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• Re: Can you make the bus quiet?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 14:29:39 CDT
  ...with the insides of the side panels and the sliding door and the front doors coated with that Rubberized Undercoating, you'd be surprised...
• Re: Spreadin' like cancer!
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
  Thu, 30 May 1996 08:41:57 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The only thing I would add to your excellent advice is to use a good undercoating once the primer is dry, if the rust...
• Re: Could this be The One[tm]?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Kenyon
  Wed, 9 Nov 1994 14:24:37 -0800 (PST)
  ...Mine has some problems there... > My friend Rob recomends I ask about undercoating. Any other > suggestions? I plan to bring the Muir book with...
• Re: Newbie - Getting Ready for Cross Country Trip
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:04:25 +0000
  ...On reassembling the interior, I filled the ribs with foam, and sprayed the entire inside with 3M rubberized undercoating, then added sound proofing. The...
• Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - DW
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:14:57 -0700
  ...there? Stainless nuts, bolts & washers? Should I spray the area in undercoating after installation? I have a great love for this van and am...
• Great Ideas!!! Thanks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 10:52:13 -0700
  ...I like the idea of spraying the undercoating on the inside walls...also adds a layer of protection against rust/moisture. The sound deadening...
• Re: using rhino liner in engine bay for that nice and tidy look?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 19:09:38 EST
  Hi Jesse & All, I have seen it used as an undercoating. The prep work, would have to be immaculate, but it really did look...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 11:17:10 -0400
  ...A friend of mine was telling me that Ziebart can do undercoating in a thick continuous layer on the bottom of your car, and...
• Road Salt Rust Problems/Hidden Damage On Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Kathy Jacobs
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 10:51:24 PST
  ...the hollow beams, nooks and crannies and underside under the original undercoating are also slooowly rusting? Can rust be dealt with permanently and cost...
• Re: Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:32:33 -0500
  ...Then I realized that the problem has to be from damaged or > worn undercoating. What do you recommend for recoating all affected areas? > I...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 16:21:54 +0000
  ...I filled the ribs with the expandable foam in a can, sprayed 3M rubberized undercoating between the ribs, then covered everything with this stuff...
• Re: spray bed liner on truck bed?? was Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 May 2007 20:48:26 EDT
  ...I have recently heard about a new epoxy undercoating that can be tinted > any color and sprayed on. Maybe this is what you are...
• Re: Reducing road noise in Westies... what works most effectively?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:20:34 -0700
  ...And > I've heard that the undercoating spray some places will use to protect your > car from rust can help reduce noise... > > > > > > >First, thanks...
• Re: stripping the undercarriage
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 1995 15:53:33 -0300
  ...The wire cups will rip off undercoating very quickly, then clean up with the wheels. Finally hand scrape, varsol etc. WEAR FACE PROTECTION, goggles...
• Re: Vanagon VIN locations
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 08:51:08 -0800
  ...VIN on RF longitudinal frame rail, behind rf wheel (wipe off undercoating w/ > > solvent) > > -VIN plate in drivers side battery box under drivers seat...
• Re: '89 Westy Price - Reasonable??
  Historical mailing list - Josh Poulson
  Mon, 03 Apr 1995 09:16:36 PDT
  ...I'd ask if they replaced the fuel filter, redone the undercoating, and a lot of other rust and road wear things. Otherwise it...
• How prevent cancer (rust) in Northlands?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Feb 1996 15:38:56 -0500
  ...What steps can I take to protect my investment? Undercoating? repainting with chip-resistant paint? Weekly washes? Tons o' wax? Anyone? Jim. (no longer...
• Re: POR-15
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 18:30:05 EDT
  ...Removing all of the dirt, old loose undercoating, etc., then applied an oil base roofing compound. Messy as hell but looks good, and once...
• Squeaking from front end (spare tire?) of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 95 11:21:10 PDT
  ...should I spray rubber undercoating liberally on the tire-touching metal surfaces? or will really tightening down that front tire-pan fix it? Does...
