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Re: Remving the camping equipment and a source for paint
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Thu, 1 Mar 2007 19:06:11 -0800
...Only choice is enamel, from what I understand. Bottom line is don't waste you money on paintscratch (or any lacquer-based paint) if...
Vanagon, Paint, and Isocyanates
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Thu, 6 Jan 2000 08:36:22 -0700
...A side effect of using a catalyst with acrylic enamel is that the rapid curing makes the paint harder. That's why the catalyst...
Re: Paint the plastic bumper extensions?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:39:17 EST
...ive been painting plastic parts for years before "fusion" with regular rustoleum enamel or krylon enamel and because of my proper prep - ive never...
Re: Oxidized pop-top on my '90 Westy Multivan
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:27:16 -0800
Yep, repainting is the only real fix, and if you use a high quality two part enamel paint (NOT lacquer) It will be a...
Re: Wet Sanding Acrylic Enamel
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Tue, 8 May 2001 21:26:43 -0400
At 04:44 PM 5/8/2001 -0400, Paul Borghese wrote: > > Does anyone know if you can wet sand acrylic enamel then use a...
Re: What type of paint is original on our Bays??
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:34:11 EST
...of paint on our westies? I'm > thinking it was single stage enamel? Anyone know for sure. Was it Spies Hecker > paint? Would appreciate...
How Do I Paint My Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Mon, 19 Oct 1998 07:16:24 -0700
Hello, It's been 25 years since I painted a car. Back then the choice was lacquer or enamel. I used enamel with an...
Matching west interior tan using enamel paint.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:15:40 -0500
...rustoleum Red enamel until the colors matched. I did this in the sunlight, outdoors where I could put a drop of paint on the...
Amount of paint to paint a Westfalia?
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:40:03 -0800
So how much paint is needed to paint a baywindow westy? I'm using HVLP and probably enamel. I just found out lacquer is...
Re: Paint the plastic bumper extensions?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:37:43 -0800
...ive been painting plastic parts for years before "fusion" with regular rustoleum enamel or krylon enamel and because of my proper prep - ive never...
Re: Body Shop question
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 21:39:01 -0600
...of quality you demand--- Paint the van with straight enamel ----cheapest ( zero color retention ) Paint the van with acrylic enamel---better, but figure on...
Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
Historical mailing list - TC
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:50:47 -0700
...Our Tremclad is an Alkyd enamel oil base paint and it will yellow overtime. Excessive and repeated heat can accelerate the yellowing process. However...
Re: Paint thinner
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 16:30:06 -0400
...It might need lacquer thinner NOT paint thinner. << It's DuPont Centari Acrylic Enamel part # K8013AN Assuan Brown. Thanks, Bryan
Re: Body Shop question
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 20:41:47 -0800
...of quality you demand--- > > Paint the van with straight enamel ----cheapest ( zero color retention ) > > Paint the van with acrylic enamel---better, but figure on...
Clear Coat..Good/Bad?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 19 Oct 1995 13:15:12 -0700
Thanks again for all your thoughts...I'd like to make this paint job last more that 6yrs (my last $300 two tone enamel...
Re: Wet Sanding Acrylic Enamel
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Tue, 8 May 2001 22:35:27 -0500
...top of the paint, that helps protect the pigment from the UV of the suns rays, and that ole, enamel won't last very...
Re: Painting door handles - now mirrors?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:17:40 EDT
...Have used both but not on the mirrors. > > you dont need any "special" paint for hard plastic. regular enamels will do. chris
Paint Type?? (some vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 19:09:22 -0500
...What is my Westy painted with? Lacquer? Enamel? Acrylic? Oil? Latex? Imron? Gesso? Is this still a good paint for a long-term, quality...
Sanding enamel
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 12:12:21 -0400
...sanding acrylic enamel. After following some suggestions I am still having problems. After the sanding (600, 1000, and 1500 grit) the paint looks very...
Re: about the "Best Oil" to use in our WaterBoxer
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 08:51:06 -0400
...getting some high-temp/high-gloss white engine enamel for another project, I'll be painting the end of my dipstick for sure. Cheers...
