Date:         Mon, 13 Oct 1997 09:29:55 -0400
Reply-To:     Bill Knight <bill@NS.ESC.STATE.NC.US>
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From:         Bill Knight <bill@NS.ESC.STATE.NC.US>
Subject:      Re: Wax & Paint
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On my '84, the paint codes are on a sticker near the fuse
panel (above the clutch pedal).  Take the paint codes to the
VW dealer to get the correct paint.  As far as wax goes, I
just finished bringing back to life the paint on my '84,
which had been neglected by the PO for several years.  After
trying different compounds, I found that the best and
easiest approach was to use McGuiers (sp?) Body Scrub,
followed by their cleaner/wax formula.  I ended up with it
looking like new!  Also, to minimize the frustration, I did
only one or two panels of the van per day.  It took about a
week, but was worth it to be patient.

Bill

Alan S Gondry wrote:
>
> Still the new guy on the block.
>
> I have a 83 beige? and brownish orange?  Where can I get the correct
> color names for touch up.
>
> Also what are your suggestions for wax/polish?  I am not too keen on the
> job ahead.