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• Re: Vanagon fire fighting techniques
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 11:41:48 -0500
  ...The powder had gotten into the distributor > and insulated the points. As it was rated for electrical fires, that was > what it was supposed...
• Re: Marvel Mystery oil... Should I add it to oil or gas tank (Was: Help! Engine Tapping Noise in Air Cooled Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 19:36:52 -0500
  Negative on the white powdery stuff for the coffee--- It's more like the sugar in your tea--:>) ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL...
• poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:42:18 -0500
  ...have tried to find out more about the absorbent material (poo powder), which is sold separately so that one could not buy the company...
• Re: Parts Place and Mellisa's dilemma.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 20:20:49 +1300
  ...Put some HOT chili powder in the vaseline first. Flames oh yeah!! Hot dawg!!!
• Aftermarket Rear Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 21:54:45 -0500
  ...In retrospect should have gotten the unpainted version and had it powder-coated a silver/grey but am very satisfied with the product and...
• Re: Powder coating allows
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 20:26:33 -0500
  ...As part of my therapy for dealing with the loss of this dream, I am now entertaining thoughts of simply powder coating my lovely...
• Re: : Vegemite and Wasabi
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 16:51:05 -0400
  ...Typically sold in powdered form in > cans (take a tablespoon out, add a teaspoon of water to > reconstitute.) Green. Looks like guacamole, but will...
• Re: White powder in battery box bottom
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:32:34 -0500
  You say the PO may be responsible? Maybe he or she drove it way south of Mexico into say,Columbia.Maybe the white stuff...
• RE: Aluma-Seal Confessions
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 10:01:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >BUT Aluma-Seal has some other interesting properties! it is >essentially just powdered aluminum, when mixed with 12N nitric acid >it causes a highly...
• Re: 1.9 Oil Leak question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 10:27:01 -0700
  ...spray or sprinkle fine white baby powder....works like a charm. in fact, at turbovans here we sell special 'hi-tech' baby powder from...
• Re: Screen for non-camper
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:52:19 -0600
  "The screens are nice to have and the original screens look good, but the black powder coated reproductions we make look even better." I...
• Re: door handle finish
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 11:58:05 -0700
  ...door handle finish I've had some powder coated with very mixed results. Due to them being pot metal, if they get too hot...
• Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:27:37 -0700
  ...Is it only on the windshield rubber? > > > > > > On 24-Aug-09, at 12:42 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > >> Creepy white/tan powder inside...
• Re: OT & NVC & Pre-Friday: Palcohol?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 24 Apr 2014 20:40:38 -0500
  ...In this way, encapsuled in small > >> capsules, the fluid can be handled as a powder. The cyclodextrins can > >> absorb an estimated 60 percent of...
• Re: To paint or not to paint, that is the question!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 2 May 2007 19:25:51 -0400
  ...A bathtub scouring powder like comet works good.Use a strong solution of clorox with this powder. Dip the sponge in the clorox and...
• Re: Sliding Door Problem Fixed
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Apr 1997 23:28:52 -0700
  ...gaskets is a continuing problem, I was told to use talcum powder on the rubber. Works great. I still use it. Bill ---------------------------------------------------------- 90% of...
• Re: Marvel Mystery oil... Should I add it to oil or gas tank (Was: Help! Engine Tapping Noise in Air Cooled Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 20:51:48 +0100
  At 19:36 16/07/01 -0500, Terry Kay wrote: >Negative on the white powdery stuff for the coffee--- >It's more like the...
• Re: VW logo center caps
  Historical mailing list - copello's mach m &m
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 09:47:08 -0800
  ...i do my own powder coating and rim machining which includes mod. that center cap mentioned. give me a e if you need something...
• Re: New Gas Tank Install on '85
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:52:12 -0500
  > > Lubricating the grommets with something (which won't adversely affect the > grommet's performance). > Good point Neil - we used graphite powder for lubricant. I...
• Re: VW logo center caps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 08:49:53 EST
  ...They have a do-it-yourself powder coating system. Parts can either be heated in a home style electric stove (but not in the...
• Gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
  Sun, 14 May 2000 12:25:44 -0700
  I've had the door handles/wiper arms/mirror mounts powder coated, they look great...hard as a rock!!! Anyone had any luck disassembling...
• Re: Trying to replace front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 08:41:33 -0400
  I was told by a technician at a VW dealer to use talcum powder... Alan Gondry wrote: When replacing a drop link I tried...
• Re: sliding door handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 07:54:22 -0500
  ...I have several of each out being powder coated, also. We can key them to match your existing key if desired, also. Pricing depends...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:32:18 -0700
  ...These bushings have some powder on them. Neil. On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > The...
• winter driving tips
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 17:52:39 -0800
  ...It only took 1/2 inch of powder to close down our town. Now that I moved off to college in Klamath Falls, OR...
• Re: top bed ladder?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Tevis
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:26:00 -0400
  ...they are very sturdy, powdercoated and store out of the way in the gap between the upper bunk and the pop top. if you...
• Re: "dry" door locks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 21:37:07 -0500 (CDT)
  ...What can I squirt in them to lubricate? >-gary "76 Campmobile Try graphite powder. Can be found at any Autozone, or similar. -- Sami ('75...
• Re: Powder Coat ?????
  Historical mailing list - Campoli Bernard DLPC
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 07:37:55 -0500
  ...1999 10:17 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Powder Coat ????? Kent Christensen wrote: > > I hear the coolest way to go is...
• Re: '81 Westy Rims / Poptop Color
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 20:38:12 -0800
  I powder coated my propane tank and consider it a must. If I did not have alloy wheels I'd powder coat the rims...