Re: Paint the plastic bumper extensions?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:47:34 -0800
...ive been painting plastic parts for years before > "fusion" with regular rustoleum enamel or krylon enamel and because of my > proper > prep - ive never...
What type of paint is original on our Bays??
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:48:15 -0800
Just wondering what was the original type of paint on our westies? I'm thinking it was single stage enamel? Anyone know for sure...
One Shot Sign Paint for Painting a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:20:08 -0500
Is the UV protective One Shot Enamel sign paint suitable for the brush/roller technique of painting a Vanagon? Will it hold up well...
Re: [WetWesties] Re: [T2] $50 dollar rustoleum/tremclad paint job pictures?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:39:06 -0800
...Spraying also uses a LOT less paint. > > There are also different grades of enamel. .... > Since being hired by a national sign industry supply company...
Re: Amount of paint to paint a Westfalia?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:38:50 -0500
...That mean you won't be able to buy anything else then water base paint. Enamel may be sold a bit longer (older style...
Re: How do I paint my Door Handles?
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Thu, 10 May 2001 15:01:34 EDT
...have come painted from the factory. Anyway, I sanded mine w/ fine sand paper then shot it with simple automotive spray enamel. I've...
Re: Oven-baked paint finish
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 3 Jan 2024 18:06:41 -0800
Richard, You know by now that baking enamel type paint is a thing. Can be a rat hole of possibilities. But it does rely...
'64 21-Window getting painted!
Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
Fri, 28 Jun 1996 15:13:31 -0400
...PPG now has it in their top of the line urethane paint (forget the actual product name). Still not available in acrylic enamel or...
Re: [T2] $50 dollar rustoleum/tremclad paint job pictures?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:33:47 -0500
Hi Courtney, I did a headcount of the vehicles I have painted with enamel and there are at least seven in my past. I...
Re: Help me choose Sunny's grill style!
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sun, 25 Mar 2001 23:44:36 -0600
...A black paint meant for trim works better. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy > Paul, > Laquer will attack plastic. > As long as it's enamel your...
Re: Wet Sanding Acrylic Enamel
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 8 May 2001 15:32:48 -0700
...Clearcoats are too glossy and too easily scratched, and some of the urethane enamels are too glossy for my taste right out of the...
Re: Remving the camping equipment and a source for paint
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Fri, 2 Mar 2007 09:03:32 -0800
...Your Vanagon came from the factory with acrylic > enamel on it. Check with your local automotive paint supplier.
Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:48:30 -0800
...That paint will accept automotive type enamel top coat. I had read on this list recently, about VW dearlerships possibly providing matched paint. My...
Westy grey matching paint
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:14:39 -0600
...Kwal paint store and they matched it. The product is an oil-based egg-shell finish " Accu-Pro Int./Ext. Alkyd Eggshell Enamel" and...
Re: Is it safe to pull out the chrome window strips?
Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
Thu, 5 Apr 2001 18:57:33 -0500
...Just go to your local hobby store and get some Model Master flat black enamel paint, thin it about 70% paint, 30% thinner and...
Re: Sanding enamel
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 11:17:38 -0500
You need a high speed buffer, like a Milwaukee, of B&D, or something that polsihes the paint, that spins at about 2000 rpm...
Re: Body Shop question
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 22:46:52 -0600
...of quality you demand--- Paint the van with straight enamel ----cheapest ( zero color retention ) Paint the van with acrylic enamel---better, but figure on...
Re: Oven-baked paint finish
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 4 Jan 2024 14:11:54 -0600
...But it does rely on the appropriate paint, old days it was oil based enamel type. > > Leaving aside jappaning. That’s baked but different...
Re: Hats off to the finder of the Sherwin-Williams pop-top paint!
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Wed, 5 Jun 2002 00:03:59 -0500
...rubbing and polishing the paint----with zero penelty--- If the paint was a straight enamel, or even Acrylc enamel--yep it takes that long...
Re: headliner material for westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Wetzel
Mon, 9 Feb 2004 10:03:49 -0800
...I pulled the vinyl out, went to a paint store and bought a matching enamel house paint and simply painted mine. The adhesive from...
