My experience with them is you do the prep and get it ready to paint and let
them paint it. You  may take more time and do a better job on the body rust
and stone chips, EVERYTHING shows with a shiney paint job.

Joe

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Bias" <rbias@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2001 1:54 PM
Subject: Uhh-Ohhh, better get...

> Good morning All,
>   Well, Peter inspired (and helped) me to finally do something about my
> rusted coolant pipes.  I have been searching and trying to find the right
> material to change out the rusted section of the pipes, and the list
wisdom
> pulls through again.  I went to a local marina and purchased a 12.5 foot,
> 1.25 inch ID, marine exhaust/coolant hose.  Long story short, I now am
worry
> free about the last 4 or so feet of coolant hose into my engine bay.
Thank
> you one and all.  Less than 2 days from picking up Willie in the Van! (Our
> 3'rd adopted child)
>   Question...  I know there was talk about getting your Van painted about
a
> year ago and someone mentioned Maaco.  I know they are independently owned
> and operated but has anyone gotten there Van or car done there and do they
> do a nice job?  We got quotes for over 2K from body shops and our local
> Maaco said $1,300.00.  He said our Van was one of the nicest he
seen/painted
> of that vintage and he could take care of my seam rust for me (which he
knew
> they were prone to have).  He seemed comfortable and aware of the Vanagon.
> In the course of conversation he mentioned things specific to the breed.
> Could anyone voice their opinion for me on the subject?  Thank you for
your
> time.
>
> Rich and Annemarie
> 85 GL "Buba"
>
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