Date:         Sat, 7 Oct 2006 14:19:06 -0500
Reply-To:     Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
Subject:      Fiberglass Body panel Removal(permanently??)
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Doing the rust removal thing and I've found a rusty spot back by the
ECU mount area on the floor.  I had a rivet come loose on
that  side's side panel and am wondering if nasties got in through  a
less than watertight pop rivet?

Anyway, I'm more concerned about permanent removal of these
panels.  I've gotten them all off and curious as to why VW decided
the Vanagon had to have them in the first place?  The other question
revolves around if I do not replace them on the 90GL, then how best
to fill in the holes so they never leak again?

I was thinking about using a thickened  Gougeon Bros. epoxy to fill
the gaps and tint the resin to the color of the van.  I'm not so much
worried about making it really sanitary at this point, but more about
a permanent seal.  Welding is not an option here.  I'd sell the
panels and bumpers, but most folks probably would be unhappy with
what they got.  A crack here and there would take some minor fixing.

Thanks

DM&FS


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