Date:         Mon, 16 Apr 2001 09:10:48 -0400
Reply-To:     "W. Silva" <wsilva@CAPECOD.NET>
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From:         "W. Silva" <wsilva@CAPECOD.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rust around windows - advice needed
Comments: To: CTONLINE@webtv.net
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Terry,

This is just what I needed, I'm sure there are others out there that have to
do a little rust chasing too. I'm going shopping today for supplies - thanks
for the help

THIS LIST RULES!

John & Wendy
Cape Cod, MA

'85 Westfalia "S-Cape"
'98 Passat "The Doo-Dah Machine"

CAMPERS ON CAPE COD
A LiMBO sponsored VW camping event in September


----- Original Message -----
From: <CTONLINE@webtv.net>
To: W. Silva <wsilva@CAPECOD.NET>
Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: Rust around windows - advice needed


> Try this,
> After removing the window, and sanding, and wire wheeling the rust, use
> a product called metal prep, by Dupont.
> It is an acid etch / cleaner for the metal.
>
> Let dry, and apply a coat of Vari Prime, acid etch zinc chromate
> primer.( also by Dupont )  Skuff this down with 320, and
> apply a good surface filler / primer,         (Ultra fill, by Sherwin
> Williams is excellent) sand this down with 320, and paint.
>
> When you re-install the window rubber moulding, apply a bead off black
> silicone inside the moulding channel.
> It will keep the H2O from getting back inside the moulding, and rusting
> the metal again.
>
> Good Luck,
>
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