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• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:39:06 -0700
  ...poo powder and related | | >I do not mean any disrespect but Germany is smaller than |just the State of Montana. | >But I have been...
• Re: Washing case halves
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 16:54:04 -0600
  Just plain old Tide powdered laundry detergent was used at the shop. The Navy had it's standard issue powdered soap. I haven't...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 06:24:26 -0500
  ...I've always figured the riding around in a vehicle would > probably > settle and compact the powder. And I do recall someone on one...
• Hinges
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 01:36:55 -0800
  ...You could also try rubbing the seal down with Talc powder or Silicone Spray to help ease the door closed . -Stacy
• Re: Techron
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:44:38 -0400
  ...I believe they still sell the PTFE powder to them though, tsk tsk. Yours, David
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:05:49 -0800
  I've used talcum powder and soap over the years, but the last time I replaced my rear hatch window seal I could not...
• Re: Wiper arm differences
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 17:14:42 -0500
  ...Taking apart a spare pair of wiper arms for blasting and powdercoat, noticed they are different lengths and different lengths between bends. All these...
• Re: Flaking paint on stove control panel discussion
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 23:57:04 -0800
  When I had the paint flaking from the table support bars, I simply had them powder coated. The shop was able to match the...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 09:54:31 -0400
  ...Anyway to stop > creating > > the aluminum powder? > > > >> On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 1:25 PM <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > >> That's mostly aluminum...
• Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:12:16 -0700
  On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 1:27 PM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > Rubber-eating bacteria is an unnerving concept...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 8 Oct 2011 18:31:24 -0700
  ...In addition to the unidentified "non-toxic polymer," the powder contains a "decay causing catalyst," in other materials described as an "enzyme." > > Maybe you...
• Re: spring/wire in pop top lift handle
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:10:10 -0800
  ...Powder coating question--westy stuff >> >> I do a batch of powder coating several times a week, hundreds of batches = >> over the years. >> You will...
• Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:34:48 -0600
  The most obvious place would be the wheel wells and any little ridge etc. that wheel "throw-up" could settle and accumulate. Also any...
• Re: General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:07:26 -0500
  ...rob.quimp.com/gallery/California2004/IMGP0678 (you said no beaches or dunes, but I think the handling on powdery sand is a good measure)
• Re: Wiper arm differences
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 12:07:10 -0800
  ...Taking apart a spare pair of wiper arms for blasting and powdercoat, noticed they are different lengths and different lengths between bends. All these...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars? PTFE
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:30:29 -0500
  ...Exactly how does a nearly inert powder loosen sludge deposits? Marvel Mystery Oil, maybe, but Teflon(tm)?
• Re: Phinal Menu re Mock Millenium Part: all invited(F)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 12:27:25 -0800
  ...non-alcoholic beer, non-alcoholic "champagne" or powdered >milk; > Instant iced tea > Mock Turtle soup followed by > Fake (Pollock) crab-meat salad > Tofu-turkey...
• Re: Fire extinghiers
  Historical mailing list - Marcus
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 19:03:13 -0700
  ...at a > marine dealer, its auto activated , halon gas, so no powder to clean up, > and triggers instantly...also there is a > pressure switch...
• Re: Gummed up lock tumblers - FIX
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 23:08:39 -0800
  ...like a charm. I plan to squirt some >lightweight lube in all the locks tomorrow. Powdered graphite for the locks. Rob becidawa@hctc.com
• Re: Carpet Dye
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 19:52:36 -0800
  ...closest to the vanagon brown http://www.ritdye.com/store/dye_powder.asp Cocoa Brown, Dark Brown, Tan > Look for a product called "Rit...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 10:26:08 -0400
  ...Anyway to stop creating >> the aluminum powder? >> >>> On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 1:25 PM <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: >>> That's mostly aluminum...
• Re: '66 progress, engine in
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 11:04:07 -0700 (PDT)
  ...CO2 extinguisher I guess) Metl-X powder I have sucessfully used a grinder to clearance bell housings before, with no adverse effects. Thom -- > Where...
• Re: head gaskets and time bombs
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 19:23:59 -0500
  ...Smaller leaks best selaed with powdered sealers. Dennis.
• Re: Westy Water/Battery Level Display Panels Available Again
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 05:16:39 -0500
  ...a stove front panel powder coated to match the original, > and if I ever get it back from the powder coated I will let...
• ! Magnesium grinding
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 96 09:53:34 +0200
  ...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx x Magnesium powder is very easily set on fire, be very carefull. x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx And another thing, after all the things you might...
• Re: small hole at exhaust header patch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Dec 2019 12:25:49 -0500
  ...much less sodium silicate and a heavy loading (50-75%) of powdered iron. I'm amused that their "apply" photo on the website shows...
• Re: used propane tank for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:05:22 -0400
  I had one of my tanks powder coated. It took a lot of talking to get the guy to put it in his oven...
• 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 01:10:59 +0100
  ...So this stuff has nothing to do with the white powdery stuff that you put in coffee when you're out in the wild...
• Propane Tank Removal
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 04:53:32 -0700
  ...Painter will not bake the van as hot with a propane tank on it and I will either have the tank powder coated or...
• Refinish Alloy Wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wetzel
  Sat, 9 Apr 2005 17:12:20 -0700
  ...Has anybody done this or have any ideas? I have considered beadblasting and powdercoating or painting professionaly but that is pretty spendy. I also...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 2 Aug 2022 07:59:40 -0700
  ...mimic the stock steel bumper. > Got one made well enough to powder coat and use. > https://shufti.blog/2022/08/01/vanagon-making-another...
