The deer damage means I'm driving around with HUGE grey primer oatches
on the sides. She needs a paint job to be sure.

As for pristine, other than the aformentioned deer dents - which are
fixed, my van is about as close as they come to pristine in Canada
(ie: salty road country). Minimal seam rust (only 3 spots, and only
just starting), around 120,000 KM (74,000 Miles) on the clock.

The reviews have been mixed about the paint job, lots of naysayers but
there have also been a few people who have actually done it (left the
interior another color) and said its fine to live with. So I am now
really leaning towards a white exterior.

Chris

> On 6/28/05, THX0001@aol.com <THX0001@aol.com> wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 6/27/05 12:55:17 PM, gronski@GMAIL.COM writes:
> >
> > << My 1986 syncro is currently painted dark brown . . . What are your
> > thoughts on repainting the van differently from its original color? >>
> >
> > I think that Regan Era Brown is the worst color for a car.  In my experience,
> > it seems that a true brown color sucks up heat faster than liquid sodium.
> > But . . . is it really worth it to do a fine paint job on the van in the first
> > place?  If the van were truly PRISTINE, perhaps.  Then again, if it were truly
> > pristine, it wouldn't need a paint job.  I have a Syncro with absolutely NO
> > seam rust nor body damage.  It has it's share of door dings and paint chips, but
> > it is in fine condition otherwise.  If, and that's a big IF, I ever decide to
> > have it cleaned up, I'll tell my body guy to fettle it with the least amount
> > of paintwork he can get away with.
> >
> > Waiting for a Vanagon to become collectable may be like waiting for Godot.
> >
> > George
> >
>