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• paint
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 11:25:08 -0700
  ...IMO, don't waste money on enamel, not durable enough. Mark...
• Re: PAINT COLORS 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:34:26 -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: Painting Van Tip's needed
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:49:20 -0400
  ...keep that far away! Use a good epoxy enamel primer, then go with a base coat - clear coat paint combo, for the best results...
• Re: Westy Cookware
  Historical mailing list - Chuck & Lillian
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 12:09:18 -0700
  ...An enameled steel 'coffee' pot works well for boiling water, or one of the above pots. Useful cookstuff to keep in the car: can...
• Re: a vanagon trailer??
  Historical mailing list - brions cars
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:02:26 -0600
  ...So, with a dry piece of plywood prime and paint it on every edge with three coats of floor and porch enamel. It must...
• I'm in Love !!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
  Tue, 11 May 2004 16:16:23 -0700
  ...and my brother hand-painted it with marine high gloss red enamel. Add a header to the 1300 cc and I was off! It...
• Re: Propane tank rust - how much is too much?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 31 Jan 2018 05:32:02 -0600
  ...I prefer POR-15 with a white top coat of beige rocker guard then a coat or two of white enamel. > On Jan 30...
• Re: NVC: What is inside of a Radiator??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 3 May 2003 20:11:14 -0500
  ...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: Clear Coat--Can I buy it?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:28:56 -0600
  ...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: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 11:30:50 -0800
  ...Enough said. > You can easily get a beautiful paint job using > an old enamel paint for $2500.00, and most people > would not know...
• 84 Westy Angst - keep or sell?
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 03:34:16 -0300
  ...Brown enamel paint on the stove front is coming off in big flakes. Again, no big deal, I'll try to fix this myself...
• Re: full paint job prices
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 17:48:39 -0500
  ...Last Bus I did, was more like $400 for catalyzed acryllic enamel which I guess is low end today but still good paint. However...
• Re: paint job (touch-ups?)
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 18:41:19 -0600
  ...the van and > shot three coats of PPG Delthane catalyzed polyurethane enamel. > > I was going to flatten it down, but it looks great with...
• Really COLD starts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 19:57:59 -0500
  ...Not so dramatic, I filled an enamel pan with hot coals from the wood stove and propped it up on boards until it was...
• Re: a vanagon trailer??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:55:29 -0700
  ...So, with a dry piece of plywood prime and paint it on every edge with three coats of floor and porch enamel. It must...
• Re: PAINT COLORS 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:01:08 -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...
• Some POR-15 Info
  Historical mailing list - Jay Goldberg
  Tue, 19 Jul 1994 16:15:38 -0400
  ...weeks to do a good job on your gas tank. - Engine enamel, in lots of cool colors. This stuff doesn't prevent rust, but...
• '66 progress and more questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 08:47:24 -0700
  ...rust out, I'll spray it with some primer and epoxy enamel. Is there some kind of tray or pad I can put under...
• Re: Debate on Repainting
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 12:20:48 -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...
• Vanagon No. 19
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:29:21 -0400
  ...There was a little rust behind the front bumper, but I have taken care of it with "Extend" and by brush touching with enamel...
• Shiny westy Top, was: paint job
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 17:32:36 -0500
  ...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: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sat, 7 Mar 2015 10:09:37 -0500
  ...Used an epoxy enamel primer on the body, base coat and clear. Same paint/clear on the top. Jack -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• '66 bus progress, engine arrives
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 08:41:47 -0700
  ...I'm just finishing painting the engine compartment using a single stage Dupont enamel matched to the original Titian Red. Looks *much* better in...
• Re: Even More White Discussion
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 13:09:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...stuff then top coat with your white choice of hardened acryllic enamel or urethane. Personally for the '78 whose top is crap and who...
• Re: Black Paint for Mirrors..AND bumpers
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:47:33 -0400
  ...Self leveling, solid, fast drying, and very rust proof paints as apposed to your generic "enamel" you get at the dollar store. This is...
• Re: pop-out windows for bus:wanted
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 7 Feb 1995 09:14:32 -0800 (PST)
  ...I use an enamel paint 'cause they take some abuse. If you have the bread ahead, have them powder coated! 4) This is the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Oct 2015 to 6 Oct 2015 (#2015-376)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 05:24:59 -0400
  ...white paintable rocker guard and then a top coat of white enamel. This gives a life time protection which the new tanks do not...
• Re: Really COLD starts
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 20:51:22 -0800
  ...Not so > dramatic, I filled an enamel pan with hot coals from the wood stove and > propped it up on boards until it was...
• Re: Vanagon No. 19
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:03:18 -0400
  ...There was a little rust behind the front bumper, but I have taken care of it with "Extend" and by brush touching with enamel...
• Joel made an attempt, but this one didn't _quite_ make it to the list, so
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 12 Sep 1994 17:29:32 -0500 (CDT)
  ...weeks to do a good job on your gas tank. - Engine enamel, in lots of cool colors. This stuff doesn't prevent rust, but...
• Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Syncronicity1
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:44:05 -0700
  ...Coating in "Dark Charcoal" for the broader bumper areas. - "Duplicolor" Acrylic Enamel in Semi-Gloss Black for the imitation rubber strip on the bumpers...
