Thanks Alistair.
Ya, I know what you mean re: flap material.
I'd be curious of long term wear too.

8 hours for entire paint job? Wow. He must work fast!
Or not too much prep work required for that job?

On 3/26/15, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Yes he painted it himself. He readily admits that it was a quick and dirty
> job. No window pulling etc. He allowed himself 8 hrs for the entire job. Had
> a bit of a hiccup with compressor between one of the coats, got a couple of
> runs but he doesn't mind. He has a good attitude about the van, wants to use
> it, with the kids, and not be worried about scratches and dents.
>
> I looked for something other than the beer cap. I have seen on the samba
> folk using primer bulb from 2 stroke engine. I couldn't find anything like
> that and I wanted to get the dash back in that same weekend. So I gave the
> bottle cap a try, overnight cure of the JB weld, then some extensive
> testing.... I tried to get it off, no go.
>
> Yes, only a few clips on the box. When I did my box there were more clips. I
> dunno why the difference.
>
> As you might imagine, the flap foam was quite degraded. The stuff just broke
> up when touched. The sealing edges of the foam were already gone.
>
> You know I do worry a little about how long the replacement foam will last.
> I wonder if it will degrade faster due to the heat in there.
>
> Alistair

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