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• Re: Scratched Paint Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:12:55 -0500
  ...Then spray primer over. Sand > it with very fine sandpaper again. Then spray the paint. I will > need to spray clear coat at the...
• Re: '81 #3 cylinder
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 23:37:08
  ...Be ready to yell as soon as it sprays (if it sprays). Either it will spray fuel or it won't. If it does...
• Re: Velma is back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 14:11:38 -0700
  ...so yeah...start spraying now. On 6/9/2012 5:16 AM, ralph meyermann wrote: > Start spraying your nut& bolts with kroil or other...
• Re: Plastic Back to Black?
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Fri, 31 Aug 2018 09:10:56 -0700
  I've used the paint in both the spray cans and in qt cans, if that's what you are asking. Obviously small jobs...
• Re: Vanagon in a car wash
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 12:20:57 -0500
  When I take mine through the car wash, I get soaked from the water spraying through the wind wing seals . . . =8^O Marc Perdue...
• Re: Bumper & Side Cladding repairs and painting
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:41:52 -0700
  ...Try to use real primer not a spray can > though a spray can, with enough effort, could work. > > Jim > > On Fri, Jul 14, 2017...
• Re: Rust not want not
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 15:04:33 -1000
  ...Larry '86 Syncro Westfalia (sprayed each year since '97 and happy) '86 Syncro Doublecab (sprayed this spring when bought) '91 MR2 Turbo (sprayed since...
• Re: Sound damping product
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:40:24 -0800
  ...Sound damping product > > > Yikes, don't think I will be spending $5000 on a spray system anytime soon! I do have a compressor here...
• Re: Removing Westfalia decal from pop top.. ?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 00:11:29 -0400
  ...After spraying for a short while start lifting up the edge of the decal. If it starts sticking again spray some more. Note not...
• Re: door lock service
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 01:49:57 -0500
  ...I pulled off the sliding door interior panel and sprayed all lock linkage mechanisms I could find with WD40. Wiped as much gunk off...
• Quick Rust Question.
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:11:32 -0600
  ...I was going to sand it off and spray it with some zinc chromate for the time being, just to stop it from spreading...
• Re: Repainting Emblems
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 13:43:34 -0400
  ...Then I used silver steel wheel paint from > a paint shop (in a spray can)and sprayed a small paint roller. I rolled the...
• Interior spray paint match
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:59:05 -0500
  ...I picked up a can of Rustoleum Painter's Choice Satin Granite spray paint, and it's a remarkably good match for the dark...
• Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:33:43 -0500
  Ry, Are you getting any spray(oil) on the rear hatch? If so, the leak could be an easy fix. The oil sender switch...
• Re: All the wires are brown!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:39:01 -0700
  ...Just spray it off briefly ..no sitting there blasting ! Don't spray water into the alternator. just a fairly quick swish and spray. Like...
• Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:15:33 -0700
  Dishwashing detergent. Dawn (IMHO) is best. Silicone is forever. Spray bottle of dish soap and water mixture. BTDT. Silicone? Nononononononono. I may want to...
• Re: rattle can paint
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 01:27:49 EST
  ...Does any place sell spray can paint to match? > Sid Vicious in New Orleans > your van is titian red metallic, your local vw dealer...
• Re: Plastic Back to Black?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:28:48 -0700
  ...both the spray cans and in qt cans, if that's what > you are asking. > > Obviously small jobs indicate using the spray can unless...
• Re: side sliding windows- westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:18:43 -0700
  ...or any good spray lube. On window tracks I tend to use spray silicone lube. It is 'normal' to spray-lube on dozens of...
• Re: Waterproofing Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Barb Cotton
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 04:02:06 -0800
  ...They sell spray on water proofing for tents. TEMiller I got the spray on waterproofing at a tent and awning place. Just another option...
• Re: Air Dam Paint
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 02:58:08 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Thanks in advance, >> just remove it, clean it and spray it w/ "Bumper Black" or any comparable spray paint found at your local FLAPS...
• Re: Bra-Spray on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 20 May 2010 15:31:14 -0700
  ...Bra-Spray on? > Thinking about popping out the windshield and fixing a spot of rust. Was > wondering if anyone has ever used the spray...
• Re: Paint for front grill(e)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 11:08:03 -0400
  ...If not, regular spray paint (satin finish) will probably be fine. Just make sure your plastic is clean and dry before you paint it...
• Re: Fluid Filming the underbody of van
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:26:16 -0700
  ...Second gun I used was better, really sprayed well. "spraying the lanolin" is now an official euphemism. alistair On 2012-10-13, at 6...
• Re: "oil spray controller"
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 19:01:07 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: "oil spray controller" I'm looking through a catalog and see part #026 103 547 "Oil Spray Controller" for...
• Re: Syncro front rotor life expectance
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 14:51:54 -0700
  ...This treatment consists of spraying the underside of the van with an oily substance. As one pays for the treatment, they advise caution as...
• Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:38:43 -0700
  ...Anyone know of a spray or paste that would help clean, and keep clean, pins and sockets on electrical connectors? Maybe a spray is...
• Re: Spray paint to match old brown dash?
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Mon, 30 May 2011 09:15:39 -0700
  ...belongs to you.� ~Lao Tzu > From: 86westy@GEOEXPLOITS.ORG > Subject: Re: Spray paint to match old brown dash? > > There's a Krylon Paint, the...
• Re: [T2] Cleaning engine parts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Dwyer
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 17:05:56 -0700
  ...Use the high pressure soap spray to blast off the crud. High pressure rinse to ---rinse. If the car wash has the degreaser, they...
