Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 12:20:48 -0400
Reply-To: Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Debate on Repainting
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go with what color makes you happy, not to the next potential buyer, unless
you choose a silly color scheme that nobody else will like. just try to
keep stock colors for best resale potential. epoxy primer is used as an
under coat to seal bare metal and is always a good idea for durability and
sealing purposes, plus it makes a great surface for good primer adhesion if
shot within the allowed window, usually 48 hours. if your paint is not
badly deteriated, going to bare metal may not be necessary. sometimes going
to bare metal can speed up the inevitable rust process. if paint is in
decent shape, meaning not flaking or cracking or crazing, then the painter
will only have to scuff and primer seal then top coat, except for areas of
repair that will require more attention. but for the rest of the body it
could be straight forward, assuming you have a good base to start with,
remember KISS (keep it simple stupid!). go with a middle of the the road
acrylic ureathane, like Nason. usually costs about $100 a gallon, plus
reducer and hardener. make sure they do base coat clear coat, not single
stage. any rust in the seams? if so this would be a good time to get in
there with some por-15 to help keep it at bay. it will come back, but por15
will keep it from coming back too soon. removing glass is a great idea when
doing a complete respray. you may find some rust you did not know was there
and then can deal with it directly. also a good opportunity to install all
new rubber.
good luck
jason
87 syncro westy
so many roads to ease my soul...
>From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
>Reply-To: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Debate on Repainting
>Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:36:36 -0400
>
>As I am about to embark on a total body restoration of my 84 Westy (Wolfie)
>- two tone Brown bottom, tan top. I plan to have the entire exterior
>stripped and then remove all window glass, prior to repainting. I have
>light rust, and one panel I plan to replace.
>
>
>
>The question is. since it is all somewhat original on the exterior, with
>the
>only modifications being the Bumper Hitch and Hella Fogs in front, should I
>repaint with the same colors or change to something more popular and what
>does changing do to value? (Not that I ever plan on selling it!)
>
>
>
>What colors was the Wolfsburg edition - Full Camper - available in?
>
>
>
>What kind of paint is best, most durable? The guy I used in 1993, who did
>the last, re-paint used an epoxy Enamel, if I recall. I am thinking of
>using the same guy again, as it did a fantastic job (but this time, I am
>leaving the rust repair up to him this time).
>
>
>
>Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
>
>
>
>Jack Reynaert
>
>84 Westy - owned since 87
>
>181,000 miles on the body, less than 50k miles on the 2.1 motor.
>
>North of Detroit (3 miles from VW's US Head Quarters)
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