I spent half a day prepping and painting with HVLP system( love it---no overspray) my pop top, and the results are amazing.............I sanded with 320 paper, then gave it 3 coats, waiting until dry to the touch between coats. It looks real good, but if i ever do it again i would........ give it one coat, then you could see anywhere where you need to sand a little more, and sand those areas......... However, I have had the paint for over a year and now that my kids are finally out of school and I can devote long hours to the van, i can't complain. Anyone know of a good fiberglass wax I can apply in a few days? Oh, BTW, I will post my mileage gains from this new slick covering as well as my decreased interior temps in the near future. Now I can install my solar vent!!! Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled) |
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