• Re: Directionals work, flashers don't, 1991 Subie Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:37:44 +0000
  OK, get Bold!  Buy a spray can of Electrical Contact Cleaner (it's mostly Freon).  Take apart Instrument Cluster, remove Hazard Switch, take to...
• Re: Waxoyl equivalents?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Humphrey
  Thu, 1 Dec 1994 11:42:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...I got a price last night from another supplier of $4.70/11oz.spray can. He didn't have any gallons. Go figure? Jon --------------------
• Re: Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 17:50:06 +0600
  ...However lithium is available in spray and I must admit even I >use it on hard to reach hinges and such, and the moly...
• Re: Wheel Cleaner Spray Bottle Rant
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 21:34:42 -0400
  > Go to Home Depot and buy one of their ZEP Products spray bottles for a > couple or three bucks. Report back to us how...
• Put rebuilt 1.9l in, now my injectors won't spew, or squirt, or any of that
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:57:34 -0800
  ...No spray at all. Except when I removed the bolts (the old ones, I used the old ones first to connect the grounds) to...
• Engine still not start!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Mon, 6 May 2002 08:25:06 -0400
  ...good spray / spray pattern all 4 injector. all 4 injectors fire at same time as they should.) * distributor cap, rotor and plug wire are...
• Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:42:37 -0700
  ...We used weed sprayers extensivly to deliver preservatives onto new decks and log homes..Diesel and Pentafin was the mix of choice...Probably an...
• Re: Testing fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 22:49:09 -0500
  I have tested the injector spray on an 82 air cooled by pulling the injector and aiming it into a plastic jar. This was...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 19:01:00 EDT
  ...Then, even while it's still wet, I spray the entire area with Armorall or similar spray. Give it a bit of a rub...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 20 May 2005 10:54:30 -0600
  ...The critical one for corrosion is the after spray coating. This keeps water from getting into the wrap. I found it made a set...
• Sticking Spedometer....
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 16:34 EDT
  ...40 sprayed into the area where the cable comes in the back might fre e it up, or should I also spray in the...
• Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:10:00 -0400
  neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> writes: > Hi all. > > Anyone know of a spray or paste that would help clean, and keep > clean, pins and...
• Re: ScotchGuard on the poptop canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:43:07 -0600
  ...I make canvas tilts, & used to use a water based breathable product called Camp Kote that only comes in 8 oz spray bottles now...
• Re: engine cleaning do's and don'ts?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 12:05:19 -0500
  I've been spraying Vanagon, Bus, Porsche, Ford, Olds, Cadillac and every other type of engine down with Gunk engine cleaner since about 1956...
• touch up paint
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:51:01 -0500
  ...Any suggestions for where I should go to find the color in a spray can, or should I have an automotive paint store mix...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Jun 2011 13:13:55 -0700
  ...so I spray lube the top end a lot, running the cable in and out a few inches .. spray , spray , spray. a day or...
• Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:55:02 -0400
  ...Radio Shack has some spray electrical connection cleaners... John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts...
• engine tin
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 11:35:08 EST
  ...clean with solvent, sand, spray paint Cheap: clean with solvent, scrap with black disk for drill -- looks like coral, or a dirty nearly-petrified...
• Re: Becel - Flue cover
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 13:35:45 +0000
  And don't forget to stop into your FLSRS (ok, - friendly local shoe repair shop :-)) and have them order a colour shoe spray paint...
• Re: AFM CAP
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Wed, 5 May 1999 00:09:30 -0700
  ...When you spray it "DO NOT allow the spray to puddle up inside your AFM", turn it upside down and blow inside until it...
• Re: Dirty vs. clean
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:26:48 -0500
  ...You can use them to spray all sorts of things. Here's a picture of one- http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/catalog/default.php?cPath...
• Re: spray painting black plastic exterior parts?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 17:12:02 -0500
  I used black vinyl spray paint that I got from a FLAPS on all the plastic trim on my Golf 2 years ago. It...
• Re: Bumper & Side Cladding repairs and painting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:03:06 +0000
  ...Try to use real primer not a spray can though a spray can, with enough effort, could work. Jim On Fri, Jul 14, 2017...
• Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in Ottawa
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 14:50:11 -0400
  ...Will oil spray treatment slow the rusting down or it is too late? What is better oil spray or wax based sprays? Question 3...
• Bumper Painting question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 22:55:02 -0800
  ...mask and spray the rest of the bumper the lighter color? or Paint the bumper all the lighter color, mask and spray the darker...
• Rubber Bras
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 May 2001 00:05:44 -0500
  I have access to a coating material that can be sprayed on as truck bed liners. It is not polyurethane but Urea. This material...
• Squeeky Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 19 May 2001 22:31:04 -0500
  ...I've given it a good shot of spray silicone at the rubber parts. I've can't stop the squeeking. It gets quiet...
• Re: door lock service
  Historical mailing list - Gary Meier
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 03:09:44 -0500
  ...It works far better than graphite and can be sprayed into the latch mechanisms as well where it will free up sticky parts and...
• Re: Mechanic VS customer (i need you imput!)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 06:09:39 EDT
  ...AND, with metallic, the spray gun, spray pressure, the atmospheric conditions, etc all play a role in the final colour outcome. So.........there is...
• Re: Peanut oil on exhaust system?
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:29:52 -0700
  why not just by pam or vegelene - spray it on with aerosol from an aesthetic POV (aroma) i think you have to go with...
• Re: Euro-Drive: UPDATE 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 May 1999 11:16:52 EDT
  ...If not then maybe the injectors are worn out and leaking fuel into the system instead of spraying? Or maybe they are dirty and...