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• Seeking a Source
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 22:39:52 -0700
  ...Even better would be the heavier (thicker) metal coated plastic or Mylar that is used for other industrial applications like shipping and storage bags...
• Re: any MD's in the house? help with windshield removal tool...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:40:34 -0700
  ...a specialty lube) I then inserted a clothesline cord (metal strands coated in vinyl) to keep the seal away from the window frame. A...
• Re: Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 16:24:14 EDT
  ...Hope to have the new pipes coated and in in the next couple of weeks along woth a high flow cat and Dynamax Superturbo...
• Power Mirror Insert
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:43:40 -0800
  ...You would probably need a diamond coated wheel on a stationary disc sander to round the edges properly. All in all, probably a fair...
• Dometic Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:45:09 +0000
  ...pump, cleaned up the rust that was behind the fridge and coated it with POR 15 and replaced the old insulation. So now it...
• Re: The transitional engine...no more corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
  Fri, 24 May 1996 08:05:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Upon inspection of the coated heads > the coating looked great. There was already corrosion in the cylinder bores > where the green "O" rings slide...
• Re: Westy Racks Available (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Thu, 13 Apr 95 10:23:10 EDT
  ...Although true enough, it is not stock, but if coated prperly it will not rot, and can certainly carry several hundred pounds... Richard
• Re: How to start a diesel engine after 5 years inactive
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Mon, 14 May 2001 09:34:45 -0400
  ...Saves on wear and tear because the bearings are definitely coated in oil. Hope it helps, Dave K.
• Re: Westy cabinet lid prop?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 09:23:11 -0600
  ...Proping up cabinet lids > There should be a long platic coated spring running from behind the stove > all the way to the back, past...
• Advice Rebuilding an 84 : head coating
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 12:56:23 -0800
  ...I also had the exhaust ports coated to keep heat from the head and I had the valve heads coated. They say the valves...
• Re: How do I paint my Door Handles?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 10 May 2001 10:52:25 -0700
  ...You could have them powder coated, but they would be pretty glossy and might not look right. -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westfalia w...
• Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 21:56:36 +0200
  ...All black parts are freshly powder coated and also, total genuine VW/Audi parts! I havn´t shipped one of these sets to the...
• Re: trip report and photos--Utah desert
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:50:50 -0800
  ...eyes and you'll get the same effect (without the dust coated lungs of course). Jason > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• : Re: powder coating exhaust Comments
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 25 May 2000 23:04:43 EDT
  <<<recommended some internal coatings but I don't recall > if he did the exhaust. >>> I coated ALL internal engine parts that touch exhaust heat...
• RE#: painting door handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 11:33:39 -0500
  If you remove the locks to have the handles powder coated, I'd suggest using carburetor cleaner to remove all the grease inside the...
• powder coating alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 20:59:27 -0800
  ...Were these originally powder coated?? What is the finish that is deteriorating made of then?? Seems like some clear coat that is peeling and...
• Re: Can I Reach Fuel Level Sender?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 20:27:17 -0700
  ...I liberally coated all the grommets with Teflon gel lubricant and everything went in smooth and easy. The tube I have is from Radio...
• Best Wheel Weights????? (Advice Needed, Stick-Ons)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:53:26 -0500
  ...I noticed that there are many materials used, lead, steel, powder coated, etc. but haven't any line on how to shop for these...
• Re: Trans Oil ReVisited
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:57:18 -0400
  ...Your molly coated Syncros will not dissolve, you can't shift a Vanagon fast enough to feel a difference in shifting speeds and the...
• Re: $150 busses and wannabussers, piston slap...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 23:38:19 -0700
  ...Most pistons are graphite or molybdenum coated to ease this spot during break-in. I've never heard bearing failure called piston slap before...
• Happier update to '81 Westy project.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jul 1995 11:37:35 -0400
  ...Sure looks spiffy! All the shrouds were scrubbed up, coated with Extend rust eliminator, and have a base coat of BBQ black, and 3...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:05:53 -0600
  ...Shimano heavy stuff is made of a coated wire-rope type housing, and there are cheaper varieties that are like a coiled type inner...
• Re: New led strip under gutter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:09:32 -0500
  ...of continuous strip of light. > > Any, adhesive backed and thick clear coated front as was the last one. I > like this mod, esp with...
• key codes not required to make replacements
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 23:05:01 -0600
  ...Apparently, blank keys are coated with a lacquer or wax, that when placed in a lock becomes marked from the pins. This becomes a...
• Re: PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 12:05:40 -0800
  ...a wonderful > electrical cell? > Would one not end up with aluminium coated copper, and no cylinder block? > Anyone able to confirm copper coolant pipes...
• I want to pull my tank... HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Hill
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 18:15:55 -0500
  ...Took it to a local radiator shop and they coated the inside with something that stopped the leaking. Cost $80 but cheaper than a...
• Something good to reattach velour and vinyl to interior door panels etc
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:54:03 -0400
  ...http://www.duckworksbbs.com/sailmaking/tape/index.htm CH-ASV3 - 0.5 mil polyester film coated on both sides with 3 mils of an...
• Re: Friday: drill bit sharpening
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:03:23 -0500
  ...Any opinions about TiN coated bits? > > Thanks, > Larry A. > had to drill some rather hard stuff >
• Re: Speedometer house repair suggestions ?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:28:08 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/ycyftsh Used powder coated shelf metal bent quick and dirty, tab OC of existing screw hole, epoxy etc. At the very...
• Re: coolant lines being burned by exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 19:00:26 PDT
  ...This is another reason that I had the exhaust ceramic coated. To keep the metal coolant pipe from being damaged from heatbecause it is...
