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Where to buy paint???

Last post by 300CE « 07 Jul 2018, 07:07
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by Jackrobbo » 05 Jul 2018, 21:03

Hi all where are you guys buying your 2k paints. Good quality please

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Last post by 300CE
07 Jul 2018, 07:07
DOKA gutter rust

Last post by PeteandNikki « 06 Jul 2018, 19:32
Replies: 2
by mattwilde66 » 18 May 2018, 19:00

Rust rookie seeking advice. I've gone a bought a DOKA that's been sat for a good few years. What type of surgery is involved with gutter repairs? I'm...

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Last post by PeteandNikki
06 Jul 2018, 19:32
Help needed on replacing sliding window seals

Last post by Woodyyellow « 03 Jul 2018, 22:41
Replies: 1
by mshaw1980 » 03 Jul 2018, 22:26

Hi all

I have the claytonrite seals to fit the glass and sliding window assembly back into the van but I am struggling with what to buy to rebuild...

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Last post by Woodyyellow
03 Jul 2018, 22:41
Fitting claytonrite window seals and glass

Last post by mshaw1980 « 03 Jul 2018, 21:51
Replies: 9
by mshaw1980 » 30 Jun 2018, 14:40

Hello

Just about to refit some windows in my van but I am a bit unsure what to do.

Seals direct say to apply sealant in the metal and glass side of...

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Last post by mshaw1980
03 Jul 2018, 21:51
The Devon Box (from the wiki) Potty box/buddy seat

Last post by matt brighton « 02 Jul 2018, 04:29
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by kevtherev » 01 Jul 2018, 08:11

A lot of queries have come up about this box.
Its a copy of Devons buddy seat/box.
And this one in the picture was made from the plans in the wiki....

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Last post by matt brighton
02 Jul 2018, 04:29
White spirit wipe over brushable seam sealer

Last post by HansT « 01 Jul 2018, 17:30
Replies: 2
by HansT » 01 Jul 2018, 15:03

Does a white spirit 'wipe' used to smooth brushable seam sealant need to be cleaned off, before spaying with rattle can cellulose?
The seam sealer...

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Last post by HansT
01 Jul 2018, 17:30
external shower link

Last post by Fatfranky « 01 Jul 2018, 07:54
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by batgins » 02 May 2018, 11:08

Hi Everybody! This is Emanuele from Italy, i live near venice.
I'm restoring my vanagon (T25 1980 2.0 cu)..Now i'm preparing the body to repaint the...

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Last post by Fatfranky
01 Jul 2018, 07:54
T4 or T5 seats in t25

Last post by Annabelle VB « 30 Jun 2018, 19:29
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by jas915 » 21 Jun 2018, 15:27

So im looking at options of fitting a double seat up front, want 3x 3 point seat belts, did a google search and it seems some T4 and T5 came with...

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Last post by Annabelle VB
30 Jun 2018, 19:29
Tints - Sliding Windows

Last post by chris7ian « 27 Jun 2018, 16:57
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by chris7ian » 25 Jun 2018, 10:59

Hi all! It's time to renew the tints on my bus - has anybody ever dismantled the factory Multivan sliders to tint to the edge of the glass or, if...

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Last post by chris7ian
27 Jun 2018, 16:57
Pop top warning

Last post by petethefeet « 27 Jun 2018, 13:50
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by petethefeet » 24 Jun 2018, 15:15

We are on our travels in France, happily driving on a D road 50 -60 mph, big lorry comes the other way. Bang and our roof is half up. The air...

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Last post by petethefeet
27 Jun 2018, 13:50
T25 Towbar

Last post by LeeME3 « 27 Jun 2018, 09:24
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by Burrich » 26 Jun 2018, 13:16

Apologies if this has been covered, I am hoping to purchase my first T25 camper 1988. But I need a tow bar fitted. Does anyone know anywhere in Kent...

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Last post by LeeME3
27 Jun 2018, 09:24
Glove box removal

Last post by chris7ian « 26 Jun 2018, 11:26
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by JackE » 21 Jun 2018, 18:01

Trying to remove my glove box, had a look at this video:

but I cannot really work out what I need to get the clips to bend past any help would be...

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Last post by chris7ian
26 Jun 2018, 11:26
Rustoleum roller, it’s begun!

