In a message dated 99-03-14 12:55:04 EST, lkchris@USWEST.NET writes:

<< If anyone's interested, Land Rover Owner International
 magazine (http://www.lroi.com) frequently has articles about
 automotive painting using a brush.  This way your Syncro
 will fit in better on safari and not outshine the Rovers.

  >>

i would like to add, listmember (or ex listmember?) Charles Benett from the
NYC metro area runs a vw van paint shop.  the exact location changes, tho it
is usually in the parking lot of Wal Mart's, surrounding the metro NYC area.
he has taken vw van painting to a new height...  he will paint your vanagon,
with a brush, and his rates are very reasonable.  any color you want, as long
as it's rustoleum brown primer.
extra is charged for the "flake" look. (it's actually rust flakes)  but adds a
defining touch.  painting of the doorhandles, window rubber etc, is included
in the price.
this is also an enviornmentally friendly paint job, as no ozone depleting
propellants are emitted from spraying, and since the rust is painted over, no
rust flakes contaminate the ground; and it also saves trees as no masking
paper or tape is used.
(this is no joke, either!)
;<)
chris