
  ...I was interested in painting my 87 Wolfsburg Exterior Fiberglass Body molding and bumpers, what the best paint, process/ methods? I was thinking of...
• Rubber Paint?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Wed, 20 May 1998 12:22:34 -0500
  ...Someone suggested re-painting those old yellowed window rubber trim pieces with "rubber paint". Does anyone (original sender included) know where to get rubber...
• Re: Painting Fiberglass Top
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 23 May 2003 07:09:02 -0400
  ...Eric Bob Elliott wrote: > I'm also getting my pop-top painted and I need the exact colour code for > the "white" pop-top...
• Re: Paint Codes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:57:43 -0700
  Jason, have you looked under your dash just above the fuse panel for the paper paint code sticker? It's hard to read because...
• Re: painting the poptop with reflective paint
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 18:14:32 -0700
  ...Painting the top Joy, several list members have painted the top of the top white. That is, mask off about 1/2" in from...
• Re: Air Dam Paint
  Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 13:51:13 -0700 (PDT)
  Ed, If you want the best look you can get, paint it. Include a plasticizer (flex agent) in your paint mixture. This will help...
• Re: Fwd: removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral spirits
  Historical mailing list - GMac999
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:02:50 -0800
  ...removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint >thinner/mineral spirits >To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > >folks i used paint thinner/mineral spirits. works well...