• Paint Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Tue, 24 May 2005 21:48:06 -0700
  ...The white paint has become "powdery" and rubs off on you as I squeeze by it in the garage. I will probebly strip it...
• Re: Coolant Loss?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wawzonek
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 06:18:11 -0700
  ...come back and look at the powder: any seeps/weeps/drips will have left a trail in the powder. but also check the radiator...
• Re: VW radiator caps
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 12:32:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...me thinks various concoctions of "Radiator Powders" gum up the > workings of the cap :( > > -dan I have had the same resaults. What I have...
• Re: cooling system pipe
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 09:19:36 EST
  ...The pipe would still be a little rusty, but solid and I would sand and paint it (or have it powder coated) before installing...
• Sealing propane tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:56:08 -0700
  hola, I got the 2nd propane tank back from the powder coater - looks great, I'd recommend it to anyone putting a used tank...
• Fw: FIRE!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:14:33 -0800
  ...FIRE!!!!!! >Remember the type of fire that you are putting out .If you use a dry >powder ABC or BC or purple k they...
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:04:59 -0700
  On 3/26/2009 3:54 PM Max Wellhouse wrote: > Gougeon Brothers sells the graphite powder, but one small can would > likely be a...
• Re: More On My Head Job
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 15 Feb 2014 08:13:36 -0700
  ...Check Powder Extreme Coatings on the www. Bob
• clutch problem
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 11:58:45 -0700
  ...Most of it was just powder. I am going to replace all while I am there. The clutch disc was nice & thick but you...
• Re: Ken et al... Has anyone discussed a Fiamma bike carrier group dea l?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 18:45:54 EST
  ...The powder coated steel tubing is thinner than the aluminum and doesn't seem to be as noticeable in your rear view mirror. Both...
• Re: Eastwood 2K Catalyzed Aerospray Long Lasting Satin Black Urethane
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 2 Dec 2023 18:00:22 -0800
  Nice info Richard Btw I powder coated my front door handles. Took lock cylinder out. Took everything out. It’s working out ok. Durable...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:39:59 -0500
  ...I've tried using both soapy= > water and talcum powder, the powder being the messiest of the two. Hell, m= > aybe I put on...
• Re: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 20:13:59 -0800
  ...Is it about time for Sandblasting? Tom Tell me more about the powder coating and Eastwood. thanks Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Stone" <TStone8359...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:50:46 -0700
  ...Otherwise, just ship the system to Powder Extreme Coatings. http://www.powderextremecoatings.com/ They coat the inside of the system with a different coating...
• Re: Wiper arm differences
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 22:05:42 +0000
  ...Taking apart a spare pair of wiper arms for blasting and powdercoat, noticed they are different lengths and different lengths between bends. All these...
• Re: distributor cap tolerances
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:59:55 EST
  ...It is like they are turning to white powder. The rotor (which I could only get in Bosch) was still like new. Ken Wilford...
• Re: Octane smoctane
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 26 May 2007 11:57:02 -0700
  ...the new gun powder where the >new stuff burns slower allowing more energy extraction (muzzle >velocity) for the same amt. of powder in a...
• Re: leaking in front when it rains
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:19:26 EST
  ...I will sprinkle some powder inside and try to find a leak that way. I was wondering if there was a fresh air intake...
• Oil Additive (Press DEL if you are sick of this)
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 16:22:08 -0800
  ...However in order to quiet down legal actions (restraint of trade?) from oil additive makers, reluctantly agree to sell Teflon powder to them but...
• Re: Fridge problem... which thing is malfunctioning?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 May 2015 03:15:00 -0400
  ...And finally, some sodium chromate powder suspended in the liquid bits, meant to protext against corrosion (and intentionally or not to show when a...
• Re: modern wheels & tires: some thoughts and many questions
  Historical mailing list - Ted Finesman
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 08:20:43 -0400
  ...Cost is $59.95 each, $17.00 each shipping, and $12.50 each for clear powder coating. The name of the place is CWI...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Aug 2022 10:35:13 -0700
  ...mimic the stock steel bumper. >> Got one made well enough to powder coat and use. >> https://shufti.blog/2022/08/01/vanagon-making-another...
• Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:27:14 -0400
  Mr. Squirrel, I wonder if this is the remnant of some kind of seal epoxy or lubricant used to install the window. Then again...
• Re: Exhaust headers and Peanut Oil...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:42:17 -0600
  On Jun 25, 2011, at 3:23 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > A while back someone asked about powder coating exhaust systems and > someone else...
• Vanagons Not the Only Inflammable Vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 16:21:25 -0700
  ...guy standing there squirting into the engine compartment with a big powder fire extinguisher. Not a total conflagration and they got it out but...
• Re: painting handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 19:10:39 -0600
  ...I've had them powder coated seni-flat black at this point, and I've also painted them with semi-flat from a spray...
• Re: GoWesty Aluminum Valve Covers
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:40:29 -0400
  ...A better option would be to have a set of stock >> ones powder coated in a different color. >> >> Bill >> >> On Jul 19, 2012, at...
• Re: Almost a vanagon - Phoenix
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:56:58 -0600
  ...The powder-coated black rack is a special fabrication. This was taken at Syncro Safari '09, Mt. St. Helens. bob On Tue, Oct 6...
• Re: Chrome Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 14:23:41 +1000
  I was toying with the idea of powder coating the aluminium window frames black. I dont have the chrome window channel strips. Ray Hunnam...