Right now, I am just wanting to finish off the rust repairs, but am planning on having the body repainted in the not too distant future.� Do you think I would need the clear coat for this "temporary" patch?� I'm not expecting a perfect match, there is a lot of variation in paint sheen vs chalking already.
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Also, what paint chemistry (type of paint) do you think would best be used for this '82?� I suppose the body shops I talk to will have their opinions, but I'm trying to get some unbiased opinions on that.� I will probably not have all of the paint removed when I have it repainted, it will be blended in under the pop top, for instance.

--- On Fri, 4/10/09, Adrian Bertarelli <abertarelli@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Adrian Bertarelli <abertarelli@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Body Paint materials
To: "AD Felder" <dieseldoofus@yahoo.com>
Date: Friday, April 10, 2009, 9:25 AM

All of your auto body places get thier paint from somewhere.� I get my
supplies from sherwim williams.� They have two stores the regular
paint store (house) and auto paint.� Call them and ask them if they
sell auto pain.� They can match up any body code color.� Just painted
my land rover.� Remember you need to buy a ton of stuff when doing
auto paint.� You need paint, reducer, clear, hardener.
Adrian
On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 8:10 AM, AD Felder <dieseldoofus@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Anyone know of a good source for small quantities (pint or two) of touch-up paint in actual VW colors, or good match?� Also, what paint and primer chemistry for an 82 Vanagon?� Mail order OK but if there's a source around Central Texas I could pick up from that would be better.� A search of local businesses reveals only body shops, no supplier of paints.� All the body shops are too busy taking care of the 20,000 or so hail damaged cars to talk about this.� I plan to use this in a preval sprayer to finish up from de-rusting here and there.
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