Re: Greetings all
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Fri, 27 Jun 2003 20:47:35 -0700
...then put primer over it and paint it later. Primer will not seal it. Follow with just good quality spray can ENAMEL. I use...
Re: Body Shop question
Historical mailing list - andrewbell
Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:04:30 -0600
...of quality you demand--- > Paint the van with straight enamel ----cheapest ( zero color retention ) > Paint the van with acrylic enamel---better, but figure on...
Earl Scheib paint job
Historical mailing list - mordo
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:11:30 -0500
There are many one-part urethane marine enamels that are likewise self-leveling and are applied with foam rollers. Typically, hte coat of paint...
Re: Where can I buy Vanagon paint?
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Wed, 2 Aug 2006 14:47:28 -0700
...They can make up spray cans in either enamel or lacquer working from your paint code. http://www.towerpaint.com/ The match I got...
Painting the Exterior Fiberglass Body molding and bumpers- best methods, materials?
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Sat, 3 Jun 2006 17:58:07 -0400
...Then spray paint. My question is what to paint it with... I see Lacquer, Enamel, or Latex. I also see that Plasti-dip has...
Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:35:21 -0800
...That paint will accept automotive type enamel top coat. I had read on this list recently, about VW dearlerships possibly providing matched paint. My...
Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:56:02 -0800
...Or at least > try to read the directions! I found my tin of "Rust Check" primer. > That paint will accept automotive type enamel top...
Re: Can you use Fingernail Polish Over Bare Metal
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 29 Oct 2004 07:57:29 -0700
Finger nail enamel is actually pretty good enamel. Chips on nails because that's a harsh environment for paint. Flex and lots of chances...
Re, Re, Re, Seam Sealer.
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 18:06:22 -0500
...prior to painting the whole van, or you could, very easily just paint the seam with lacquer, or acrylic enamel, or paint of your...
Few things for our trip on the longest road in the USA
Historical mailing list
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 22:06:52 +0000
...and am now deciding on a non-H2O primer and paint. So, lacquer, enamel, polyurethane?? What do you think is the best?? Next, we...
Re: Painting Pop-Top
Historical mailing list - robot .
Tue, 30 May 2000 16:36:48 PDT
...tim o'brien >I painted mine last summer. I used a two part catalyzed polyurethane >acrylic enamel from PPG. To prep the surface I...
Anyone use TREMCO paint
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:30:54 -0500
Anybody have experiece with TREMCO (by BFGoodrich) paint products. I need to repaint my uncles truck before winter (Dodge, late 80's, profound, even...
Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:51:12 -0800
...Or at least > > try to read the directions! I found my tin of "Rust Check" primer. > > That paint will accept automotive type enamel top...
Re: Where can I buy Vanagon paint?
Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
Thu, 3 Aug 2006 08:37:53 -0400
...They can make up spray cans in either enamel or lacquer working from your paint code. http://www.towerpaint.com/ The match I got...
Re: painting exhaust
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Mon, 19 May 2003 19:00:47 -0700
I patched up my '87 exhaust and painted it using a Rust-Oleum high-temp enamel. After three coats it looked like a huge...
Re: [T2] Amount of paint to paint a Westfalia?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:34:54 -0500
...wrote: > So how much paint is needed to paint a baywindow westy? I'm using HVLP and > probably enamel. I just found out lacquer...
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: PSA Frog Tape & Painting A Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 9 Oct 2011 09:19:08 -0500
...I have > spent less than $200.00 on paint (Dupont Acrylic Centari enamel) and > materials. Is it perfect? No, but it looks a whole...
Re: Paint thinner
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 23:06:33 -0400
...It might need lacquer > thinner NOT paint thinner. << > > It's DuPont Centari Acrylic Enamel part # K8013AN Assuan Brown. > > Thanks, > Bryan >
Re: Flaking paint on stove control panel discussion
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 19 Feb 2002 05:57:19 -0800
...paint with POR-15 paint-(follow the instructions) 5) lightly sand with 200 grit (take the shine off) 6) Top-coat with enamel of...