Last post by rob1927 « 25 Jun 2018, 17:47
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by rob1927 » 25 Jun 2018, 10:46

Hello all I’m just about to start prepping the van ready for rollering with rustoleum.

Here’s a few pics of where the vans at the mo

The plan...

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Last post by rob1927
25 Jun 2018, 17:47
Gluing Windscreen Seal

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 25 Jun 2018, 11:51
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by Titus A Duxass » 25 Jun 2018, 11:22

I have a relatively new genuine OEM windscreen seal that has come unglued.

I need to glue the ends together - I was thinking of using Sikaflex.

Has...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
25 Jun 2018, 11:51
Sliding window channel seal

Last post by ash1293 « 25 Jun 2018, 06:20
Replies: 1
by ash1293 » 24 Jun 2018, 12:26

Just popped out the sliding window in our leisuredrive to replace outer seal. Once out I was giving the channels a good clean etc only to find most...

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Last post by ash1293
25 Jun 2018, 06:20
High top and rusty roof prevention

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jun 2018, 10:37
Replies: 7
by jas915 » 21 Jun 2018, 15:23

What do you think causes the roofs to rust out on high tops, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? my guess is that its condensation...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jun 2018, 10:37
Battery under swivel seats

Last post by rollercoaster « 20 Jun 2018, 20:27
Replies: 8
by rollercoaster » 31 May 2018, 22:02

Would like to get some swivel seat bases..
will I still be able to slide the seats and access batteries underneath?
Will they knock any height off...

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Last post by rollercoaster
20 Jun 2018, 20:27
roof lining

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 20 Jun 2018, 04:26
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by tonic » 19 Jun 2018, 16:30

Hi Been reading on wiki about roof lining, i wish to line the roof of my tin top, does anyone know where i might get the rods that fit side to side....

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
20 Jun 2018, 04:26
Mounting Driving/Fog lamps - Opinions please.

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 19 Jun 2018, 16:22
Replies: 4
by ash1293 » 14 Jun 2018, 17:03

On my ever growing list of things still to do is mount some aditional lamps, nothing too big or too heavy. Its in the bodywork section as this purely...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
19 Jun 2018, 16:22
Male father going insane looking at baby seats

Last post by hightop ratty « 19 Jun 2018, 10:02
Replies: 19
by Vdub89 » 11 Apr 2017, 12:50
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Please can someone help me with sound advice...not general opinion or we got away with that .

My daughter is 18months, she weighs 11kgs and has...
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Last post by hightop ratty
19 Jun 2018, 10:02
Holdsworth T25 roof luggage drain

Last post by persil03 « 18 Jun 2018, 13:55
Replies: 6
by persil03 » 13 Jun 2018, 09:21

Hi All, I have a 1985 Holdsworth T25 pop top. There a leak in the cab (on both sides) coming from the drain holes in the roof luggage section (see...

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Last post by persil03
18 Jun 2018, 13:55
Louvre window

Last post by Jeff J « 18 Jun 2018, 04:35
Replies: 6
by Rodney Hopalong » 13 Jun 2018, 15:01

I have a 1985 Devon conversion with Louvre windows over the sink they are quite rattly I was thinking of replacing them with sliding window kit from...

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Last post by Jeff J
18 Jun 2018, 04:35
Tailgate badge removal

Last post by phinw « 13 Jun 2018, 10:27
Replies: 3
by Ant-t » 12 Jun 2018, 15:06

I'm replacing one of my tailgate badges, can anyone give any pointers on how to remove the old plastic badge and fit the new one?

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Last post by phinw
13 Jun 2018, 10:27
drivers window alignment

Last post by islandboy « 12 Jun 2018, 16:28

by islandboy » 12 Jun 2018, 16:28

When I wind the window up, it doesn't travel in a straight line and I have to keep straightening it as I wind.
Have stripped the door down and moved...

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Last post by islandboy
12 Jun 2018, 16:28
early or late sliding doors

Last post by Thorssen « 12 Jun 2018, 12:08
Replies: 4
by Thorssen » 11 Jun 2018, 15:35

Hi

Can anyone help explain how to identify early or late sliding doors? I did find a post referred to in earlier chats, but the link is broken...

