Date:         Wed, 25 Aug 1999 01:27:45 EDT
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Logo Contest / Win Vanagon Accessories & poptop renovation.
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I need a cool logo for my website and thought I would call on the talent of
this list to give me some help.

I have Vanagon wind deflectors or window vents to award as a prize for the
best submission.

Please reply though private email for details.

Now for some good Vanagon content.  Well actually, this applies to Vanagons,
but I did this to my '74 Westy.

My poptop was not in the best condition and I didn't want to spend the big
bucks to have it professionally painted.  So I sanded it down, filled the
cracks and scratches with bondo and spot putty and rolled on the paint.

I used Rustoleum oil based paint designed for patio furniture.  I've been
using this on my bumpers from a spray can, and it looks a lot like the matt
white original paint.  I bought a couple of quart cans and a smooth foam
roller and went to work.

I carefully rolled the paint on and I'm quite pleased with the results.  A
pretty smooth finish with a little texture.  Not bad, and much better than a
brush!

The only problem I encountered was with trying to get all the lint and dust
off the fiberglass.  Even with sanding, the fibers tend to latch on to lint.
After the first coat, I went over the paint and sanded out the dust and small
particles.  The first coat sealed the fibers.  If I had to do it over again,
I would have sprayed on a sandable primer first.

Now for tomorrow, I'm installing the new custom made poptop canvas from Dawn
Smythe at PLF.  (Custom contrasting color with white netting and larger
windows.)

Steve Lashley
'74 Campmobile
'93 EV MV
<A HREF="http://eurocampers.com/">http://EuroCampers.com</A>
Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for
Bus, Vanagon and Eurovan