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  • Re: Rubber Bras
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 31 May 2001 08:13:37 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I have access to a coating material that can be sprayed on as truck bed > liners. It is not polyurethane...
  • Re: Rubber Bras
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Thu, 31 May 2001 00:38:48 -0500
    ...Seems to me there is one manufacturer who makes a line of coloured spray-urethane. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers...
  • Re: '85 1.9 - fuel issues.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Sun, 6 Nov 2011 00:38:54 -0400
    ...It looks like I need to pull the injectors and see if they are spraying. Just to confirm - yes I do have spark and...
  • Re: Paint and rust repair, DIY paint jobs (was windshield instal...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:14:10 EST
    ...chris (they still could get touchup spray for my '78 westy! :<)
  • Re: Front Grill Spray Paint Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 9 May 2012 07:34:04 -0700
    ...Front Grill Spray Paint Recommendations To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> '84 Westy I have a new spray can of Rust-Oleum "Universal Advanced Formula...
  • Re: Rear Wiper lead to no washer spray
    Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
    Sat, 14 May 2005 20:22:21 -0400
    ...Rear Wiper lead to no washer spray > Hello everyone I Just got my first westfalia it's a 1987. I have > already ran > into...
  • Re: Brake Pads Squeak
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:21:14 -0500
    Get some anti-squeal compound in a spray can. You don't even have to dismantle anything, just spray the disc and let it...
  • Re: OK, I've had it! What now?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:25:31 EDT
    ...Spray Starter fluid in the air cleaner housing hello TJ I don't think you should be spraying this thur the air flow. I...
  • Re: Airbrushing small paint flaws on my Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 08:05:51 -0700
    ...They > only carry the spray cans. Some FLAPS carry touch up paint in tubes (and spray cans) that include a small brush attached to...
  • Re: windshield rust repair cost
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:51:35 EST
    ...did it w/ factory OEM rattle can spraypaint and cleared with factory rattlecan spraypaint and you could never tell it wasnt done in a...
  • Re: Keys, locks and Steve Sandlin the Locksmith Guy
    Historical mailing list - Kw
    Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:23:32 -0700
    ...Spray some more., work it, spray, etc. Keep spraying until you feel it is clean 3. Then spray in some type of lubricant. Steve...
  • Re: Fuel pressure regulator?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:58:13 -0800
    ...I changed the 2.1 W/boxer spray pattern to a >> 2.2 Subaru W/boxer spray pattern. Works great, but I ended up...
  • Re: pop top work
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:50:58 -0700
    where did I mention spray foam? :) alistair On 13-Jun-11, at 5:47 AM, Shawn MacDonald wrote: > You intend to spray foam on...
  • Idle Stabilizer fix
    Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
    Wed, 3 Feb 1999 11:06:02 -0600
    ...and cleaning it out with throttle body cleaner and drying it with compressed air, then spraying in some light oil. For a temporary fix...
  • Re: Front Grill Spray Paint Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Wed, 9 May 2012 11:11:47 -0400
    ...Ken > I have a new spray can of Rust-Oleum "Universal Advanced Formula" > All-Surface Paint (wood, metal, plastic, masonry), Flat Black. > > No, Yes...
  • Undercoating
    Historical mailing list - Rob Lebo
    Wed, 20 May 1998 13:09:15 +0000
    ...VW dealer? Is it in spray cans or brush-on? I'm leary of using the tar based spray-ons due to any incompatibilities...
  • Re: Vanagon, Paint, and Isocyanates
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Thu, 6 Jan 2000 11:35:52 -0600
    <<<snip>>>...I will be renting a professional spray booth for my painting next summer.<<<snip>>> I've heard this phrase before. But I gotta...
  • Re: Plugged windshield squirted
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 18 Aug 2013 06:34:49 -0700
    ...Mine was the rear > sprayer. I did what Alistair recommended. I took the cap off the rear > tank for easier flow then with my...
  • Re: Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 Sep 1999 08:36:02 -0700
    If your engine is not bad, first spray the entire engine/compartment with WD40 (outdoors is best). Let it soak. Then spray the entire...
  • Re: Waxoyl equivalents? addendum
    Historical mailing list - Jon Humphrey
    Thu, 1 Dec 1994 11:49:21 -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: Painting done, now see the movie....
