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Date:         Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:07:36 -0400
Reply-To:     mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Fwd: Painting door handles - now mirrors?
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There are products available for refinishing plastic that are more like dyes rather than a film-forming paint. I have recently used a Bondo product that dyes rubber and plastic a very jet black. I believe spray can versions are also available.qq

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Curt Newsome <tele2222@yahoo.com> Date: Oct 11, 2006 11:56 AM Subject: Re: Painting door handles - now mirrors? To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com

I will try this - was going to look for replacements at the wrecking yard.

Is there any alternative to replacing my graying mirrors? I assume being plastic and having a larger surface area complicates the painting option?

Thanks, Curt

--- Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM> wrote:

> Hi Gregor > Use a Product called SEM Trim Paint (flat or gloss, > Flat looks nicer) usually at good auto paint stores. > It costs like 12.00 per can it is basically the > exact color > and finish of original equipement. works great on > the slider latches and wiper arms as well. I usually > sand blast the item lightly and then paint it over. > Does > not require primer which is nice. Make sure the part > is clean and free of dirt dust grime oil water etc. > I usually spray with brake clean to prep before > paint. > Trim paint comes in a rattle can so it is easy to > use. Good luck c-ya Jonce > > >Instead of painting 'em, couldn't you get newer > handles from salvage? > > > >On 10/10/06, Gregor Brandt <gbrandt@marionette.ca> > wrote: > >> > >> My door handles are starting to turn grey. What > kind of paint should > >> I use on them? > >> > >> Thanks > >> Gregor > >> > > > Jonce Fancher > > 56 Single Cab > 66 Sunroof Bug > 66 Variant Squareback > 66 Porsche 912 > 71 Sunroof Bus > 84 Vanagon "Gottfried" > 85 Vanagon Westi > 2003 10 Passenger Sprinter > > Fancher's Upholstery Inc. - www.fanchers.com > Not-A-VW Club- > http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransont3/notavwclub/ >

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