Date:         Sun, 3 Jun 2001 09:39:53 -0700
Reply-To:     '80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         '80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
Subject:      Re: More on Rubber Bra
Comments: To: jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET
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I am worried about moisture getting underneith. I find with Pokey's current Bra I have to take it off after every trip. If it rains while she's parked with the bra on, it stays wet underneith. Thoughts?

Thanks,
Chris

On Sun, 03 June 2001, John Rodgers wrote:

>
> Since my first post on this, I have learned there is an Aliphatic
> version of the Urea-based material that I proposed as a protective
> coating for the fronts of our beloved vans. The coating can be sprayed
> on in matching or contrasting colors to give rock protection. It applied
> from 1/16th to 1/8th inches thick. It is to be considered a permanent
> application in like manner as to paint, and can be applied smooth like
> paint or textured slightly.
>
> This material is the same stuff that the auto industry is molding
> certain body parts from, like the bumpers, splash shields in wheel wells
> and engine compartments, etc.
>
> Because it can be molded, I am looking into the prospect of molding a
> vanagon front, for the purpose of producing a molded bra. If succesful,
> this bra could be put on and taken off with relative ease.
>
> Will keep the list posted as this develops.
>
> John Rodgers
> Driver of an 88GL with a "Craters of the Moon" front end

Thanks,
Chris Gronski
'80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY
'87 Chevrolet Sprint - Ice Racer
'91 Pontiac Firefly - Convertable
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