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Last post by Thorssen
12 Jun 2018, 12:08
bodyworks in sussex

Last post by Ant-t « 11 Jun 2018, 20:51
Replies: 1
by chaslinn » 11 Jun 2018, 12:49

Sorry if this has been done to death but I am a relative newbie on this forum. I have a rusty T25 (no surprise) which needs some bodywork TLC but...

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Last post by Ant-t
11 Jun 2018, 20:51
Leaky sliding door seal

Last post by ChrisTriple « 11 Jun 2018, 17:34
Replies: 3
by ChrisTriple » 03 Jun 2018, 11:59

Hello all

I have a very leaky door seal, they were all replaced when I had the van restored 18 month or so ago.

I’ve tried adjusting the door but...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
11 Jun 2018, 17:34
Window Seals for Converted Panel Van

Last post by mshaw1980 « 11 Jun 2018, 11:43

by mshaw1980 » 11 Jun 2018, 11:43

Hello

So I am after two rear side window seals and one sliding door window seal (Sliding Window) for my converted panel van. I have looked on seals...

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Last post by mshaw1980
11 Jun 2018, 11:43
Glasgow Area folks

Last post by wee bugger « 10 Jun 2018, 06:57
Replies: 3
by Gail G » 30 May 2018, 14:37

Hey there,

It's been a while.....need some advice on the best bodywork guys.....panels splitting so need some welding and general tidying up...

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Last post by wee bugger
10 Jun 2018, 06:57
How to remove the trim under the dash?

Last post by diggerdigger « 08 Jun 2018, 14:32
Replies: 3
by diggerdigger » 08 Jun 2018, 07:43

I want to check out the wiring to the stereo (it's killing the leisure battery - need to re-configiure it), and I don't fancy removing the dash,...

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Last post by diggerdigger
08 Jun 2018, 14:32
Rear seat belts fitted

Last post by Wesley « 08 Jun 2018, 08:20
Replies: 4
by Wesley » 04 Jun 2018, 19:34

Hi,

Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Im looking at having my rear lap belts replaced with 3 point seat belts (to accomodate child...

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Last post by Wesley
08 Jun 2018, 08:20
Rear seat belt fitting on Caravelle

Last post by JackE « 07 Jun 2018, 12:15
Replies: 2
by aljo » 05 Jun 2018, 21:32

Hi,
I'm looking for someone around the West-Midlands or Mid-Wales area that could fit a 3-point belt in the back of my 1986 Caravelle.

I was hoping...

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Last post by JackE
07 Jun 2018, 12:15
Sliding Window Seal

Last post by Boltie « 06 Jun 2018, 07:24
Replies: 2
by Boltie » 04 Jun 2018, 16:25

Seal 2.jpg Seal 1.jpg

Hi

I have a 1982 Joker and looking for a seal for the double glazed sliding window on the sliding door. Its a LHD and I have...

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Last post by Boltie
06 Jun 2018, 07:24
B-Pillar Repair

Last post by Highroller « 04 Jun 2018, 20:52
Replies: 9
by Highroller » 07 May 2018, 10:33

Well I've decided it's time to start tackling some of the rust issues on my van. I'm starting with the nearside B-Pillar and wing and see how it goes...

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Last post by Highroller
04 Jun 2018, 20:52
Glove box

Last post by kentishvanman « 03 Jun 2018, 21:42

by kentishvanman » 03 Jun 2018, 21:42

Hi,
Has anyone discovered how to remove, or tighten up, the lock/catch on the glove box.
Thanks.

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Last post by kentishvanman
03 Jun 2018, 21:42
Combicolor Supplier

Last post by kentishvanman « 03 Jun 2018, 21:39
Replies: 6
by Ant-t » 03 May 2018, 09:01

Can anyone recommend a supplier for combicolor that would mix to L90D?

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Last post by kentishvanman
03 Jun 2018, 21:39
Window lower Corners

Last post by 100leelee « 03 Jun 2018, 12:24

by 100leelee » 03 Jun 2018, 12:24

Update on progress on lower corners

Pretty much as expected..
Other side to do..
Also a pic of another repair, not massively happy with that, but...

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Last post by 100leelee
03 Jun 2018, 12:24
How do we pop these little suckers off?

Last post by R0B « 02 Jun 2018, 15:19
Replies: 15
by sonnyhowell » 07 Apr 2018, 18:09
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How do we pop The little suckers off? Just bought two shiny new ones and I’ve been trying for 10 minutes with a screwdriver to no avail lol

Cheers...
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Last post by R0B
02 Jun 2018, 15:19
How to remove Westfalia hightop?