• Re: The continuing saga, stuck in Tucumcari
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 19 Nov 2005 10:35:28 -0500
  ...A can of undercoating sprayed at the top of each expantion tank will seal the gaskets till you can replace them.I think they...
• Re: Vanagon Seams;
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 12:31:55 EST
  ...every bit of seam rust I've found corresponds with cracked undercoating on the back side of the seam, except for behind the kitchen...
• Re: Westy Soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:47:54 -0400
  ...info is a > great help. > > It seems that a combination of undercoating and > installation of proper material in all the "tin cans" > of reverberation...
• Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:45:26 -0400
  VW used something like a heavy waxy/oily undercoating... I remember it oozing out around trim pieces, side marker lamps, etc on hot summer...
• FOLLOWUP: Squeaky/Creaky Vanagon Suspension
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 May 95 11:15:33 PDT
  ...I got several good suggestions about undercoating and wrapping my spare tire in blankets, old rugs, westy manuals, mad magazines, and the like... but...
• Re: Interior Rust help needed...
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 21:34:53 -0300
  ...What is this material? Any suggestions of what to replace it with? Cool patch type stuff as discussed for undercoating or??? JGS ----- Original Message...
• Re: Under coating turned water balloon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 14 May 1998 13:10:49 -0300
  Hi All, this is one good reason why you should stay away from tar type undercoating such as Zeibart. Water sucks under by capillary...
• Re: Bed liner paint suitable to paint on new gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:13:22 -0500
  I taped off all the openings and sprayed mine with a couple coats of rubberized undercoating. Let it bake in the sun for a...
• Re: How prevent cancer (rust) in Northlands?
  Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
  Sun, 04 Feb 1996 15:41:52 +0500
  ...underside, etc. > >What steps can I take to protect my investment? Undercoating? repainting >with chip-resistant paint? Weekly washes? Tons o' wax? > >Anyone? well...
• Re: westy rust redux
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 19:52:11 -0500
  ...At the very least get under it an poke around with a pick to see if any of the undercoating is bubbling from rust...
• Re: POR-15 [was: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 00:55:27 EST
  ...When used as an undercoating, you will need to renew it every few years. The wax will dry out, but it can be renewed...
• Re: Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:15:15 EST
  ...Then I realized that the problem has to be from damaged or > worn undercoating. What do you recommend for recoating all affected areas? > I...
• Reducing road noise in Westies... what works most effectively?
  Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 17:48:21 -0700
  ...I've been told that the #1 fix to reduce noise level in a car is to have accoustical undercoating sprayed on the surface...
• Re: Rust Prevention Service - ziebart.com/penetr_oil
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:31:14 -0700
  ...it oiled preventing oxidation to the metal. > > The also offer a undercoating like that of a truck bed lining to be > sprayed underneath. The...
• Re; Undercoating, and Bed Liner etc.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 10:15:13 -0500
  ...In a matter of fact, Rino Hyde bed liner's advertise the use of their product for undercoating as well as an exterior finish...
• Re: Fix tank expansion system without a complete rework?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:18:49 -0800
  ...One bolt on the bottom removes them, though they are often stuck to the wheel well by undercoating. You'll need a heat gun...
• Re: Vin Numbers..3 locations on body
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:07:38 EST
  ...The > undercoating is usually scraped off so it stands out. > > yep.. there is 3 of them. what he said above, and the sticker in...
• Re: WANTED: LP Tank for westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 12:25:06 -0500
  ...The rust continued under the undercoating to the point where a hole develpoed in the tank. I only found the hole and other rusty...
• Re: Rust Repairs
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 20:40:13 -0500
  ...Ya might think of re-doing the undercoating if it needs it. Good luck with it. John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia...
• Re: Seam rust on Vanagon I'm looking to buy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Jul 2013 07:30:15 -0700
  ...joints, The rust also could be spreading under the wheel well undercoating, along the seam adjacent to the seat belt anchor. Of course anything...
• Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Paul Travassos
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 22:56:51 -0700
  ...decided to treat it with a good layer of asphalt based undercoating. Any reservations here from anyone? thanks, Paul Travassos, '85 Westy Victoria BC...
• Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 14:52:22 -0700
  ...I then painted over it with undercoating. That was 4 years ago. You would need a bright flashlight and sharp eyes, plus a lot...
• battery tray replacement story
  Historical mailing list - Randy
  Sun, 17 Apr 94 20:55:01 -0400
  ...We finally resorted to THE TORCH which was messy because the undercoating kept catching fire while we were cutting (man you shoulda seen that...
• Re: Aux. Wire/Battery Install Pics/Notes
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:59:08 -0700
  ...Each side was covered with either paint, and/or undercoating. Neil. On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 4:39 PM, mark drillock<mdrillock@cox...
• Re: Reducing road noise in Westies... what works most effectively?
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:27:14 -0700
  ...And > I've heard that the undercoating spray some places will use to protect your > car from rust can help reduce noise... > > > > > > >First, thanks...
• Re: Cleaning the underside
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 17 May 1998 09:50:15 -0700
  ...I find these invaluable for keeping the underside > immaculate, > and for locating undercoating that no longer wants to see the world as > part of...
• FS 89 Westy $7500 OBO !
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL POPE
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 17:14:43 +0000
  ...No RUST, rubber undercoating still in place. She is Titian Red w/ grey stripe- man trans/ ac/ power mirrors. Interior and exterior in excellent...
• Re: shift lever adjustment (why?)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 09:01:40 -0700
  ...Judging by the undercoating on the shaft, none had this connection disturbed since they left the factory. Before you loosen and turn anything, make...
• Re: Tire paint?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:16:38 -0600
  ...Eastwood's Underbody Latex protectant (http://www.eastwood.com/ew-rubberized-undercoating-aerosol-18-oz.html). > > Has anyone had a chance to try either...
• Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 22:44:25 -1000
  ...Aluminum tape; painted with undercoating; 4 > years ago that key has to be petrified by now or it will soon be coming out > as...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - DW
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:16:30 -0700
  ...wall into the wheel well area. > > I don't like spray undercoating very much - eventually moisture gets under > it. > I like special high quality...
• Re: van noise
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 18:37:17 -0400
  ...Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648) writes: >Whenever I have an interior panel off for any reason, I spray heavily with >undercoating on the...
• fuel tank de-rusting
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 22:38:19 -0400
  ...I let it sit, energized, overnight and today found that all the rust had been removed, and the paint/undercoating had been loosened wherever...
• Re: Rusty battery trays
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 13:29:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...We also used undercoating to finished the job. This was done for the battery area, the driver's floor and the flooring next to...
• Re: Advice needed RE: front wheel arch remvoal
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:40:12 EDT
  ...The bottom is thick with undercoating i have cut them off before, but have not gone as far as removing the arch section from...
• Re: Jump on this one!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:11:33 -0600
  ...If a car around here is in good shape (meaning no missing paint or undercoating) you just don't see rust. I used to...
• Re: Need help - will not crank
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 08:23:01 -0800
  ...When done, spray undercoating on it to stop corrosion. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "jimt" <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Vin Numbers..3 locations on body
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:34:20 -0600
  ...The >> undercoating is usually scraped off so it stands out. >> >> >> > > yep.. there is 3 of them. > what he said above, and the sticker in...
• Re: heating, insulating, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 10:45:26 -0700
  ...I also > added about a dozen cans of undercoating over already existing > undercoating. I gave special attention to the front wheel wells, under the...
• my new angle grinder
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 12:05:27 -0400 (EDT)
  ...off (my head was covered with a tasty mixture of old undercoating, paint, and rust) and put some "Extend" on it. Torsion bars, kingpins...
• High falutin oil filters/ westy interior
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 19:25:43 -0700
  ...Yo, peace out homies (it's the undercoating fumes), mark...