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Subject:Re: Need Carfax Check Please & Questions on Painting/Rust
From:john Runberg
Date:Thu, 19 Jun 2003 23:37:56 -0400

Most of this is personal opinion, so treat it that way:

> Anyone know how much it would cost for a decent paint job, 2 colors, silver
> body bumpers, and Orly blue body and roof?
You get what you pay for. A factory-quality paint job (including all the
sanding, color coats, clear coats and more and more sanding) is probably
more than I'd like to know, but if you get estimates let me know. My Carat
is needing this too.
>
> Do they make seat covers for the front, rear, and carat pop-out seats? What
> do they cost?
I believe there are slip-on covers available through Go Westy or somewhere.
Anyone?
>
> If a van has seam rust that not deep can it be sanded out easily?
Now this I DO have an opinion on. The seams are not sealed on the inside
IIRC which means that no matter how much sanding you do, air can still get
to the surface from the back side. The only permanent solution would be to
remove the seam sealer, sand out the rust and zinc chromate the seam. Remove
the interior panels and do the same treatment to the inside of the seam.
Paint it. When everything is nice and purty seal the seam on both sides.
>
> How much to fix a Rear fender is that is cracked?
You mean the fiberglass pieces? Pretty simple. Any shop that works on
Corvettes or boats should be able to help you.

> Is it easy to clean Interior Seats that look very worn and dirty? How (stea=
> m
> clean?)

Haven't used a steam cleaner yet, but have had good success with a heated
wet/dry vac that allows you to spray water cleaner onto the surface and then
suck it back out. My interior was filthy too. Most of the dirt seemed to be
IN the foam - not just on the surface. It took me several cleanings followed
by watching the dirt magically re-appear to realize :(

> On all rear seat vanagons do they have shoulder restraints seatbelts?
Yes, on at lest the non-campers.

john