Date:         Tue, 31 Jan 2006 10:56:40 -0500
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fresh coat of paint or not?
Comments: To: Jean-Woo Kim <jkim.phd@gmail.com>
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I spent roughly $2800 Canadian changing my UPS van brown westy over to
alpine white. The job is not perfect but pretty darn close. I tore out
most of the interior myself to get that price. Now if only I had the
time to put it all back in...

Chris

On 1/31/06, Jean-Woo Kim <jkim.phd@gmail.com> wrote:
> My burgundy '87 Westy is showing its age with general fading all over
> and a dull look to it. Particularly faded are the pop-top, front, and
> the sliding door areas. I have been thinking about putting a fresh
> coat of paint (same color) to rejuvenate its look. My concern is what
> it will do to its resale value. Another concern is the cost of a good
> paint-job. I am thinking of spending about 1K. What do you think? And
> what have you done to your Vanagons?
>