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Re: idiot's guide to vanagon seam rust repair. please RED
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 1 Mar 2005 13:47:27 EST
...You will not live long enough to see the rust return, George
Re: Bring a trailer--$3500!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:23:39 -0400
...some minor seam rust on the typical seam behind the LF wheel and on the horizontal seams. i would hardly call this a major...
Re: westy rust redux
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Mon, 29 Jan 2001 18:27:38 -0800
...bad this rust looks? > http://www.scruznet.com/~cikasper/pics/westy/seam.jpg > http://www.scruznet.com/~cikasper/pics/westy/seamclose.jpg > > would it...
Re: How are body seams constructed--spot weld or ??
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Wed, 8 Sep 1999 01:27:03 -0400
On Tue, 7 Sep 1999, Tim Marciniak wrote: > Dear Listees, > > Recently there has been some posting regarding seam rust. Not really being > familiar with...
Re: rust treatment
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:41:15 -0700
...net> wrote: > > Hi folks, > > For rust treatment a recent body work person asked me to treat my seams with Fluid film in advance of...
Re: Seam bubbling
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 06:28:57 -0600
...One particularly nasty aspect of this process is that the first rust produced then absorbs moisture from available air because rust is mildly deliquescent...
Syncro FS - east coast
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:25:36 -0400
...Rust-free except the usual minor seam rust. Runs/drives good. Rear diff-lock. Silver/blue, totally stock. $3000. Photos at http://www.westyventures...
Re: 3M seam sealer
Historical mailing list
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:20:07 EST
...problem with it if you dont use it to fill huge rust holes!! its just designed for small cracks and seams. chris [text/html]
Re: Water/AC connection plate gaskets-Any cheaper alternatives? "Millenium Falcon" 84' all brown Rustfalia/Wolfy GL "Sh*thawk" 8100 AV PPC 100Mhz B+W G3 450 MHz 256mg ram
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Fri, 9 Mar 2001 09:33:09 -0600
...the reason that driver > side seam gets so rusty. > > Phil 84' all white Westfalia > "Millenium Falcon" > 84' all brown Rustfalia/Wolfy GL > "Sh*thawk" >
Re: POR Patch as a seam sealer?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:23:47 EDT
...entry of dirt and water on your seams from behind - then it will only conceal the rust eating the metal away and when you...
Re: OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 4 Oct 2002 10:09:58 -0400
...The "surface rust" in the seams is probably not really surface rust. It's probably rusting from deep inside the seams. It's not...
Re: Seam Rust & POR
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:09:20 -0800
...Seam Rust & POR I don't want to start another thread but recently there was one regarding seam rust. Some of you were pretty...
Re: POR Patch as a seam sealer?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:57:01 -0500
...it on that seam that runs across the front of the van behind the bumper. It's notorious for rust. It dries harder than...
Re: 1986 Westfalia FS in Ottawa, Canada
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:21:21 -0700
"I have never driven it in winter, so there is no rust (except a very small amount just starting on the side panel seam...
Re, Re, Re, Seam Sealer.
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 18:06:22 -0500
...bed liner material, or tar or anything behind the seam it should remain rust free for a long time. Also, this process is recommended...
Re: SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 12:45:19 -0500
...SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words >Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2003 21:35:44 EST > >In a message dated 3/29...
Re: Body Work List?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:16:28 -0400
...rust preventative in England where they see their share of wet weather, and a European made seam sealer for those pesky Vanagon seams. You...
Re: body work vs. mechanical work
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:55:56 -0400
>> Its body is pretty darn straight, but seam rust is creeping along and a body shop just quoted me $1500 to fix all the...
Corrosion Technologies Corporation
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sun, 22 Jul 2001 22:44:37 -0500
...Probably be good for that never ending seam rust. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva) http://www.corrosionx...
Re: [vanagon] Paint Job
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 12:33:51 -0500
...2) cutting out the seam sealer, sandblasting down to bare metal, applying a rust-converting primer (POR-15 like stuff), applying and sanding high...