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 20 Mar 2011 08:14:30 -0700
    ...On my first attempt, I simply could not get the roof sprayed right...spraying from one side then going (rushing) around to finish the...
  • Re: Peanut oil on exhaust system?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:56:46 -0700
    Look out for squirrels! On 4/23/07, monte merrick <montemerrick@speakeasy.net> wrote: > > why not just by pam or vegelene - spray it on...
  • Re: Bouncing Speedometer Needle
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 02:30:46 -0400
    At 06:41 PM 4/7/2010, Stephen Cebula wrote: >thinking about spraying some WD40 in the cable or maybe >graphite. Any thoughts? Dear...
  • painting alloy wheel caps
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Wed, 9 Sep 1998 18:31:29 -0700
    ...I used 400 grit sandpaper to smooth the edges of the remaining paint and spray painted the caps with Hammmerite spray paint. The color...
  • Re: 87 Grey westy paint color
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 10:30:19 -0500
    ...only > looking for a small spray-can worth... > Hi Frank, I bought a touch up set of spray cans (one color and one clear...
  • Re: Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
    Sat, 10 Aug 2002 09:39:57 -0500
    ...You take the cap off and lightly spray the inside of the cap. However, if you spray the outside *before* it gets wet, it...
  • Re: do you know your vanagon is rusting away?
    Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
    Tue, 28 Sep 2004 18:05:06 -0700
    > be careful of the > insulation when taking your van to Krown) Or you could buy a can of Boeshield T9 and spray into every...
  • Re: Painting front grill
    Historical mailing list - Paula Lazeski
    Mon, 14 Feb 2000 11:43:51 -0500
    I sanded mine with light sandpaper and sprayed it with black paint, it looks really nice, the van's yellow, it looks like a...
  • FW: noisy speedo
    Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
    Fri, 13 Feb 2004 13:33:37 -0500
    ...had to take it out and spray cleaner all around in the gear, then shake it all out and spray some lubricant in amongst...
  • Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:59:34 -0500
    ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver neil N wrote: > Hi all. > > Anyone know of a spray or paste that would help clean, and keep clean...
  • Re: Need help with washer wiring
    Historical mailing list - Tim King-syncrowesty
    Sat, 9 Jan 2010 11:55:24 -0800
    ...Wiper sprayer now works perfect, but in the process I screwed something else up internally in the switch when it popped apart in the...
  • Re: Cleaning Interior: carpet/rugs
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 13 Aug 2003 12:55:02 -0700
    ...Comes in a red plastic spray container and > >works well. Spray it on directly, using a damp sponge scrub the area, use a > >dry...
  • Re: Ultimate Camping List;
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:36:57 -0800
    ...the bear dinner bells and can smell as bad as the spray. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> Date: Thursday, August...
  • Re: front window sprayers
    Historical mailing list - bob bob
    Mon, 21 May 2007 11:19:24 -0700
    ...I'm having trouble with one of the front window sprayers for cleaning the windshield and wondering how do you get at them. Are...
  • holding carpet
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 30 Oct 94 09:39:04 -0700
    Try the spray adhesive in a can. Will Self Billings, Montana
  • Re: Stuff I learned about painting my engine bay (+ pics)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:54:34 -0800
    That's right, spray can would have been just fine with quality paint and good prep. I heat them in warm water btw, helps...
  • Re: suggestions for truck bed or other product to refresh undercoating
    Historical mailing list - steve meassick
    Tue, 4 Jul 2017 16:14:54 +0000
    ...All of this stuff can be purchased in spray cans or bulk although Waxoyl needs a special kind of sprayer if bought in bulk...
  • Re: Where to get a little paint?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 03 Apr 1996 09:52:55
    ...Ron Salmon '85 Westy '63 Deluxe (painted with spray cans, by the P.O.) '77 Westy FOR SALE (Not painted with spray cans) '67...
  • Re: Cleaning/Painting Canvas Pop-Top
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 23 May 2001 11:50:11 -0700
    ...I diluted some bleach, put it in a spray bottle and sprayed down the whole tent. I let it sit for about 10 or...
  • Re: Stuff I learned about painting my engine bay (+ pics)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:09:20 -0800
    ...Too much heat, uh, well, you know. --- ;^) Yah spray on is nice. My prep work was ok. i.e. the primer looked better than...
