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Subject:Re: Want to paint camper roof
From:Bob Allen
Date:Tue, 14 May 2002 20:43:09 -0400

Go to a marine store and get some fiberglass cleaner. works great and a bit
cheaper.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Talevich" <timhcl@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 8:34 PM
Subject: Want to paint camper roof

> Hello all,
>
> Like many others I see out there, the roof of my 88 Westy is faded. I'd
like
> to paint it, and I'm looking for tips:
>
> -First, I'm assuming there's no way to restore the current paint, as you
> might with the body by using a rubbing compound. Am I correct?
>
> -What kind of paint would I use?
>
> -Any particular tips on prep work?
>
> -What should I treat the finished paint with to keep it from fading?
>
> Any other tips from anybody who has done this project would be greatly
> appreciated. My paint color, by the way, is Titian metallic red.
>
> Tim T.
>
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