Date:         Tue, 21 Mar 2000 16:53:33 -0400
Reply-To:     "T. Thompson" <tonyt_eye@NS.SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "T. Thompson" <tonyt_eye@NS.SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: full paint job prices and OEM color question for beige Westy
Comments: To: Todd Guttman <tguttman@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
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Todd I have an 85GL Westfalia with original paint which I think is your colour.
The paint colour is LL1M from my original dealer stickers. I got this paint from
a local Sherwin Williams dealer by giving him the colour code only. The paint
can says desert tan. The paint I used was an acrylic paint which the paint guy
put in spray cans for me at 10.00 each. I was amazed at how well the paint
matched after I touched up the rough spots and seams. I did need to polish the
van afterward to try and make the old look as good as the new and this is not a
pro job but it certainly put off the inevitable paint job. Good luck.

Tony 85GL "Westfailure"

Todd Guttman wrote:

> On Monday, March 20, 2000 7:58 AM, John & Wendy asked:
>
> > I would like to know what people have been quoted for paint jobs on their
> > Vanagons, including body work.
>
> I made the nearly asystole-causing mistake of getting an estimate from a
> large central-Ohio 'collision repair' center.  Our 85 Westy is in good shape
> except for some surface rust and a dent in the sliding door from the POV.  I
> also specified from the gutter down, not removing the pop top,  and not
> painting the pop top.
>
> The 'special' price was $3,200 including the 5 year 'warranty'.  I'll save
> my money and have the whole thing  ceramic coated!
>
> As I order a can of POR-15, I'd like to ask if any other listmembers have an
> 85 Westy the color of what my wife describes as "baby-poop" tan?
>
> The archives don't list colors for an 85, but do list two possible choices
> for the Syncro - Timor Beige LH8T or Bast Beige  LL1M.  Any ideas on whether
> one of these is, as I describe, my light desert tan Westy.
>
> Thanks
>
> Todd Guttman
> Columbus, OH
> 85 Westy 'Rivendell'