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• Re: Rubber conditioners & lubricants
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 08:03:48 -0800
  ...What about powdered graphite? Good post.
• Re: uh-oh
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:01:01 -0500
  The right stuff is the powder that comes in the tube. It says "golden seal" on the side. (It is not the aluminum stuff...
• Re: snow tires
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:58:31 -0500
  ...It seems to me that the mud/snow/deep tread tires work great on packed powder (or snow you can pack into powder yourself...
• Cleaning stain from alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 11 Nov 2023 22:57:10 +0000
  ...ve tried spray wheel cleaner, dishwash liquid and even Comet bleach powder.The dishwash liquid seemed to work best, but the stain is still...
• Best Wheel Weights????? (Advice Needed, Stick-Ons)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:53:26 -0500
  ...price? I noticed that there are many materials used, lead, steel, powder coated, etc. but haven't any line on how to shop for...
• Re: Vanagon was here
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 07:17:58 -0600
  ...It's a powder and comes in many size packages, and is a good staple to keep in your dangerous goods cabinet. Wear gloves...
• Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:14:59 -0400
  ...That's why the flame test is an easy way to >>> distinguish between sodium chloride (white powder) and magnesium >>> chloride (white powder.) Both are...
• Re: Air Dam Paint
  Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 13:51:13 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Paint doesn't completely cure for at least 30 days, unless a powdercoating or other electrical treatment process is used. Good luck, Erik Peterson...
• FS: 80 Westy
  Historical mailing list - rhargrov
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 10:36:33 -0500
  ...The van is powder blue and has no rust. The int. is a little rough in spots, but everything is there(and works well...
• Re: Leaker!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 21:24:08 -0500
  ...This is a small vial of tiny aluminum flakes, kind of 'powdery', which is poured directly into the cooling system while running and circulating...
• 81 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 00:49:53 -0800
  ...It is a 81 powder blue Westfalia, with an 83 rebuilt engine in it. I have no clue how many miles are on the...
• Re: Looking for shops in northern Utah
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 21:01:11 -0600
  ...I've talked to him about powder-coating, for example, and he had a great recommendation. He's pretty well connected to all things...
• Re: OT & NVC & Pre-Friday: Palcohol?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:22:24 -0700
  ...How does one powderize alcohol? You could freeze it and maybe grind it up real fine in, say, a pepper mill, but it would...
• Re: types of fire extinguishing agents: (long, sorry)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 03:49:52 -0500
  ...potassium,sodium bicarb...co2 ...baking powder...chemists?). The two systems were separately applied with a twin hoseline, first with the PKP in a powder...
• Re: F/you think we have problems? Try owning a MB600
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:20:13 -0600
  Had a '72 powder blue Jaguar XKE convertible with the V-12 engine with bumps on the hood (space for four strombergs) and a...
• 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...
• Arizona Listees?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 07:15:18 -0700
  ...of dry powder at relatively low elevation (5000 ft.--I live at 4800) That's what I generally do this time of year, but...
• Re: Fire ext. vs. insurance???
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 13:18:07 -0700
  ...The extinguishing element is NOT that white powder stuff becouse the powder destroys electrics etc.. I think it is some kind of foam but...
• Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:44:12 -0700
  ...of aluminum, get a new piece of glass cut to fit; powdercoat; install late style window rear vent. Frankly, gathering all that stuff can...
• RE: Newest Version of Coolant leaks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Radtke
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 11:01:03 -0700
  ...I also though that perhaps the aluminum powder might react rather than my cylinder heads pit. It wasn't any more scientific than that...
• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:42:30 -0500
  ...best > fire extinguisher is several bags of sand....... > > John Many dry powder extinguishers use sodium bicarbonate (sodium hydrogen carbonate) because it decomposes when heated...
• exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 14:35:06 -0700
  ...Mark in AK 87 Westy Syncro Has anyone used a ceramic coated or powder coated exhaust system? And does anyone have any input on...
• Re: stainless exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 07:36:54 -0700
  ...The stainless muffler gets surface rust which can be scrubbed off with a stainless steel cleaning powder. I'm not one to get down...
• 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: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:54:52 -0500
  ...A small amount(like 1 or 2% by volume should do the trick, or just add powder until the resin and hardener mix looks...
• Re: Cleaning the Pop-Top Flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Wed, 9 Apr 2014 07:48:15 -0700
  ...Mix the powder with water and spray it on the underside, rub it in lightly with a sponge and let it sit for a...
• Re: Getting door handles black again??
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:07:27 -0400
  ...to have a more integral coating than >paint. > > > >What have folks done in this regard? I wonder if powder coating would work. > > > >Thanks! > > > >Stuart
• Re: Accelerator Pedal Attachment?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 8 Feb 2014 10:59:38 -0800
  ...I�ll drill out the aluminum pop rivets and replace with steel come spring when there isn�t 10� of fresh powder to deal...
• Re: Can the Vanagon rims be repaired and powered baked
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 08:05:28 -0400
  ...Danrich wrote: >Can the 87 Vanagon alloy rims be repaired on the rime edge or welded from >curb bumps and then powder baked ? >Dan
• Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:15:51 -0700
  ...That's why the flame test is an easy way to >>>>> distinguish between sodium chloride (white powder) and magnesium >>>>> chloride (white powder.) Both are...
