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A very basic question about paint

Last post by AngeloEvs « 25 Sep 2018, 18:59
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by Michael4 » 24 Sep 2018, 13:21

When I were a nipper we would touch up or paint bits of our cars with brushing cellulose. There was knack to it but results could be acceptable and...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
25 Sep 2018, 18:59
Under body paint/protection

Last post by Dubworth « 25 Sep 2018, 09:17
Replies: 7
by Katheleenthevan » 20 Sep 2018, 15:35

Hi all,

I'm sure it's been covered already but I'm looking to see what's the best way to treat underneath the van. I want to clean it all back and...

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Last post by Dubworth
25 Sep 2018, 09:17
Best adhesive for seals, mainly engine bay

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Sep 2018, 19:58
Replies: 4
by Troopy » 23 Sep 2018, 15:53

Any advice on this guys?

I am assuming that the engine bay seal would need something that wouldn't go brittle with heat

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Sep 2018, 19:58
Door Mirrors

Last post by gutmeg « 23 Sep 2018, 14:58
Replies: 3
by gutmeg » 23 Sep 2018, 14:06

Hi All
Hope all well with all of you.
I went away for a few days this week, and whilst driving my door mirror snapped off . I have to admit it was JK...

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Last post by gutmeg
23 Sep 2018, 14:58
Welding new cab steps

Last post by Savara « 22 Sep 2018, 08:49
Replies: 4
by Savara » 06 Aug 2018, 11:07

I'm about to get the van treated with Dinitrol and the last bits (that I can see, lol) of significant rust is the front cab steps. I'm looking to...

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Last post by Savara
22 Sep 2018, 08:49
Refurbished my Porsche steering wheel

Last post by bobby-gg « 20 Sep 2018, 04:57
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by bobby-gg » 12 Aug 2018, 12:39

I picked this up very cheap at my local scrapyard a while back, used it last summer but the leather was really bad, eventually plucked up the courage...

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Last post by bobby-gg
20 Sep 2018, 04:57
Refurbing cab seats

Last post by petethefeet « 18 Sep 2018, 20:18
Replies: 4
by mariner » 17 Sep 2018, 18:53

Hi all, just wondering whether anyone has any experience of this.

I’ve been quoted £550 to re-cover the back seat and large cushion which seems...

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Last post by petethefeet
18 Sep 2018, 20:18
Advice on rear arch repair

Last post by dogbreath100 « 18 Sep 2018, 13:55
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by markysparky71 » 12 Sep 2018, 20:04

After some over enthusiastic cleaning out of my rusty seams my pick has disappeared within the rear arch about 9 inches of corroded seam directly...

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Last post by dogbreath100
18 Sep 2018, 13:55
Front Floor pans & door steps

Last post by fazzer « 18 Sep 2018, 12:23
Replies: 4
by Wesley » 17 Sep 2018, 18:38

Evening all,

I’m caught in 2 minds and hoping someone can educate me a little please.

My van (caravelle 1989 1.9 petrol) is currently being worked...

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Last post by fazzer
18 Sep 2018, 12:23
Door Steps MOT Fail?

Last post by TheDocmeister « 18 Sep 2018, 11:41
Replies: 31
by TheDocmeister » 02 Aug 2018, 09:48
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I've just had a text to tell me that the van has failed it's MOT on corrosion of the door steps. Major fail vehicle structure corroded to the extent...
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Last post by TheDocmeister
18 Sep 2018, 11:41
JK 'extra thick' chrome bumpers

Last post by Smcknighty « 13 Sep 2018, 19:21
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by CJH » 10 Sep 2018, 10:35
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Has anyone tried Just Kampers' 'extra thick' chrome bumpers ? What's the fit like, and the quality of the chrome? I'm well aware of the pitfalls of...
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Last post by Smcknighty
13 Sep 2018, 19:21
Swapping Lock Barrel in Sliding Door Handle ?

Last post by adie89 « 10 Sep 2018, 21:27
Replies: 45
by Mickyfin » 01 Sep 2011, 14:04
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Hi everyone, hope you are well, the weekend is almost upon us, so wish you a great weekend.!

