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• Sanding enamel
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 12:12:21 -0400
  ...The compound I am using is Turtle Wax "Rubbing Compound". Should I try another brand? More industrial strength compound? Should I be using a...
• Re: D3 Sealing Compound
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:37:10 -0700
  https://www.europaparts.com/sealing-compound-d176404a2.html https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/554704-what-is-vw-sealing-compound...
• Re: Rubbing Compound
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 8 May 2000 16:24:56 -0700
  Well, there's "rubbing compound" and there's "polishing compound". They are different levels of abrasiveness. Normally rubbing compound is more abrasive, and is...
• Performanc brake pads? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:02:22 -0800
  ...Pagid (just one manufacturer of many) offers perhaps 4 different compounds for that brake, in different compounds. My preferred one in the Pagid line...
• Re: Question: Polishing Glass
  Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
  Tue, 14 May 1996 16:53:23 -0500
  Claralw@aol.com wrote: > > I know there are compounds that are sold specifically to remove scratches > from glass, but in my ever-thrifty quest...
• Re: DigiJet Hall Control Unit Maint' Point & Poll
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:53:06 -0500
  ...Using more than that amount will degrade the system, because heat sink compound isn't actually a very good conductor of heat. Yrs, d
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Thu, 25 May 2000 00:31:42 EDT
  Gosh, I thought it was a polyester resin compound which cured in the absence of air. Scott De Santi 86 Vanagon 2WD (The Wobbly...
• Re: D6-Syncro Locking Compound
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Mon, 15 May 2000 22:49:30 -0400
  ...D6-Syncro Locking Compound > When assembling the front hubs of a Syncro, the Bentley Bible calls for D6 > locking compound. I called the local...
• D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 24 May 2000 08:42:27 -0400
  Bentley makes some references to use D6 locking compound (in my case: putting ouside door handle back on). What is it and where do...
• Re: D6-Syncro Locking Compound
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 15 May 2000 22:39:14 EDT
  When assembling the front hubs of a Syncro, the Bentley Bible calls for D6 locking compound. I called the local VW Den of Iniquity...
• Re: [tiico]replacing catalytic converter.
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 22:01:05 -0600
  if the sensor originally had some anitseaze compound applied they usually will screw out with a little effort. if the compound was never applied...
• D3 Sealing Compound
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:14:44 -0400
  ...intake manifold and noticed in Bentley that I should use "D3 sealing compound" on the bolt threads. Is there a good substitute for that?
• Re: oxygen sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 11:53:14 -0800
  If you use and get any lead type anti-seize compound near or forward (upstream) of the o2 sensor, even a small amount will...
• Re: Kool Patch
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 14:41:27 -0500
  http://mymatweb.com/search/SpecificMaterialText.asp?bassnum=WTEXA171 The Texaco rustproofing compound is still used by only a few rustproofing shops in the Detroit...
• Propane fitting thread compound
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:51:18 -0900
  ...It appears to me that the manufacturer used the red (permanent) loctite thread lock compound. I'm just curious if this is the stuff...
• Re: Sound, vibration, thermal, moisture materials
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:00:01 -0400
  I use Acoustical Solutions VBD-10 water based damping compound, and Enguard insulation. The latter is NLA but I have a small stash I...
• Question: Polishing Glass
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Mon, 13 May 1996 15:15:39 -0500 (CDT)
  I know there are compounds that are sold specifically to remove scratches from glass, but in my ever-thrifty quest for solutions, I wonder...
• Re: antisieze compound
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 12:42:39 EST
  George, Many anti-seize compounds contain lead. Lead is certain, almost instant, death for an O2 sensor. There are a number of copper based...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:55:41 -0800
  ...I googled "cut-resistant dual silica tread compound" and see info dating back to the 90's so it may well be that older...
• Preferred Anti Seize Compound
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 07:03:17 -0700
  ...Does anyone have a preferred brand or type of anti seize compound that they've had really good luck with or would swear by...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:00:49 -0700
  ...I think it /SiliCONE,/ dagnabit, not siliCON! One's a compound -- a squishy gooey compound -- the other's a kinda glassy metal. (Sorry -- pet...
• Re: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 24 May 2000 08:24:50 -0700
  ...Karl Ploessl wrote: > > Bentley makes some references to use D6 locking compound (in my case: > putting ouside door handle back on). What is it...
• Re: water spots on windows... how to get rid of them
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 08:32:54 -0700
  ...since car paint is very soft compared to glass he recommend trying Turtle Wax medium polishing compound (green label) first - if the water spots...
• Re: Propane fitting thread compound
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:14:31 -0700
  ...Propane fitting thread compound > Hi folks: > > Have a question about assembling of the threaded portion of brass propane fittings. I just purchased a Stay...
• Re: Rubbing Compound
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 8 May 2000 15:57:28 -0700
  Caveat to using rubbing compound: Watch out for corners and edges - the paint will wear through to the primer very easily, ESPECIALLY if using...
• Cooling System stop-leak compounds
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 May 2005 06:47:22 -0500
  ...Are these coolant stop-leak compounds really effective? And what would be the prospects for stopping this leak with such a compound. I confess...
• Re: Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 06:27:37 -0700
  ...If it's *really* oxidized, use Dupont Polishing Compound. It's much less abrasive that the rubbing compound. (Green can) or, if it's...
• Re: Cooling System stop-leak compounds
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 00:06:09 -0400
  ...Are these coolant stop-leak compounds really effective? And what would be the prospects for stopping this leak with such a compound. I confess...
• Skylight replacing: "fiber gum or suitable caulking"?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 May 2005 16:44:23 -0700
  ...The replacement Volks Cafe skylight directions say to "add fiber gum or suitable caulking compound for fastening hardware to prevent any water leakage through...
