James, I had my '84 repainted earlier this year.  Had paint shop repaint to
original white.  Also, things go better if you have the window seals, etc.,
replaced at the same time.

John
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Ballen" <ballenjames@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 4:51 PM
Subject: Suggestions on new paint

> Hi folks,
>
> I've decided to get my '83.5 camper repainted!
> Right now it is the stock '83/'84 vanagon two-tone blue.  I've pretty much
> decided that I want to get it done in one color, a dark blue of some sort,
> nothing too flashy.
>
> I like some of the dark blue that i've seen on the ~2000 model year VW's,
> but i don't know what the code or actual name is.  I don't have a huge
> budget, and I'm thinking that many of the newer clearcoat and metallic
> paints will probably be more expensive unfortunately...but I would like to
> give my van a more modern look.
>
> If anyone has any suggestions on specific colors or other things i should
> watch out for at paint/body shops, I would really appreciate you sharing
> them...I've never gotten a vehicle repainted before, but have done a bunch
> of research already.
>
> I am in the San Francisco Bay Area, so if anyone has specific shop
> recommendations, that would also be most helpful.
>
> thanks all!
> will definitely share some pics when all is said and done.
>
> -James
> '83.5 Country Homes Camper
>
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