Date:         Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:19:48 -0400
Reply-To:     Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: That VW Brown...

POR15 makes a series of colored two part paints.They call them Hardnose
paints.19 different colors at this time. They are not cheap, but are
supposed to last really well.Covers well,too. They have a brown and a
beigh and a tan, a grey, black ,2 reds,2 greens,ect.Also a color that
looks like a school bus.Lots of other colors. If I ever repaint a Vanagon
again, I may do it this way, and with these paints. POR15 says you can wax
them if you want to.Getting a shop to paint a Vanagon is Sooooooo
expensive.Most times, unless the job is done right(even more expensive)the
end produce is not up to expectations.This may be a reasonable
alternative.They spray easily and are forgiving.They are not going to run
with reasonable spraying efforts.A cheap spray gun($30) and a compressor
will do it.If efforts to keep dust at a minimum are used,you can get a
pretty good finish.Even application and level. I imagine it can be done
under a tarp, or out in the open air.Some people want a better looking
Vanagon , but dont want to spend $$$. Their Vanagons are just not the type
to go broke on.