  • Re: Fire Wall
    Historical mailing list - Michael
    Sat, 3 May 2014 13:43:05 -0400
    ...NEVER use spray foam on any vehicle that you care about. Mike B. Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2014, at 13:37...
  • insulation
    Historical mailing list - David Boan
    Sat, 10 Oct 2020 14:35:43 +0000
    ...Has anyone come up with an alternative insulation? I saw some ideas on another site, ranging from having nothing to using closed cell spray...
  • Re: Front Grill Spray Paint Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Wed, 9 May 2012 10:28:29 -0400
    ...9:51 Skip <skiplaubach@COMCAST.NET> napisał(a): > '84 Westy > > I have a new spray can of Rust-Oleum "Universal Advanced Formula" All-Surface...
  • Solved Re: Cranky 86+ sliding door latch
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:19:45 -0400
    ...TriFlow and similar things >sprayed/squirted/dripped into the latch area give a certain amount >of temporary relief; engine oil seems to be one...
  • Re: squeaking bushings
    Historical mailing list
    05 Feb 97 08:35:32 PST
    ...I, too had squeaky bushings, tried silicone spray, lasted a little while. Then I tried a teflon based lubricant. Quiet now for several months...
  • Re: Cardboard Air Deflector Thread?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 12:12:40 -0800
    ...If you still have the cardboard ones in decent shape, another trick I have done is to spray them with truck bed coating. This...
  • cleaning canvas
    Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
    Sat, 9 Mar 2002 22:09:50 -0800
    ...Will this be necessary? If I spray on some diluted bleach and then go over it with a mild detergent, will it be safe...
  • Re: Bumper & Side Cladding repairs and painting
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 14 Jul 2017 20:57:09 +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...
  • oil spray on startup when very cold
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 21:53:11 -0500
    ...The spray pattern on the ground is so odd, I can't imagine how it happened. The van is probably in about the position...
  • Re: 86 Vanagon Camper price
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:11:27 -0700
    ...Syncro Westfalia (sprayed each year since '97 and happy) > '86 Syncro Doublecab (sprayed this spring when bought) > '91 MR2 Turbo (sprayed since birth without...
  • Re: start - won't sart - solution ( update ) HELP
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 23 Aug 2003 12:12:10 -0700
    Another possibility for this behaviour (constant spray when key on), is, I think, a bad ground from transmission or engine to chassis and back...
  • Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:30:42 -0700
    ...COM> wrote: > > Dishwashing detergent. Dawn (IMHO) is best. Silicone is forever. Spray bottle of dish soap and water mixture. > > BTDT. > > Silicone? Nononononononono. I may...
  • Finaly got to spray some paint!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
    Mon, 18 Sep 1995 12:15:30 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I hope to be able to spray the body in three weeks. assemble it in the next month, and humm. that only puts me...
  • Re: cleaning, rust prevention, and soundproofing questions
    Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
    Tue, 26 Jun 2001 11:20:43 -0400
    ...Also Prestone carpet and upolstry cleaner, comes in a spray can with a scrub brush attached. Was as simple as spray, scrub, wait 5...
  • Re: e on velour seats...how do you remove it? any ideas?
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Mon, 17 Nov 2003 12:00:56 -0800
    ...They will know. > No Idea if it will work but you could try a freeze spray. It works on > gum in carpets. You spray...
  • CarbCleaner?Where
    Historical mailing list - Lasha
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 10:26:55 -0300
    Where is the place you find the idle stableizer to spray>?< Gaelen
  • Re: Blower fan and motor, front heater, 8100, 251 819 015 � � � � � � � � � � �
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sun, 19 Jun 2005 09:11:44 -0500
    ...The oil film also helps keep my windsheild from fogging up in the winter so I spray lubed in the fall with bar oil...
  • Re: Rust proofing-Yes or No
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 25 Aug 1997 22:14:37 CDT
    ...We then oil sprayed the which reminds me: i think that stuff is called Waxoyl (or something that sounds like that) and you CAN...
  • spray painting black plastic exterior parts?
    Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
    Wed, 24 Mar 1999 13:58:32 -0800
    ...Someone mentioned (6 months ago) about spray painting their grill to look new. How has this held up? What type of paint (gloss, flat...
  • Re: Wipers & spraying
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 5 Feb 2002 12:55:47 -0700
    ...Wipers & spraying > Don't know how to change that, but a bit of trivia: my wipers wipe a > different number of times depending on...