Hi All,

Been lurking for about a year since I picked up our 81 Westy and have gleaned
much from you guys. Our Westy was originally Brown, then some sort of Maroon
Metalflake when we got it which was hideous. After removing the interior,
cleaning it up, reassembling with home-made headliner, cushion upholstery and
door panels, painting the top with gloss white oil based equipment enamel we
had little money -- ($300.00) left over. We crudely prepped the body with naval
jelly, spot filler and elbow grease, brought it to Maaco and asked them to do
the best they could for $300.00. For the money I can't complain, it won't win
any shows but after a year it's still shiny and at a 100 feet looks great! (to
me!)

Doran

65 Bug - Hugbug
81 Westy - Shickley
72 Mercedes 220d - Patton
76 Mercedes 280c - For Sale
do I have to list them all?

"diverse_imaging@yahoonixthespam" wrote:

> I'd agree that Maaco probably isn't cranking out Concours-quality at even
> their best franchises.
>
> But for a lot of us, that caliber of painting isn't critical, especially on
> an older Vanagon. We're merely correcting fading, covering some body rust or
> accident damage, maybe exacting a color change.
>