• Re: Westy Fire Extinguisher: Size? Type?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 18:12:50 -0800
  ...The powder inside becomes caked and clumped over time so they need periodic recharging to ensure the powder will actually come out when you...
• Re: speedometer lube?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:51:20 -0500
  ...The typical way to lubricate a speedo is to get some powdered graphite in a tube, disconnect the speedometer cable and squirt a bit...
• Getting door handles black again??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 10:57:30 -0700
  ...What have folks done in this regard? I wonder if powder coating would work. Thanks! Stuart
• Re: Henry ford and the Germany VW Factory
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:33:54 -0800
  ...Note the product placement...laundry powder, camp stove, vintage pack frame. My favorite museum since age 6. George > and the next photo (right arrow...
• Re: Robert Lilley White Power
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 16:33:17 -0400
  ...Robert Lilley White Power > Should have been "white POWDER" >
• Re: Beyond Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:33:34 -0400
  ...I use a bucket with >> biodegradable plastic bags and poo powder. If you ever try it, you >> will find it is simpler to deal...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:15:28 -0500
  ...have tried to find > out more about the absorbent material (poo powder), which is sold separately so > that one could not buy the company...
• Re: Long-term Camping Food
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 14:16:10 -0700
  ...Long-term Camping Food > Here are some of the long-term provisions that live in our van all the > time > > * Powdered eggs > * Low-fat...
• Re: map pocket repair
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:10:50 -0700
  ...Corn starch >> works too, as does baby powder(calcium carbonate) or graphite powder >> from Gougeon. Depends on what properties you're looking >> for. Chopped...
• Re: Body upgrades
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 May 2009 09:24:41 -0400
  ...So, what to do?? Have it anodized? Or perhaps powder-coated? Anodizing wouldn't alter the dimensions. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws...
• Re: Thanks for CC info, Vegemite and SPAM.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 15:14:06 EDT
  ...Typically sold in powdered form in cans (take a tablespoon out, add a teaspoon of water to reconstitute.) Green. Looks like guacamole, but will...
• Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:42:40 -0700
  ...That's why the flame test is an easy way to > distinguish between sodium chloride (white powder) and magnesium > chloride (white powder.) Both are...
• Re: Replaced my steel lid, installed fire extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 08:38:41 -0600
  A caution about the use of the powder type fire extinguishers. The powder in the extinguishers is a very fine grit. If any of...
• Re: AC systems
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 11:11:00 -0400
  ...48:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > olists@thebrands.org writes: > Baking Powder? > > Did you say the front AC units are found in air cooled...
• Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:56:04 -0500
  ...Be advised we are talking about the spray, not the paste! I have even used talc powder, works fairly good. That is what most...
• Re: window sliders - '91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 9 Jun 1997 14:26:44 +0000
  ...Any other > suggestions out there? How about graphite powder? Dunno how big of a mess it would be, but it is dry. Available at...
• exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Mary Barbara
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 01:19:37 +0000
  Has anyone used a ceramic coated or powder coated exhaust system? And does anyone have any input on its advantages/disadvantages? I've just...
• Painting Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Wed, 18 May 2005 17:32:36 -0400
  ...I wonder if it would be worthwhile to take it back down, remove the funky pink powdery stuff that the original grey finish turned...
• spray bed liner on propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 14 May 2007 21:10:21 -0400
  ...spray bed liner on propane tank? > I took the valves off mine and had a local shop powder coat it. Cost > was about 40...
• Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:54:17 -0700
  Here's some photos of the creepy white/tan powdery schmutz on the windshield rubber. Please see the rightmost two pictures. Note that this...
• Re: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 21:22:53 -0500
  Tom Tell me more about the powder coating and Eastwood. thanks Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Stone" <TStone8359@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:28:05 -0400
  It's also important (after safety) is not to tear up the powder coating on the springs. I have a couple different spring compressors...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 22:46:27 +0000
  ...the powdercoated steel is just nicer than the relatively thick aluminum. you get paulchens for nothing on ebay germany, but of course shipping is...
• Painting the Wind Shield Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Bill Prats
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:28:11 -0800
  The paint or Black Powder Coat is coming off the wiper arms on my '89 Westy. Any suggestions to refinish these?? I'd replace...
• Re: Poptop frame/catch refurb
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 13:38:26 -0700
  ...If I was to do it again I'd have them sandblasted and powdered. It's expensive, well it is if you get a...
• Re: It's Friday: Hoppe's #9 Powder Solvent
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:44:35 -0700
  ...I just came across an old bottle of Hoppe's #9 powder solvent, meant for > cleaning the bores of rifles and shotguns. I don...
• Re: Hard water spots
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:31:54 -0600
  ...Hard water spots > > I have a jar of "Water Stain Remover"...it's a powder that you add > water = > and it makes into a...
• Oil in the coolant system ...
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:21:47 -0800
  ...I can imagine to use some non-bubbling washing powder that hopefully does not do any harm to the hoses or any other items...
• Re: Aluma-Seal Confessions
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 14:43:05 -0400
  ...Aluminium powder, Al (coarse) 1 volume part or 3 weight parts Iron (III) Oxide, Fe203 1 volume part or 1 weight part A stoichiometric...
• Still looking for a front westy table leg
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:32:31 +0000
  ...Condition not important is that I will powder coat both legs. If anyone need the newer style in brown color, let me know as...
• Re: FS: 4 TRAILER HITCHES
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:12:56 -0400
  ...They are similar to the old SA style. > Beautifully made > and powdercoated black. $325.