Interesting. Good tip.

I really should use the right products from the get-go. Or at least
try to read the directions! I  found my tin of "Rust Check" primer.
That paint will accept automotive type enamel top coat.

I had read on this list recently, about VW dearlerships possibly
providing matched paint. My dealership didn't show anything for my 81'
Westy. LH8B paint code IIRC. So I priced out a spray can of "matched"
paint from my FLAPS. They want $40 (!) for it. And would want more for
a pint of it! At least most of the touch up is behind the grill I cut
the hole for.

Neil.

On Feb 16, 2008 6:23 PM, Scott Daniel - Shazam
<scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> I've been using 'self etching primer' lately.
> It's a soft green color..........
> And at least with brush-on acrylic enamel touch up paint, the self etching
> primer makes that paint go on SO smoothly it's just fantastic.
> With a dead perfect color match by paint code, it makes the touched up spots
> even nicer than the untouched original paint.
> Scott
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> neil N
> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 2:28 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
>
> Yes. I did. --- ;^)
>
> AFAIK, the only paint that should go over Tremclad primer is Tremclad
> rust paint.
>
> I believe it says that on the can. (the directions on mine are hard to read)
>
> After cutting the hole for the lower rad grill, I thought I'd paint
> the exposed bits plus a bit more in the area. I primed with Tremclad
> primer and top coated with spray paint.
>
> It totally lifted and melted the primer.
>
> lol !
>
> So rather than watch paint dry, I thought I'd post this for the paint
> newbies! --- :^)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco"
>
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>

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