Last post by sweetaswesty « 01 Jun 2018, 09:03
Replies: 18
by sweetaswesty » 25 Jul 2017, 20:29
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I decided to bite the bullet and tackle the rusty guttering and potentially rusty roof on our Westfalia California hightop.
We've cleaned the sealant...
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Last post by sweetaswesty
01 Jun 2018, 09:03
Rear light gasket

Last post by petethefeet « 31 May 2018, 20:31
Replies: 2
by petethefeet » 31 May 2018, 20:18

Simple question is there a rubber gasket between the van bodywork and the plastic light cluster assay?
I changed the bulbs just now and I don't have...

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Last post by petethefeet
31 May 2018, 20:31
Tall 3/4 wheel arch panel where to cut?

Last post by RogerT « 31 May 2018, 19:45
Replies: 11
by sweetaswesty » 28 May 2018, 17:14

I can't decide where to cut the tall 3/4 wheel arch panel before I fit it? I've got an expensive VW panel that includes the full wheel arch and the...

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Last post by RogerT
31 May 2018, 19:45
Thoughts on epoxy primer

Last post by weimarbus « 29 May 2018, 19:54
Replies: 15
by weimarbus » 20 May 2018, 08:59
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Now that the sun is finally shining and we are back from our spring holiday the time has come to tackle some small rust spots, last done 8-9 years...
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Last post by weimarbus
29 May 2018, 19:54
Converted panel van window rust! How to fix

Last post by Ant-t « 27 May 2018, 21:09
Replies: 2
by 2011dandd » 27 May 2018, 20:42

I’ve got some rust issues that are letting water by pretty bad. Km not sure how well the holes weee cut in the first place but I imagine it’s just a...

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Last post by Ant-t
27 May 2018, 21:09
Just when you thought it was safe to take the screen out..

Last post by adie89 « 25 May 2018, 19:39
Replies: 4
by 100leelee » 21 May 2018, 19:42

So one of the final jobs before paint was to remove the screen and repair the bottom corners.. however... has anyone had this..? Looks like I need a...

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Last post by adie89
25 May 2018, 19:39
Multivan panels

Last post by T3BUS « 25 May 2018, 09:59
Replies: 2
by T3BUS » 24 May 2018, 10:51

Anyone ever fitted a multivan interior ( from a lhd vehicle) into a rhd?
Any tips on fitting the panel containing the table to the sliding door much...

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Last post by T3BUS
25 May 2018, 09:59
Autohomes side window seal profile

Last post by diabolov « 22 May 2018, 11:45
Replies: 2
by diabolov » 21 May 2018, 14:54

Hi all,

Can anybody who's done work on their Autohomes confirm if WR 1307 is the correct seal profile for the side windows from sealsdirect.co.uk....

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Last post by diabolov
22 May 2018, 11:45
Swap Late Tailgate for Early Tailgate?

Last post by Wizard42 « 20 May 2018, 20:12
Replies: 12
by craigy345 » 08 Oct 2016, 21:32

Another Bit of advice needed please!!!!

My van, 87 1.6TD Westfalia club joker is going in for welding and paint next week !!! :shock:

My current...

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Last post by Wizard42
20 May 2018, 20:12
Vinyl or Fabric Seat Covers?

Last post by Jeavsy « 19 May 2018, 14:56
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by Jeavsy » 14 May 2018, 20:18

Hi all. Our seat covers have pretty much had it with the beading breaking apart and the fabric splitting in a number of places. We are planning to...

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Last post by Jeavsy
19 May 2018, 14:56
Rebuilding B post

Last post by 937carrera « 16 May 2018, 22:16
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by 937carrera » 02 May 2018, 15:44

I think I am about ready to start putting some new metal on my van and thought I would put up a post to see if my proposed repair method makes...

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Last post by 937carrera
16 May 2018, 22:16
mirrors syncro styled homebuilt

Last post by batgins « 16 May 2018, 16:12

by batgins » 16 May 2018, 16:12

Hi everybody! Is there someone who can help me giving me the measures of the syncro mirrors? i want to built the arms myself and i want that they...

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16 May 2018, 16:12

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