My sliding door handle is snapped, and after acquiring...
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Last post by adie89
10 Sep 2018, 21:27
Respray recommendations

Last post by izzybarnard « 09 Sep 2018, 22:06
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by bukefc@hotmail.com » 17 Aug 2018, 15:48

Hi

I'm looking to get my 87 westfalia high top fully resprayed by a garage with experience of these buses in the Aylesbury/ Buckinghamshire area. So...

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Last post by izzybarnard
09 Sep 2018, 22:06
Autosleeper hitop roof window latch

Last post by scottbott « 09 Sep 2018, 20:53
Replies: 5
by Sir Brixalot » 07 Sep 2018, 20:31

Been using thermoblind suckers to keep them shut and rain out. Can anyone let me know what latch would have been there originally or suggest an...

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Last post by scottbott
09 Sep 2018, 20:53
sliding door lock repair

Last post by bmouthboyo « 09 Sep 2018, 20:47
Replies: 36
by mbcamper » 28 Aug 2016, 19:34
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A reprobate has attempted to open my sliding door with something which definately wasn't my key:

It was a completely unsuccessful attempt to...
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Last post by bmouthboyo
09 Sep 2018, 20:47
Door seal alternative

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 09 Sep 2018, 17:27
Replies: 3
by biker1981 » 08 Sep 2018, 16:40

Hi I need some new door seals following a respirator. Before I buy them premodern just wondered if anyone has used a universal loose seal as an...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
09 Sep 2018, 17:27
Leaking kitchen window

Last post by 937carrera « 08 Sep 2018, 21:34
Replies: 3
by Soamesy » 08 Sep 2018, 11:37

Hi All,
My recently acquired 1990 trident autosleeper has a small leak at the bottom left corner of the sliding kitchen window. There is also water...

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Last post by 937carrera
08 Sep 2018, 21:34
Fitting lap belts ( I’ve checked and can’t find answer :-) )

Last post by biker1981 « 08 Sep 2018, 16:38
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by biker1981 » 06 Sep 2018, 17:42

Sorry if it’s been done to death... but have searched wiki and archive I can’t find the answer. I need to fit two lap belts to the back of my T25...

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Last post by biker1981
08 Sep 2018, 16:38
Swivel seat rocking

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 07 Sep 2018, 20:05
Replies: 7
by Sir Brixalot » 05 Sep 2018, 21:54

The memsahibs swivel seat rocks every time I brake. I've tightened all visible bolts which made a small difference. Can anyone let me know how to fix...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
07 Sep 2018, 20:05
Bodywork shops Midlands area

Last post by crazyhorse « 07 Sep 2018, 19:10
Replies: 4
by haty167 » 05 Sep 2018, 13:01

Hi all.
I'm looking for recommendations to have the rust sorted and van resprayed in the Midlands area.
I've been quoted £15000 + from a vw...

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Last post by crazyhorse
07 Sep 2018, 19:10
Adjusting the tailgate

Last post by bobby-gg « 05 Sep 2018, 15:31
Replies: 4
by bobby-gg » 26 Aug 2018, 20:21

I've just painted and fitted a replacement tailgate and although it looks tight against the seal from the inside I am getting a slight water seep in...

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Last post by bobby-gg
05 Sep 2018, 15:31
Window surround rust treatment

Last post by adie89 « 04 Sep 2018, 22:14
Replies: 4
by JoeHolland » 04 Sep 2018, 18:15

Hi all, I'm looking at a '91 T3 and there are a few small areas of bubbling paint over one wheel arch and a small spot of rust at the corner of one...

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Last post by adie89
04 Sep 2018, 22:14
I have a small tear in pop top window

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 04 Sep 2018, 10:06
Replies: 2
by Da dan » 03 Sep 2018, 06:23

what is the best thing to put on this tear to stop it getting worse? I was thinking of using a bike puncher repair kit so it can be flexible as it...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 Sep 2018, 10:06
Panel van sliding door glass ?

Last post by holdenadam « 04 Sep 2018, 08:39

by holdenadam » 04 Sep 2018, 08:39

Hi

Where can I find a place who will supply the glass to my sliding door?
My old door was rotten so I bought a new one which has now been painted...

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Last post by holdenadam
04 Sep 2018, 08:39
Please ldentify Spare Panel.

Last post by maxstu « 03 Sep 2018, 20:08

by maxstu » 03 Sep 2018, 20:08

Looks as if its been cut down both sides of long edge. Not sure if its VW?

