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• Re: Propane Line Corrosion. (Pic)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:30:17 -0700
  It's a beautiful Patina! I tend to use more creative Patinas than that, particularly amonia and salt for a good blue, or my...
• Re: Who wants a Tornado Red Carat!?!? CHEEP!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:16:13 -0800
  ...It matches the seams. > : ) > > -Craig > '85GL In some circles that; called "patina" or simply experience. My Vanagons are veterans. BenT
• Painting handles
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 15:50:33 EST
  Hey there, folks, Anybody have any experience in painting the door handles of a vanagon? Although the 'patina' look is nice for furniture, my...
• Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:31:17 -0400
  ...The rear still looks new except for a light patina on the surface from heat. Driven daily through the salt mush. Best of luck...
• Re: bolts et al
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 12:29:54 -0800
  but what about a nice 'patina' on well cared for older parts and fasteners ? a very nice thing to have that you can't...
• Re: Frank's Grates are Great IMNSHO
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 14:10:47 -0800
  ...They're starting to get a nice patina, which doesn't bother me. They haven't warped badly. With either the coffee pot or...
• Re: Did you see the new Burger King commercial?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 22:30:47 -0500
  What? And remove all of the patina of authenticity? I don't think those boys spent much time washing their Vanagon. Cheers, Bruce motorbruce...
• Re: cheap diesel singlecab on samba..in calif
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:55:34 -0700
  ...In fact, in some circles, gaining 'patina' is a good thing. What more patina could you ask for in a Syncro than a front...
• Re: Samba ad of the week (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:22:07 -0400
  And extra for "patina". -----Original Message----- From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> To: Spencer Allen <spencervw@AOL.COM> Cc: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 20:32:07 -0600
  ...The sprayed on iron oxide coatings rust almost immediately leaving the desired patina. As far as body shops go ............. its rush through and get...
• Re: diesel Rusty Cam
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 17:00:15 -0700
  ...In the meantime, a fine > patina of rust has formed on the cam lobes. This even though I covered them > with wd-40 and...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Friday=3A_Peace_signs=E2=80=94the_old_ways_live_on?=
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 May 2015 15:04:52 -0500
  ...old beetle painted up in the very best 60s flower child patina. My 8 year old grandson is in love with her and her...
• diesel Rusty Cam
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 12:16:15 -0800
  ...In the meantime, a fine patina of rust has formed on the cam lobes. This even though I covered them with wd-40 and...
• Re: Did you see the new Burger King commercial?
  Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 11:19:03 -0400
  ...Did you see the new Burger King commercial? What? And remove all of the patina of authenticity? I don't think those boys spent...
• Re: Frank's Grates are Great IMNSHO
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 18:25:53 -0500
  ...They're starting to get a nice patina, which doesn't > bother me. > > They haven't warped badly. With either the coffee pot or...
• Exhaust gaskets on S&S
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 21:36:00 -0400
  ...FWIW, the exhaust has a nice patina to it now, but I'm happy with the installation and the performance. My seat-of-the...
• Re: This Will Buff Out!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:44:45 -0700
  ...It has "patina" ;) On 4/29/16, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > Around here, on craigslist it would be listed at $70K...
• Re: Spillmeister burner grill thingies
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 11:38:19 -0800
  ...Branding Iron at WetWesties 'newbies' > initiation ceremonies: > That beautiful multicolored patina is treasured by the true Westfalia afficionados. The custom curvature is actually designed...
• Re: Brushed-metal finish on aluminum stock (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 08:37:52 EST
  ...Starting and stopping your stroke along the length of a workpiece will result in a brushed patina which has a lot of "J" patterns...
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  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Fri, 1 May 2015 16:08:45 -0400
  ...old > beetle painted up in the very best 60s flower child patina. My 8 year old > grandson is in love with her and her...
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  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 May 2015 13:47:57 -0700
  ...old beetle painted up in the very best 60s flower child patina. My 8 year old grandson is in love with her and her...
• Re: diesel trivia anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 11:26:07 -0700
  ...The authentic "patina" thing is all the rage in collector circles these days. I sense this has entertaining Friday thread potential. Seriously, though, I...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 2 May 2005 09:44:55 -0600
  ...4 years later it had a nice green patina but was just as solid as the day I put it in. note that this...
• Propane Cautions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 09:09:00 -0400
  ...I found one in a junk yard on a wrecked 87 that had only a patina of rust in some areas. I sanded, treated...
• Re: Painting handles
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 16:57:59 -0500
  ...Bill Marshall wrote: > Hey there, folks, > Anybody have any experience in painting the door handles of a vanagon? > Although the 'patina' look is nice...
• Re: Vanagon featured on Wheeler Dealer TV Show
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:19:42 -0400
  ...Would have been better just fixing the mechanicals and driving it with the existing charm and patina. The vids are on youtube. Here is...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 15 May 2009 15:44:50 -0700
  ...The one I have in my hand that popped out of my white van has only the slightest patina of rust on the OUTSIDE...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:48:42 -0500
  ...If the codition you describe as galling is really a very light patina, then , yes you are correct. This is all I have noticed...
