Depends on whether you have a clear-coat finish or not.  The '86 probably
does (or did from new) and the  '83 certainly does not.

                                                            Jay

Simon Reinhardt <simon@FARRSIDE.NET>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 09/24/2002
09:13:46 AM

Please respond to Simon Reinhardt <simon@FARRSIDE.NET>

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Subject:    Re: Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound...

I've used Meguiar's Body Scrub with fine results- it's not really a
rubbing compound per se, but it does do the job without being too
harsh. Between it and the polish (step 2), I got rid of a fairly heavy
haze on my '86.
Of course, it helped to have an orbital buffer!
-Simon

On Tuesday, September 24, 2002, at 06:56  AM, Gordy Jones wrote:

> Has anyone ever used this stuff? it's to use before a wax to get rid
> of weathering/oxidation. My van has a lot of oxidation so i want to
> try this but i was wondering if it might be too abrasive that it might
> take paint off. any ideas?
>
>
> ~83 Green Air-Cooled Westy

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