• Re: Sticky doors
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:06:55 -0400
  ...I > know, the factory had some fine powder on it or something that now has > vanished. > The question is; is there anything that is...
• Re: AC No Go in '88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:35:37 -0400
  ...I touched it and it fell > to powder. > > Will get a new one tomorrow, and hopefully my AC woes will be over. Not > perfect...
• 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...
• 87: follow up on leaking head
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 16:47:47 -0800
  ...This is essentially powdered aluminum that you pour in the coolant. It's supposed to seal small leaks. This hasn't worked either. Looks...
• Re: Wiper arm differences
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 11:14:48 -0800
  ...Taking apart a spare pair of wiper arms for > blasting and powdercoat, noticed they are different lengths and different > lengths between bends. .... > > Pic > > https...
• Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 May 2002 20:53:58 -0500
  ...there is only about $30.00 in materials (other than the powder coat) just a few minor bends and really just dirt simple construction...
• Re: Propane Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 09:11:37 -0400
  ...Mine appears to have turned into powdered iron oxide years ago, but I doubt anyone will crawl under there to look. David Brodbeck, N8SRE...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 18:59:00 -0500
  ...Baby powder is also a good "viscosity" increaser as is corn starch, aluminum powder, cotton fibers, carbon powder(if you like low friction surfaces...
• Re: New Top Seal - ' 71 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Nov 1995 13:50:22 -0800
  ...a few years ago, and it invoved a lot of baby powder, a careful attempt at not stretching the rubber too much (but you...
• Re: Restoring Poptop Color
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 08:26:02 -0700
  ...Restoring Poptop Color > > Hi All, > > The poptop on my 87 Westy seems to have never been waxed....as a result > its > a faded, powder...
• Painting Carat wheels
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 21:10:41 -0400
  ...What is the best way to paint them (sand blast, then enamel, clear coat or powder coating or what?) I am also going to...
• Re: Current van projects / seamless
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 21:57:28 +1200
  ...Like Bondo, but apparently made out of powdered aluminum and >resin. Sets up in 3-5 minutes though. Gotta work fast and olny mix...
• Re: "whiney ass customers that expect the moon for $.25"
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 20:15:10 -0600
  ...If you want a guarantee on the powder coating, like I say in the product description, buy them bare and get them coated at...
• OT & NVC & Pre-Friday: Palcohol?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:55:42 -0700
  ...http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/21/palcohol/> purported to be "Powdered Alcohol." It's making quite a stir on the Internets, and if...
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:17:51 -0700
  ...3:54 PM Max Wellhouse wrote: > > Gougeon Brothers sells the graphite powder, but one small can would >> likely be a lifetime supply for most...
• Fw: Cleaning my Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 22:42:02 -0500
  ...It comes in powder form, mixes well with water and does a great job of cleaning, sterilizing and just plain freshing up anything grungy...
• Re: Cool Tool
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 09:43:19 -0500
  ...It was small and used > baking powder as the abrasive. The tool was really removing that last layer > of scale from dinosaur bones. > > I...
• Re: short trip, Klanawa watershed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:29:00 -0700
  ...The "great" thing about the dirt is that it acts like a cutting paste/powder when branched rub along the sides of the van...
• Re: Poptop frame/catch refurb
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 13:54:57 -0700
  ...Mind you it did look sharp for a while. >> >> If I was to do it again I'd have them sandblasted and powdered. It...
• 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...
• Re: Paint Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 24 May 2005 23:05:44 -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: Wiper arm differences
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 17:39:59 -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...
• plastic water
  Historical mailing list - MERCER BARRY
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 12:19:50 -0700
  ...I rinced the tank with baking powder and a good rinse but could only find gaffer or duct tape to retape the pump back...
• VW radiator caps
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Thu, 9 Jan 97 09:22:08 -0600
  ...me thinks various concoctions of "Radiator Powders" gum up the workings of the cap :( lastly, you all know that ethylene glycol is extremely toxic...
• Re: lubricating window regulators?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 16:42:07 -0700
  ...Gene said that one of the service points for a beetle was to dust the window channels with powdered graphite, and the lock cylinders...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:27:25 -0500
  ...have tried to find > > out more about the absorbent material (poo powder), which is sold separately so > > that one could not buy the company...
• True Story....not junkmail
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Mon, 18 May 1998 17:30:09 -0700
  ...baking powder > 2 tsp. Vanilla > 3 cups chopped nuts (your choice). > > > Measure oatmeal and blend in a blender to a fine powder. Cream the...
• More parts FS- Wheels/ 1.9L main bearings (Tampa FL)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 18:19:40 -0800
  ...Here's what I got... (4) Vanagon Alloys, overall good shape, really need paint or powder coat to look perfect - $350 Set of new...
• Re: When is a Syncro too rusty to Restore?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:10:51 +1200
  ...weld in new metal where needed, and > come back with a powder coated body primer or epoxy primer then apply Do it right... seam...
• Re: Westy Water/Battery Level Display Panels Available Again
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Nov 2014 11:29:41 -0600
  ...Also, I am having a stove front panel powder coated to match the original, and if I ever get it back from the powder...