• Re: 87 GL automatic keeps stalling
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 16:10:52 -0500
  ...I've seen them coated with Coca Cola and then a generous supply of dust and Yada, Yada, Yada. Stan Wilder On Sun, 1...
• need a motor?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 10:29:25 -0500
  ...In the last 6 months I have replaced most of the coolant line and also new VW headers that I had ceramic coated. Ken...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 13:12:51 -0600
  ziplocks won't really keep out oxygen, and I doubt ozone either. > Maybe aluminium coated Mylar bags? :) ------------------ Clip ---------------- I've been out of the...
• Re: Roof racks on non westies
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:14:45 -0400
  ...Too expensive and boats slide on the plastic > coated bars like they were teflon-coated. Google Quik N Easy roof > brackets. made of cast...
• Re: I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 12:13:05 -0600
  Rumor has it that Robert ceramic coated the bassinet and taking bids to do the travel crib next month. Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel...
• Re: Opinions wanted! - Vanagon Side Bar prototype
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 21:57:52 -0500
  Very Nice!! I vote for black powder coated, with a little greater width. Stay with the diamond plate on top. Really like the idea...
• Re: window tint
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 19:27:33 -0600
  ...High quality, metal coated, 7 year warranty. Serious UV protection. -------------------- Clip ------------------------ Please hold your oats there. I've been by the office of Sunnex...
• Re: Jet Hot coating for exhaust, or the equivalent?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:49:40 -0500
  ...trouble and expense to have the new parts ceramic (or whatever) coated before installation. As much trouble and money as the replacement is likely...
• Wesipies
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:34:58 -0800
  ...Basically an aluminized fabric dome over the Teflon coated pan which comes with it. A thermometer sticks out of the top which never really...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 6 May 2008 15:02:14 -0400
  ...My guess is that the old mineral oil coated the old style hoses over the years which made them less prone to leakage with...
• Re: I think my curtains are smarter than me...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 08:44:11 -0500
  ...I think my curtains are smarter than me... > > > I've got the plastic coated wire running through the bottoms. > Keeps them nice an tight...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 09:00:40 -0700
  ...Looking for this at Lowes and is the stuff that was discussed > recently coated with an aluminum layer? I assumed it was black, but...
• Re: Exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 11:23:41 -0700
  ...muffler or tailpipe this time.� I wanted to have it ceramic coated for longevity but we did not have the time for that before...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:24:04 -0800
  ...and apparently it did so because it was coated with a flammable sealant- had nothing per se to do with the hydrogen. My grandfather...
• FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:56:51 -0600
  ...The bumpers came powder coated. Aircooled.net link here: http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=EXG0005&cartid= http://www.aircooled.net...
• Re: Looking for info from up north of TN
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 10:30:39 -0400
  >First all VW cadmium coated parts rust swiftly and terribly, it is >obvious VW did no long term testing in salt laden areas. > >John...
• Re: high idle
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 22:46:35 -0700
  ...myself - but the mechanic said that >often the throttle butterfly gets coated with carbon and then does not >close easily - hence high idle. I...
• Waxoyl ingredients
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 11:10:08 UNDEFINED
  ...It's also bloody hard to find, so I usually use teh yellow stuff :( .remained well coated. This waxoyl is on like glue, everywhere...
• Re: insulating connectors (was: dying battery/alternator)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 13:42:16 -0400
  ...Covered with heatshrink, and then coated with Scotch-Kote again. Very permanant. No failures once installed, even underwater. Mark > ... does anyone have any experience...
• Leaky coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 14:28:12 -0700
  ...For flushing purposes, I also disconnected the two large hoses that connect the radiator to the long plastic coated pipes (never again!). One of...
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 23:59:15 -0500
  ...a lot of good responses here and I think that rubber coated > cotton gloves just might work. When I got nailed I was using...
• For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:31:59 -0600
  ...Then afterwards there is always the question of what to do with the funnel which is now coated with residual oil. The secret - the...
• Re: Long Brake Line Installation Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 19:42:53 -0400
  ...and Triumphs and stocks 10mm fittings for the Porsches.) The plastic coated is worst IMHO (for home use at least when you make your...
• Re: Trailer Hitch Picture
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 10:42:26 EDT
  ...The CAT was ceramic coated along with all the exhaust pipes. The muffler was wrapped in a heat wrap and painted blue. The archives...
• Shock Absorbers, '90 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 13:24:24 -0400
  ...the mechanic pointed out my left rear shock absorber uniformly coated in sludge, and informed me that it was leaking and that he couldn...
• Re: insulating against road noise
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:23:50 -0700
  ...I have also coated inside the wheel wells pretty heavy. My Syncro Westy is pretty heavy and on freshly-paved roads it's almost...
• Re: Long Brake Line Installation Questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:33:00 -0700
  ...and Triumphs and stocks 10mm fittings for the Porsches.) The > plastic coated is worst IMHO (for home use at least when you make your...
• Re: Hall sffect sender/ engine in '90 Vanagon cutting out
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 07:15:18 -0400
  ...Then when I was rebuilding the engine, I coated > the wires in JB Weld as well as cementing the elbow in place. > That will...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul and coolant problem fix?
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 17:31:25 -0700
  ...Have the cylinder heads ceramic coated. It reduces the amount of heat transferred to the coolant (and also protects the mating surface of the...
• Re: Need r. bumper splash pans for '67 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 13:47:30 MST
  ...Does anyone need (want to buy) a perfectly good set of powder coated > (60% gloss black) early splash pans? =) You said they are for...