Date:         Thu, 4 Mar 2004 22:42:54 -0500
Reply-To:     bigsky535@EARTHLINK.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ron Rogers <bigsky535@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: anyone ever had any experience w/ painting vinyl/rubber??
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There are many types of finishes available,AE,AU,BC/CC,1K,2K etc. Some
need flex additives and others don't, and then there are the many differant
primers that
go under the paint.If your local paint jobber is good he will give you the
right material and info, if in doubt find out what brands
(Ditzler,Dupont,R&M etc.) he sells and check there web sites,the material
data sheets are there and then you can request the right material.

> [Original Message]
> From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
 > Date: 3/3/2004 9:11:22 PM
> Subject: anyone ever had any experience w/ painting vinyl/rubber??
>
> i have a molded rubber spoiler i want to paint the color of the car..  its
> foam core w/ a soft rubber coating.  it bends/flexes very easily.
similar to
> the rubber spoilers of early sciroccos/jettas/audi 4000q etc..    how
would i
> paint this?  im afraid of it not adhereing and cracking off if the rubber
> expands or contracts, or if its bumped..  any ideas?
> thanks
>
> chris