• Re: What do YOU store in your (camping) van?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:44:24 -0500
  ...found myself in a state park "country store" buying a huge enameled bucket just to be able to cook rice. Never again! Virtually everything...
• Re: PAINT COLORS 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 31 Aug 2016 06:31:25 -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: New HEY!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Sep 94 15:05:23 PDT
  ...weeks to do a good job on your gas tank. - Engine enamel, in lots of cool colors. This stuff doesn't prevent rust, but...
• RE: Really COLD starts
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Mon, 20 Jan 97 20:21:51
  ...Not so >dramatic, I filled an enamel pan with hot coals from the wood stove and >propped it up on boards until it was...
• Re: paint job (touch-ups?)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 19:42:52 -0600
  ...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: PAINT COLORS 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:34:46 -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: Oil Filters and Such-and-Such
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 10:19:17 -0500
  ...stock for a >witches brew he mixed up in an old enameled soup pot. As I remember, the other key >ingredient was some straight...
• Re: PAINT COLORS 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:51:25 -0300
  ...One quart will do the top, and these catalyzed urethane acrylic enamels >>> will last a very long time! >>>> >>>> Stuart >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Vanagon Mailing...
• [A] FS: 1976 Bus, 77000 miles (WV)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Jan 1995 06:13:43 GMT
  ...and primed by me then pro sprayed in hardened PPG acrylic enamel ($300 I supplied materials Finished in 1993, started weekly and driven a...
• Re: Maaco $399 respray any good?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 14:28:50 -0600
  ...Whatever you can afford. >At 09:41 PM 3/16/02 -0600, you wrote: >What's the brand name on that " Acrylic Enamel" down...
• Re: PAINT COLORS 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:54:33 -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: Icons, emblems, symbols - personalized for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sat, 10 May 2008 07:37:29 -0700
  ...Another alternative is to fabricate the design out of copper (or silver) sheet and enamel it, I'll bet there are several people on...
• Re: What do YOU store in your (camping) van?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:16:15 -0400
  ...found myself in a state > park "country store" buying a huge enameled bucket just to be able to > cook rice. Never again! > > Virtually everything...
• Re: A few questions from a newbie
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:04:57 -0800
  ...Does anyone have a recommendation on what to use (paint? powdercoat? some sort of high impact enamel?) for a good solid white gloss finish...
• Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:58:42 -0400
  ...of oil that might be just right. 34 AWG is .006. Enamelled wire will be oversize. For good handling steel music wire would be...
• Re: UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:25:40 -0400
  ...All motor mounting brackets painted with epoxy enamel primer and black paint. All shields and internal piping cleaned and treated with weld-thru. Agree...
• Re: What do YOU store in your (camping) van?
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:34:08 -0700
  ...found myself in a state >> park "country store" buying a huge enameled bucket just to be able to >> cook rice. Never again! >> >> Virtually everything...
• My Solution to Ron's Hitch Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 16:03:14 EDT
  ...Painted black with a fired on enamel, the adapter plate cost me $75. To finish, I bought two chain plates (hole for 3/8...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 16:21:31 -0700
  ...1 4L $34.00 tremclad rust paint alkylid/alkyd based oil enamels http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp?frm_product_id=541&SBL=5...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 16:33:54 -0500
  ...Some one step enamels (you don't use clear coat) reduce 50% with lacquer thinner before they can be sprayed. Some require a special...
• DETLEF Does Detroit - Trip Report -semi sorta long?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 08:36:28 -0600
  ...My favorite so far is the Kansas enameled metal medallion of Dorothy on The Yellow Brick Road. These serve as transferable substitute tacky stickers...
• Windshield "How-To"
  Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 16:38:29 -0700
  ...Possibly some black spray enamel primer to touch-up the window frame if damaged. Masking tape and old newspaper as well. 5. A putty...
• DETLEF Does Detroit - Trip Report -semi long?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 10:35:46 -0600
  ...My favorite so far is the Kansas enameled metal medallion of Dorothy on The Yellow Brick Road. These serve as transferable substitute tacky stickers...
• Re: Where to get a decent paint job? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 22:06:49 -0400
  ...along with proper primer (Epoxy Enamel is best to retard rust) and worth a few $'s more. Then the base coat and clear coat...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 18:01:47 -0400
  ...sure you get everything you need with it. > > Some one step enamels (you don't use clear coat) reduce 50% with lacquer > thinner before...
• Re: paint?
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:51:14 -0700
  ...Then you have to do a screener coat, or better yet, some dark enamel that's glossy and will give you a bit of...
• Re: DETLEF Does Detroit - Trip Report -semi long?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 11:16:32 -0700
  ...My favorite so far is the Kansas enameled metal > medallion of Dorothy on The Yellow Brick Road. These serve as > transferable > substitute tacky stickers...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 01:34:58 +0000
  ...sure you get everything you need with it. >   > Some one step enamels (you don't use clear coat) reduce 50% with lacquer > thinner before...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:34:21 +1000
  ...sure you get everything you need with it. >> >> Some one step enamels (you don't use clear coat) reduce 50% with lacquer >> thinner before...