Since my first post on this, I have learned there is an Aliphatic
version of the Urea-based material that I proposed as a protective
coating for the fronts of our beloved vans. The coating can be sprayed
on in matching or contrasting colors to give rock protection. It applied
from 1/16th to 1/8th inches thick. It is to be considered a permanent
application in like manner as to paint, and can be applied smooth like
paint or textured slightly.

This material is the same stuff that the auto industry is molding
certain body parts from, like the bumpers, splash shields in wheel wells
and engine compartments, etc.

Because it can be molded, I am looking into the prospect of molding a
vanagon front, for the purpose of producing a molded bra. If succesful,
this bra could be put on and taken off with relative ease.

Will keep the list posted as this develops.

John Rodgers
Driver of an 88GL with a "Craters of the Moon" front end