• anti-seize + oxy sensor ??
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 09:54:40 -0400
  ...Don't want it! Is it possible that this compound is interfering with the sensor's function? The compound is made by Lock-Tite...
• Re: Cooling System stop-leak compounds
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 02:53:33 -0500
  ...Are these coolant stop-leak compounds really effective? And >what would be the prospects for stopping this leak with such a compound. > >I confess...
• Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Thomas J. LaLanne
  Tue, 14 May 2002 19:37:43 -0700
  ...West Marine had a compound that promised to remove oxidation, but it was just a light polishing compound. I finished my luggage rack beautifully...
• water spots on windows... how to get rid of them
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 09:17:01 -0700
  ...a friend, professional car detailer came to the rescue.. - get a mild grade polishing compound like white Turtle Wax - steel wool pads, grade 0000...
• Re: Sanding enamel
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 11:17:38 -0500
  ...One, 3-M super duty rubbing compound, Two, Finesse, to polish out the swirl marks from the compound. This system works for me. Later...
• Re: Fresh coat of paint or not?
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:48:29 -0800
  ...now is a good time of the year to do this type of work---in the hot heat you will find the compound will...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 14:27:53 -0800
  ...So they didn't have this new compound. > > Sean G > > > > From: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Sent: Monday, November...
• Re: Anyone... ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 10:18:52 -0400
  ...molding one in place from silicone rubber or other molding compound or potting compound. david -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...
• Syncro-Tech. front axle Question
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 13 Oct 1996 23:05:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...When installing the outer front CV joint into the wheel hub Bentley wants the splines to be lock compounded to the hub! Bentley manual...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:13:53 -0700
  ...I think it /SiliCONE,/ dagnabit, not siliCON! One's a compound -- a squishy gooey compound -- the other's a kinda glassy metal. (Sorry -- pet...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 29 Sep 1994 12:48:32 -0500 (CDT)
  On Thu, 29 Sep 1994, Gerald Skerbitz wrote: > I cleaned 'em with WD40 and put a bunch of antisieze compound on them. I > wasn...
• Re: Question: Polishing Glass
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 17:26:24 -0400
  I know there are compounds that are sold specifically to remove scratches from glass, but in my ever-thrifty quest for solutions, I wonder...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:42:15 -0800
  ...Gary > /SiliCONE,/ dagnabit, not siliCON! One's a compound -- a squishy gooey > compound -- the other's a kinda glassy metal. > > (Sorry -- pet peeve, I...
• Re: Cleaning bad grounds
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 00:35:07 EST
  In a message dated 2/7/05 8:39:26 PM, wrack@COMCAST.NET writes: << The results indicate that many anti-sieze compounds have...
• Waterboxer Head Gasket Sealant
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 09:08:54 -0600
  ...bought from Bus Depot - it's green and labeled Universal Sealing Compound 100PU. Anyone out there know if this is the correct type for...
• Re: Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 15:06:57 +0000
  ...Use anit-sieze > compound on the threads, to prevent this problem again. > WARNING: Do not get this compound on the sensor > tip, for it...
• Re: water spots on windows... how to get rid of them
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 11:18:18 -0500
  ...spray some water on it when the polishing compound starts to dry, > add some more... and lot elbow grease.. > > finishing of with your favorite...
• Re: Need:instument pod frame
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Aug 1996 15:10:08 -0400
  ...A liquid epoxy should work well for a boss that is cracked or split, while a putty compound would work better if the boss...
• Re: replacing fuel hose
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 17:40:08 -0400
  How about putting thread locking compound on the clamps?
• Re: antisieze compound
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 18:49:37 -0500
  ...antisieze compound > antisieze on what? The oxygen sensor i suppose. There is junk in the > antisiezxe compound that will quickly foul up your oxygen...
• Cleaning westy top
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 07:23:15 -0500
  ...I tried 409 and rubbing compound. The compound worked the best, but still left some of the stain. Bleach seems too harsh. I did...
• Re: Propane fitting thread compound
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:20:06 -0800
  ...It appears to me that the manufacturer used the red (permanent) loctite thread lock compound. I'm just curious if this is the stuff...
• More revenge....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 16:56:37 -0400 (EDT)
  ...A less destructive revenge tool is Anti Seize Compound. Liberally apply to the inside of the outside door handle of a car. When your...
• Re: Syncro-Tech. front axle Question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:37:14 -0400
  > When installing the outer front CV joint into the wheel > hub Bentley wants the splines to be lock compounded to the > hub! Bentley manual...
• Re: anti-seize + oxy sensor ??
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 15:16:03 -0700
  I bought the expensive O2 sensor and it had a little sauce on the threads that looked a lot like anti seize compound, but...
• Propane tank--attaching the "splitter" to the tank
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 20:36:44 -0500
  ...I'm wondering if there is some kid of thread compound or something I should use when screwing that on to the tank output...
• Re: burred spark plug threads
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:30:35 -0500
  You know about anti-sieze compound for the new spark plug,right?
• Re: ? paint removal
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 18:22:57 -0700
  re: gray on maroon Rubbing compound. Keep it on the gray only until it disappears.
• Re: paint removal solutions
  Historical mailing list - STEPHANIE WOLZ
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 12:23:14 -0800
  If dealing with a smallish area, toothpaste works well as rubbing compound. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Horrocks" <FoxhntrPat@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Rubbing Compound
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 8 May 2000 19:11:12 -0500
  I agree - the results are amazing! I did the same thing last year with another product (GT-88 scratch remover - a fancy rubbing compound...
• RE: Snow Tires??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 18:58:24 PDT
  ...I believe this is because the rubber compound used on the outer circumference is softer. Once the soft compound is worn away these tires...