Thanks Mark but I'm a long way from you in N.W. PA.  I bought a new line of
paint made by PPG called "OMNI"  I was very happy with the color match and
the price was right at $10.00 per quart.  I bought the recommended reducer
from the counter guy but have no idea if it was best for my
circumstances.  I did not add any hardener because I figured it would be
challenge enough for me to get it reduced correctly and did not want to add
hardener to the puzzle.  I'm sure anyone that paints that is reading this
is seeing it is clear I didn't know what I was doing. I grateful for the
pointers incase I take another shot at it.

thanks

At 01:09 AM 8/18/00 -0700, Mark Dorm wrote:
>If you live in Southern Cal I know where you can get a decent paint for a
>decent price...
>
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>>Flash silver is just the name that vw gave to the silver color that is my
>>original color.  I did the paint job myself and it turned out really bad.
>>It has a metal flake to it and I could not get it to come out evenly.  I
>>have heavy spots and light spots all over. My van is better than when I
>>bought it but really needs redone by a pro but $$$$.
>>
>>thanks,
>>
>>Bart
>>
>>At 10:33 PM 8/15/00 -0700, you wrote:
>>
>>>I know what PPG is but what is flash silver???
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>I tried repainting my '87 with PPG flash silver and it turned out pretty
>>>>outrageous.
>>>>
>>>>Bart
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