I will be having my '84 painted next month. I'm going with two tone. Pale
yellow up and olive green below. The green will just outline the wheel wells
and the run below the low band in between. I'm not sure about the back and
front yet. My body guy buddy, to whom I've already traded my labor in
cabinet work, has talked me into using some bed liner on the front, like a
bra, with paint over it. I decided to have him do the top of the van with
that stuff too, since I carry bikes and kayaks up there and can't help
sometimes dragging them across the roof. I'll post pictures and give an
update when it is done.
Doug
84 Van-Go

Alright-there it is - that unmistakably shaped vehicle called The Vanagon.
Has anyone ever done some nice custom paint to one?  ..and if so I would
like to see photos- I am getting ready for the spring to paint and would
like to see some ideas on color schemes, brands of paint,etc. etc. I will
paint it myself in an outdoor booth on a warm day.
  I mean what really works with a Vanagon?I have searched Google for Vanagon
pics.  A solid candy apple red color looks ok -or fat-retro 80 stripes? The
old "BALL & CHAIN" says make it baby blue on the bottom and white up top--I
think "no"....The shape of the vehicle doesn't lend it to 'traditional'
ideas.  How about flames? or should I keep it original?
 Any short, non aggressive advice will be appreciated.
Gary in Stuart, Florida
1984 Vanagon
1972 "Baha" Beetle

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