I removed mine with a bunch of other metal parts and I had them all powder
coated. added knew stove knobs and decals from gowesty. one of the best
appearance mods I've done. looks so much better now.

http://dasmotoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/vanagon_powdercoat.jpg

http://dasmotoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/stovepanel.jpg

Abel Longoria
www.DasMotoClub.com

On Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 6:10 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> You can take the panel off, take it to certain paint stores (call around)
> and they will scan the item and sell you a custom can of the exact color
> with clear coat if you want it.
>
> Then, before you reinstall it, check with me. I have a project going to
> produce spray paint stencil masks of the westy logo and lettering on the
> big panel. I already have the small led panels for the various 82, 83 and
> the later grey versions to peel and stick over the small panel after it is
> repainted.
>
> Don't be in a rush, the guy doing the stencils is powder coating a bunch of
> early westy interior metal stuff for me and he is a perfectionist and
> taking his time. I have agreed not to hurry things.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 14, 2014 at 9:43 PM, Mister Tom <TomsGroups@salicos.com>
> wrote:
>
> > My stove has rust on the front panels - the long one with Westfalia on
> it,
> > and the shorter one that has the water level, etc.
> >
> >
> >
> > Anybody parting out a stove and/or have pieces to sell?
> >
> >
> >
> > Tom Salicos
> >
> > '87 Syncro Westy w/Eg-33
> >
>