On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 6:19 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> So nice to see other peoples "dirty laundry"   :^)
>
> For those who don't know, it seems that over time, the top rubs,
> removes some paint and depending on local climate (?), rust starts.
> Alistair Bell on the Vanagon list posted images and text here:
> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/08/07/vanagon-my-inattention-one-year-ago-bites-me/
>   Posted this on the WW list as people are likely thinking of "dusting
> off" their rigs. Spring is near.
>
> Was inspired by JB's roof and poptop clean up decided to venture in.
> It's been bugging me for a while anyway and the rack is cracked (PO)
> so time to start huffing fiberglass fumes!
>
> Image of luggage rack off:
> https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/BodyWork#slideshow/5847589924027527842
>
> Rust is minimal. In LH of image you can kind of see some rust.
> Driverside has worse spots. (Since the paint under the rack sees no
> sunlight, I'll be curious to see if the "OEM" colour Lemco paint
> matches reasonably well.)
>
> Also....
>
> IIRC it was Ken Wilford who mentioned this as a pet peeve. With all
> good intentions, a few years ago, I'd secured the old failing rubber
> seals with Goop. This worked but made clean up harder. Seems the
> Van-cafe kit is a "glue on" type, as they included a tube of Loctite
> black adhesive (30540) but maybe the stuff they supplied is easier to
> remove come time?
>
> Anyhow....
>
> Poptop rehab will have to wait as I fly solo when I work. Besides; I
> really want to do some camping before work starts!
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
>
> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
>
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines

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Neil n

65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp

'88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.

'81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/

Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:

http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines