For custom paint on a Vanagon, I have only one piece of advice: Go for the
Magnum P.I. look!

Cheers,
Bruce

>From: dieselslave <clonestar@ADELPHIA.NET>
>Reply-To: dieselslave <clonestar@ADELPHIA.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: your ideas please on  painting vanagon.
>Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 20:24:00 -0500
>
>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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