Re: Questions about possible purchase of 91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 20:32:54 -0500
If the seam rust is substantial (especially the seam on the side panel above the propane tank) then you may want to talk down...
Re: Seam Rust '87 Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sun, 30 Aug 1998 12:26:52 -0500
...Seam Rust '87 Westfalia Date: Saturday, August 29, 1998 11:11 PM 1. What in blazes is a dremel grinder? My goodness. A question...
Re: vanagon body rust problem
Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:15:46 -0500
-- Original Message -- >My 85'Vanagon has rusty seams. It seams to have been driven through salty >snow roads. > >Ive sand-blasted out most of...
Re: people who dont fix their seam rust....wasRe: Dent
Historical mailing list
Tue, 1 Mar 2005 08:25:44 EST
...You can get rid > of the seams entirely in this way... > > > not necessary and totally impractical. lets see...lets cut off all the metal...
Re: Need Carfax Check Please & Questions on Painting/Rust
Historical mailing list - john Runberg
Thu, 19 Jun 2003 23:37:56 -0400
...The only permanent solution would be to remove the seam sealer, sand out the rust and zinc chromate the seam. Remove the interior panels...
propane tank R&R, comments needed...
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 20:34:06 -0500
...Additionally it has caused rust down below that is getting under the lower seam and there is some swelling at the seam where the...
Re: Seam Rust - Both are 4 letter words
Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
Mon, 23 Jun 2003 11:48:56 -0400
...Seam Rust - Both are 4 letter words In a message dated 6/21/2003 3:22:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: All of this talk about seam rust
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:12:45 -0800
...All of this talk about seam rust > > Hi All, > So all of this talk about seam rust has made me go evaluate how things...
Re: Seam Sealant - What Brand is best? What is the best
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sun, 5 Nov 2006 03:16:55 -0800
...OEM sealant? I don't have rust, but I would like to repair a couple >> of >> seams that have cracks in the sealant. I...
Re: Seam Rust '87 Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
Tue, 1 Sep 1998 20:51:32 EDT
...back there in the panel (behind the cabinet) >> Is it possible that the insulation could be holding condensation/moisture causing the the rust? Jerry
Re: ok, how about an 87 automatic with bad transmission? USA PA Reading ... $650 obo
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sat, 6 Oct 2007 22:11:09 -0700
i guess the seam rust doesn't count as rust. joel walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: yup. that's what he sez ... http://www...
Re: Body Seam Rust (long)
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 12:02:20 -0600
...with a chemical rust killer, prime with etching or > epoxy primer, and fill partially with a professional type body seam > sealer for looks before...
Update--Diesel Westy FS in Denver
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:49:08 +0000
...There is rust around the utility inlets, rusted through at the bottom seam there, completely rusted left rear fender, rust in most of the...
Re: Seam rust repair tips WAS (Re: is primer/sealer weathertight?)
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:35:29 -0400
If it will work on a TR4 it will work on a mere Vangaon.
Re: Where is that rust comming from?
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:48:49 -0400
...It’s that rust at the seam above the left side rear wheel. It had not rained for 3 days and when I I...
Re: A word to the wise on seam rust;
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 19:56:20 +1200
...I just said that iron >oxide is rust. Phosphoric >acid actually works by removing the iron oxide (rust). In fact it doesn't remove...
Re: Seem rust restoration, etc
Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:33:05 -0500
...I don't have it bad at all, but there were a few seams > > that were beginning to show a little rust, including the...
Re: vanagon seam rust repair
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:21:12 -0800
...vanagon seam rust repair >> >> >>> read and save.. >>> >>> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Idiot-s-guide-to-seam-rust-repair180.htm >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ************** >>> One site keeps you connected...
Re: Seam Rust & POR
Historical mailing list
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:21:43 EST
...want to start another thread but recently there was one regarding > seam rust. Some of you were pretty vocal that POR was junk! Previously...
caulk your westy fill ports/hookups!!! or this will happen...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:08:15 EDT
ever wondered why your westy has bad rust on the drivers rocker seam directly under the fill ports/hookups and none of the passenger...
Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sun, 25 Mar 2001 23:00:38 -0600
And the biggest bonus is, the bonding agent displaces moisture !! No more rusted seam's----- Incredible !!! ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
Re: How to fix the rust under the inlets ...
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:27:22 -0700
...is primer/sealer weathertight? > > > A few weeks ago I did my seams and surrounding three inches, at the >> typical >> rust spot where the camper...
cheap syncro westy $8 grand on craigslist!!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Nov 2014 13:50:50 -0500
...the damage doesn't extend up above the seam so it can be straightened. the drivers rocker seam rust isnt due to salt, its...
Re: Preventing Seam Rust
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 00:29:52 EDT
...Would a > automotive glazing compound forced into the cracks work? I don't really > want to have to start sanding and painting. > > the rust...
Re: city water
Historical mailing list
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 09:33:36 EDT
...this is why you see the lower seam rust there, which then leads to holes in the rockers.. when the shells of westys-to...
Re: Advice needed RE: front wheel arch remvoal
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:54:32 -0700
...I am amazed that they do not rust in that area. I guess that is testament to the effectiveness of undercoating and seam sealer...
READ!! your van is rusting and you dont even know it!!!.....
Historical mailing list
Tue, 29 Aug 2000 04:16:29 EDT
...what do you see back there? odds are you got bad seam rust eating away at your rear quarterpanels and you dont even know...
Re: Check for rust while fridge is out! (PICS)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:30:41 -0700
...what 'gets me' is that rust is quite easy to stop. the seam rust is tricky- to get down in there in the crivices...
Re: Jump on this one!
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:50:52 -0700
...My beautiful all-its-life-in-SoCal '90 has a single tiny bubble of rust on the horizontal body seam aft of the left...
Re: Link to seam rust fix
Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
Tue, 1 Jan 2008 15:43:48 +0000
Original message from Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>: >>...I still don't see how the rust gets back in there except from the outside...
Re: All of this talk about seam rust
Historical mailing list
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:38:52 -0500
clean it up w a dremel and paint it w/ POR 15 _www.por15.com_ (http://www.por15.com)
Re: Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:45:45 -0700
...year since I had the body (extensively) redone --- no signs of rust > > (seam or otherwise) yet. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail...
Re: caulk your westy fill ports/hookups!!! or this will happen...
Historical mailing list - RiffOil
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:21:58 -0700
...it never > dries out > and usually seeps thru the drivers rocker seam..causing rust thru at > the > rocker seam/floor level. > > the pics above...
Re: yearly reminder to caulk your fill ports and remove your hatch plugs
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Fri, 19 May 2006 16:46:52 -0700
...the metal starts to rust.. water takes the path of least > > resistance, the floor and horizontal rocker seam.. > > > > your seam will continue to rust...
Rust Warning / vanagons
Historical mailing list
Sun, 12 Nov 1995 16:57:06 -0400
...Further checking showed a nearby seam where that edge joins to the sidewall above the fenders was well rusted/gone for several inches. In...
Rust on lip of front bumper
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 13:40:30 -0400
...rust as moisture can get trapped there. Has anyone attempted to fix it? It looks next to impossible to get under that seam and...
Re: SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 07:15:43 -0800
...more constant rain and moisture, and I almost NEVER see seam rust > or rust like that in our vans. > -s Here in not so...
daily driver = RUST Re: Friday Ramblings, probably long, possibly pointless....
Historical mailing list
Sat, 14 Apr 2007 04:01:25 EDT
...you west coasters are scared of seam rust.. seam rust is nothing... every vanagon has seam rust.. im talking rust HOLES.. i parted out...
Re: Check for rust while fridge is out! (PICS)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:12:17 -0700
...I'm not suggesting that seam rust indicates a S**t Show like my rusty mess. I'm sure there's other factors that...
Re: Fiberoptic scope for rust inspection...
Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
Sat, 11 Feb 1995 14:23:53 -0600 (CST)
...Anyways, I have noticed rust forming at the body seam right above the propane tank ( or below the hook-ups). It seams to be...