• Re: List Stickers-Ooops
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:39:10 -0700
  ...It was on it when I bought it, and from the looks of the 'patina' on it, I'd say it could be ten...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:46:07 -0800
  ...If there is a white patina building up on the aluminum it is proof of electrolytic reactions going on that can be stopped by...
• Re: Friday: Peace =?UTF-8?B?c2lnbnPigJV0aGUgb2xkIHdheXMgbGl2ZSBv?= =?UTF-8?B?bg==?=
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 1 May 2015 18:09:50 -0700
  ...old beetle painted up in the very best 60s flower child patina. >> My 8 year old grandson is in love with her and her...
• Re: which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 21:03:02 +1300
  ...looks awful with the gray patina and bits missing due to gravel strikes. I think the RSA grill will prove to be by far...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Friday=3A_Peace_signs=E2=80=95the_old_ways_live_on?=
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 2 May 2015 01:11:09 +0000
  ...old beetle painted up in the very best 60s flower child patina. > >> My 8 year old grandson is in love with her and her...
• Re: Splittie Sells For $198K at Barrett Jackson Auction
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 11:53:43 -0700
  ...gorgeous patina of age .. appropieate repairs .........man a 45 year old say Ferrari with just some 'nice age' showing.. 10 times more desirable than...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Friday=3A_Peace_signs=E2=80=95the_old_ways_live_?= =?utf-8?Q?on?=
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 1 May 2015 22:42:34 -0300
  ...old beetle painted up in the very best 60s flower child patina. >>> My 8 year old grandson is in love with her and her...
• Re: '63 bug needing a good home
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:55:13 -0400
  <html> <body> Patina is IN!<br> Very Cool and Tons O' Work.<br> No price listed. I can not have another in my stable...
• Re: '63 bug needing a good home
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:20:17 -0500
  ...Re: '63 bug needing a good home Patina is IN! Very Cool and Tons O' Work. No price listed. I can not have another...
• Re: Black rubber/vinyl/plastic care
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 17:12:14 -0700
  ...Vinylex sprays on milky like A-A, but leaves a deep, real German-looking patina to the dashboard and seats. Smells good too. I...
• Re: '63 bug needing a good home
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:00:27 -0700
  ...Re: '63 bug needing a good home > > > > Patina is IN! > Very Cool and Tons O' Work. > No price listed. I can not have another...
• Re: CDOs Ovens and such
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 14:43:48 -0700
  ...CI cooks more evenly, looks fearsome in its shiny black patina and carrys enough clout to break your foot if you drop the oven...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:12:20 -0500
  ...the codition you describe as galling is really a very light patina, > > > then > > > , yes you are correct. > > > > > > This is all I have noticed on...
• Re: Hippie Vans?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 15:10:30 +0000
  ...in it and got rid of it).  Anyway, there was a patina-ed, bumperless-and-slammed split in the lot.  They are still around...
• Re: trenching shovel - GDR or GBR?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:43:13 -0800
  ...I looked at my shovel ...no markings that I can find....lots of patina though. about loosing stuff ...maddening of course. I can go...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:30:24 -0800
  ...yes my friend that is where a westy owner begins to take on a patina of ownership ... the shop keeper says that will be...
• Re: CDOs Ovens and such
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 17:33:09 -0500
  ...CI cooks more evenly, looks fearsome in its > shiny > black patina and carrys enough clout to break your foot if you drop > the oven...
• Re: Advice about buying a bug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:30:50 -0700
  ...Love that Patina of Age. You can never unrestore a car either. now a VANAGON on the other hand.. there you've got a...
• Re: trenching shovel - GDR or GBR?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 14:50:04 -0600
  ...at my shovel ...no markings that I can find....lots of patina > though. > > about loosing stuff ...maddening of course. I can go get something...
• Re: VW Van Profiling
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 20:54:26 -0800
  ...new owner, frame packed with vintage ganja (how's that for "patina"?). So we left the state park the next morning, on our way...
• Re: cheap diesel singlecab on samba..in calif
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:49:53 -0700
  ...one in decent shape and with a little age patina on it .........one that looks real. Then use the thing ....take good care of...
• Considering SO-23 Westy - Input Needed (no real vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - ovalwindow
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 12:30:02 -0800
  ...1) Considerably staining on the ceiling wood. (Kind of cool in a way though, gives it a nice patina....) 2) *Considerable* bubbling from the...
• Nice (Vanagon Westy) VW roadtrip article in mainstream press--TEXT format
  Historical mailing list - Oakland Westfalia
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 18:00:17 -0700
  ...brake lights and anything else that might have gathered a faint patina of dust. ("If I'm not polishing, I'm not happy," he...
• Re: Nice (Vanagon Westy) VW roadtrip article in mainstream press--TEXT format
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 18:12:35 -0700
  ...brake lights and anything else that might have gathered a > faint patina of dust. ("If I'm not polishing, I'm not happy," he...