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Last post by maxstu
03 Sep 2018, 20:08
fitting grab handle to driver side pillar

Last post by R0B « 02 Sep 2018, 11:53
Replies: 4
by Sheba57 » 01 Sep 2018, 18:21

Hi folks, my first post. I have purchased a new grab handle but can't seem to find a way to fit it. Is there a special tool, fixing kit etc.?
Heres...

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Last post by R0B
02 Sep 2018, 11:53
Rear Wheel Arch

Last post by Drunk Aardvark « 30 Aug 2018, 12:23
Replies: 2
by Drunk Aardvark » 29 Aug 2018, 21:49

Hi, been a while since I posted on the forum, or indeed, actually worked on the van! Been working on the rear wheel arch. It was coated with some...

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Last post by Drunk Aardvark
30 Aug 2018, 12:23
Quick Rust treatment

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Aug 2018, 12:06
Replies: 6
by itchyfeet » 29 Aug 2018, 18:19

Took the sliding cover off the van to grease the mechanism, not taken it off before and while it looked perfect with the cover on it had some rust....

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Aug 2018, 12:06
Buying a powered truck mirror

Last post by what2do « 28 Aug 2018, 10:39
Replies: 10
by Davidb0208 » 17 Aug 2018, 20:01

So, thats the bumpers sorted, what now? Oh yes, lets see whats behind me.

I want to get hold of some truck style mirrors but the stuff ive seen on...

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Last post by what2do
28 Aug 2018, 10:39
Hammerite spray for bumpers

Last post by Troopy « 26 Aug 2018, 16:57
Replies: 4
by Troopy » 25 Aug 2018, 16:33

Anyone used this for their bumpers and did it do the job?

Assuming it is hard wearing as per their adverts

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Last post by Troopy
26 Aug 2018, 16:57
How much rust is too much rust?

Last post by D34dR4bb17 « 25 Aug 2018, 07:25
Replies: 18
by TheBeaver » 13 Jun 2017, 05:05
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We recently purchased our first T25 and in our fervour failed to notice quite how much rust it had in it. We noticed the stuff on the lower panels on...
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Last post by D34dR4bb17
25 Aug 2018, 07:25
Woah, I've never seen that before!

Last post by multisi « 24 Aug 2018, 15:47
Replies: 9
by D34dR4bb17 » 22 Aug 2018, 19:57

Ok so this kind of follows on from my post a tragic introduction in the general section, as we yet discover more things about our van than we ever...

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Last post by multisi
24 Aug 2018, 15:47
Looking for opinions about paintjob

Last post by colinlowe « 23 Aug 2018, 11:35
Replies: 11
by Troopy » 20 Aug 2018, 17:13

OK, so decided Troopy is going to be sky blue with a white high top instead of his current 50 shades of white.

My question is, should I do bumpers,...

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Last post by colinlowe
23 Aug 2018, 11:35
Captains seat assembly diagrams?

Last post by hughzt « 22 Aug 2018, 10:02
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by hughzt » 22 Aug 2018, 05:18

I'm looking to retrim my front seats which will mean taking them apart. I've trawled wiki, and various topics but can't find any diagrams or guides....

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Last post by hughzt
22 Aug 2018, 10:02
Inner sill replacement

Last post by adie89 « 21 Aug 2018, 22:09
Replies: 9
by superdes » 18 Aug 2018, 21:12

Hi all, first post in a while. Having just been made redundant I find myself with some time on my hands and have decided its time to get the van back...

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Last post by adie89
21 Aug 2018, 22:09
Help finding the name of a part

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 21 Aug 2018, 19:32
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by Hoopy_Frood » 21 Aug 2018, 16:30

In the first photo below, I have tried to show where I have dented the side of my van. I can get a new panel easily enough but there's a section of...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
21 Aug 2018, 19:32
Rear wings to arches

Last post by R0B « 21 Aug 2018, 08:37
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by Pat4d » 21 Aug 2018, 08:17

Morning all,

Currently my rear wings have strips which are welded (rusted & Fiberglass) to the strips which come off the rear arch on the body...

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Last post by R0B
21 Aug 2018, 08:37
How much give and take on windscreen surround?

