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Re: Remving the camping equipment and a source for paint
Keith Ovregaard · Thu, 1 Mar 2007 19:06:11 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
...Only choice is enamel, from what I understand. Bottom line is don't waste you money on paintscratch (or any lacquer-based paint) if...
Vanagon, Paint, and Isocyanates
Michael A. Radtke · Thu, 6 Jan 2000 08:36:22 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...A side effect of using a catalyst with acrylic enamel is that the rapid curing makes the paint harder. That's why the catalyst...
Re: Paint the plastic bumper extensions?
· Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:39:17 EST · Mailing-list archive
...ive been painting plastic parts for years before "fusion" with regular rustoleum enamel or krylon enamel and because of my proper prep - ive never...
Re: Oxidized pop-top on my '90 Westy Multivan
Stuart MacMillan · Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:27:16 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
Yep, repainting is the only real fix, and if you use a high quality two part enamel paint (NOT lacquer) It will be a...
Re: Wet Sanding Acrylic Enamel
Sudhir Desai · Tue, 8 May 2001 21:26:43 -0400 · Mailing-list archive
At 04:44 PM 5/8/2001 -0400, Paul Borghese wrote: > > Does anyone know if you can wet sand acrylic enamel then use a...
Re: What type of paint is original on our Bays??
· Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:34:11 EST · Mailing-list archive
...of paint on our westies? I'm > thinking it was single stage enamel? Anyone know for sure. Was it Spies Hecker > paint? Would appreciate...
How Do I Paint My Vanagon?
Michael A. Radtke · Mon, 19 Oct 1998 07:16:24 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
Hello, It's been 25 years since I painted a car. Back then the choice was lacquer or enamel. I used enamel with an...
Matching west interior tan using enamel paint.
Jim Felder · Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:15:40 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
...rustoleum Red enamel until the colors matched. I did this in the sunlight, outdoors where I could put a drop of paint on the...
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enamel paint
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VW Vanagon Paint Restoration (Extremely Satisfying Results)
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New body and paint for the Vanagon
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Vw T25 Westfalia / Vanagon , Episode 12b full respray in coach enamel
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Fresh body and paint for under $1000! VW Vanagon Refresh
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$118 VW Vanagon Painting AFFORDABLE Practical Results! Old Made New Again
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1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia For Sale - Walk Around
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Intro to my Electric VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper Van Build
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