Two years ago I had my van repainted from the original UPS Brown to VW
Alpine White and I am very happy with the results. The van had damage
from a collision with a deer and that was repaired at the same time,
along with some minor seam rust.

I'm sure a repaint effects the resale value but my van is so heavily
modified no one would buy it if they were looking for a stock van so I
was not worried. And like you, I never plan on selling it.

The one drawback to white is that dirt and rust shows up more than it
did on dark UPS brown. The seem rust is unfortunately back, but I've
heard it is VERY difficult to get rid of permanently.

Chris

On 4/9/07, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> As I am about to embark on a total body restoration of my 84 Westy (Wolfie)
> - two tone Brown bottom, tan top. I plan to have the entire exterior
> stripped and then remove all window glass, prior to repainting.  I have
> light rust, and one panel I plan to replace.
>
>
>
> The question is. since it is all somewhat original on the exterior, with the
> only modifications being the Bumper Hitch and Hella Fogs in front, should I
> repaint with the same colors or change to something more popular and what
> does changing do to value? (Not that I ever plan on selling it!)
>
>
>
> What colors was the Wolfsburg edition - Full Camper - available in?
>
>
>
> What kind of paint is best, most durable?   The guy I used in 1993, who did
> the last, re-paint used an epoxy Enamel, if I recall.  I am thinking of
> using the same guy again, as it did a fantastic job (but this time, I am
> leaving the rust repair up to him this time).
>
>
>
> Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
>
>
>
> Jack Reynaert
>
> 84 Westy - owned since 87
>
> 181,000 miles on the body, less than 50k miles on the 2.1 motor.
>
> North of Detroit (3 miles from VW's US Head Quarters)
>