Last post by sweetaswesty « 20 Aug 2018, 17:48
Replies: 3
by sweetaswesty » 17 Aug 2018, 15:36

The windscreen's come out of our Westy for some repairs to the surround in the top and bottom off side corners and to fit a new upper front panel.
I...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
20 Aug 2018, 17:48
GRP vs tin bumper

Last post by multisi « 19 Aug 2018, 20:58
Replies: 12
by Davidb0208 » 16 Aug 2018, 22:43

Hi All
Thanks so much for the help so far received, Im fairly new to this so appreciate all your help.

So we were travelling around scotland, having...

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Last post by multisi
19 Aug 2018, 20:58
High top paint code

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Aug 2018, 17:00
Replies: 6
by 100leelee » 25 Jul 2018, 22:23

Hi,
So the van is all set for paint.. now for the leisuredrive high top. Couple of gel coat cracks which am hoping can fill with the proper filler...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Aug 2018, 17:00
rear seat seating

Last post by adie89 « 19 Aug 2018, 14:21
Replies: 3
by tonic » 18 Aug 2018, 12:37

Hi. Been reading up on rear seat belts, seems if you have them use them if not it is still ok for people to travel in the rear. Does anyone have a...

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Last post by adie89
19 Aug 2018, 14:21
VW Badge for Twin square Headlight grill

Last post by Ant-t « 18 Aug 2018, 07:30
Replies: 9
by nesty » 17 Aug 2018, 15:21

Is the Part Code: 701853601F for these?
Mine is an early with a latter style square twin grill installed.
I've seen some grills with just a open...

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Last post by Ant-t
18 Aug 2018, 07:30
Sliding window latch

Last post by phinw « 17 Aug 2018, 09:58
Replies: 1
by Swebby » 15 Aug 2018, 15:56

Hi all,
Is there a specific latch that is used with the sliding windows to keep them secure? I just seem to have a movable plastic bit which whilst...

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Last post by phinw
17 Aug 2018, 09:58
kitchen window surround

Last post by jas915 « 17 Aug 2018, 07:38

by jas915 » 17 Aug 2018, 07:38

Hi I have a converted panel van,what should go around the inside of the kitchen window on the inside?I just have painted bare metal,should there be...

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Last post by jas915
17 Aug 2018, 07:38
SEATBELTS IN REAR

Last post by RogerT « 16 Aug 2018, 18:21
Replies: 3
by filbay » 05 Aug 2018, 10:04

Hello,
Hope someone can give me some advice please. I have a T25 Holdsworth conversion, and I want to fit rear seat belts , perhaps just a lap belt....

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Last post by RogerT
16 Aug 2018, 18:21
High Top External Ladder Position

Last post by maxstu « 10 Aug 2018, 20:25
Replies: 10
by maxstu » 31 Jul 2018, 06:54

Im about to fit a rear ladder to my van. Yet do not ever recall seeing a ladder fitted to left side of rear hatch. Always on the off side area...

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Last post by maxstu
10 Aug 2018, 20:25
will the black under bumper spoiler fit metal bumper models

Last post by multisi « 09 Aug 2018, 21:13
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by Cobra88 » 09 Aug 2018, 17:02

As per the title

Can I fit the black plastic spoiler when I have steel bumpers ?

Found a few for sale but all say plastic bumper only (WHY?)...

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Last post by multisi
09 Aug 2018, 21:13
High Top Test Fit - Now Fitted

Last post by Ecopod « 09 Aug 2018, 09:14
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by Ecopod » 02 Aug 2018, 12:35

Sheldon top seems a good fit and I was planning to Sikaflex 512 into place. Should I also fit a rubber seal around bottom edge of high top, either...

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Last post by Ecopod
09 Aug 2018, 09:14
Sliding door, drainage holes?

Last post by conor2469 « 07 Aug 2018, 13:59
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by conor2469 » 07 Aug 2018, 13:15

I recently replaced the bottom section of my sliding door because it had rusted out. It is now painted and back on the van. I go to do some work on...

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Last post by conor2469
07 Aug 2018, 13:59
Glovebox broken hinge

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Aug 2018, 17:50
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by nesty » 04 Aug 2018, 00:06

I have broken hooks on my glovebox compartment, so when you open the glovebox is falls down and unloads its contents on passenger floorwell, is there...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Aug 2018, 17:50

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