Date:         Sat, 29 Mar 2003 06:46:03 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Painting Fibreglass Poptop
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In a message dated 3/28/2003 11:13:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> I have an 84 Westy, with what I am assuming is a fibreglass poptop, =
> which is white. I was thinking of painting it to match the body. Can I =
> just use automotive body paint to do this? Has anyone else done this? =
> How well will paint adhere to the poptop?
> I remember seeing a message regarding this earlier this year, but I =
> cannot find it in the archives.
> Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
> 

       Yes, you can paint the fibreglass top.  Same as painting a Corvette !  
Automotive painting techniques for fibreglass must be used.  

Cheers  

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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