Date:         Sun, 4 Nov 2001 09:44:18 -1000
Reply-To:     Andrew M Fox <andrewf@HAWAII.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew M Fox <andrewf@HAWAII.EDU>
Subject:      Re: I hate myself and want to die
Comments: To: daniel lawson <kombi181@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <20011104172937.82324.qmail@web10702.mail.yahoo.com>
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VW dealers don't carry Vanagon paint anymore.  There is a list of paint
codes for the vanagon on gerry somewhere.  Once you get the paint code you
can have the paint made at Tower Paint (800-779-6520).  I think it was
about $20 for a 16 oz spray can.  If there is'nt any rust already I would
prime it asap with any primer made for metal that is close to the color of
your van.  Then you can sand the primer and apply the touchup spray paint.
I used this method when I treated all the rust on my van this summer and
it worked fine.  Just don't expect showroom results.  IF you want those
bring it somewhere and be prepared to spend some big bucks.

Andrew Fox
96 Westy
Ft. Collins CO
www2.hawaii.edu/~andrewf/vanagon/links.htm

On Sun, 4 Nov 2001, daniel lawson wrote:

> The other day I made a huge mistake. I injured my 85
> westy.  Upon pulling up to a gas pump a little too
> fast I scraped the sliding door and right rear fender
> on the concrete poles that are in front of all gas
> pumps (for protection???). Anyway I am depressed and
> in need of some advice...
>     How should I go about preventing rust from
> occurring? (I am not a body man by any means) Should I
> sand it down and primer it? does the Vw dealer carry
> touch up paint? what can I do to keep the rust from
> speading while I save up money to fix it properly?
> thanks in advance --daniel
>
>
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