Date:         Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:36:36 -0400
Reply-To:     "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Debate on Repainting
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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)