Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:17:42 -0400
Reply-To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Painting door handles - now mirrors?
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I would be interested in that as well- and while we are at it how about the
plastic grill?
On 10/11/06, Curt Newsome <tele2222@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> 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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Thanks,
Jeff
90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It needs a lot of work)
86' (Soon to be donating organs to the 90')
85' GL (sidelined but to be resurected in the near future)
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