Rustloeum Ral code help
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by
lees »
28 Mar 2014, 12:31
Hi all
i will be doing the roller paint job soon and i need the Ral code for VW 90D pastel white i know theres not a exact match just after the...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
28 Mar 2014, 18:06
RESTORE AUTOHOMES KOMET
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by
jeffj »
24 Feb 2013, 19:40
This is the start of a restoration of a Autohomes Komet. 1988 Model
The vehicle was purchased locally from a couple who had owned it since 2001....
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Last post by kcbart
27 Mar 2014, 23:08
internal seam prep
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by
badgerfax »
27 Mar 2014, 13:50
Before I go ahead and reinstate interior I was thinking of a bit of preventative action but am unsure of the best way to go.
I would like to spray...
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Last post by badgerfax
27 Mar 2014, 20:28
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Last post by Wychall
27 Mar 2014, 11:22
Naughty sliding door ggrrr
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by
xpertbert »
05 Oct 2013, 06:54
I'm having issues with the sliding door. I have to be very carefull when opening. The door opens a couple of inches then is quite stiff. It's popped...
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Last post by xpertbert
26 Mar 2014, 23:04
gutter trim
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by
spongebob1 »
26 Mar 2014, 08:56
Hi all,I need some gutter trim and end caps for spongebobs continuing makeover.I see brickwerks have some and was wondering what they were like...
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Last post by spongebob1
26 Mar 2014, 13:42
Tools needed for hightop removal
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by
nutbox »
03 Mar 2014, 22:49
Hi there,
Just wondering what choices of tools are needed to remove a hightop roof ,so I can treat the rust under it?
Are all high tops held on with...
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Last post by nutbox
25 Mar 2014, 21:52
Sliding door handle
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by
ColG »
25 Mar 2014, 20:04
The sliding door handle snapped off on my van at the weekend. I've looked at Just Kampers & VW Heritage and both sell them but can anyone recommend...
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Last post by ColG
25 Mar 2014, 21:44
restoration of rosie
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by
igotthepoisons »
23 Mar 2014, 22:14
Hi all, have owned the van for 3 years and have driven it no where yet..! distracted by other retro beauties along the way but they are a distant...
4 Replies
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Last post by DavidPallister
25 Mar 2014, 20:56
Replacement Interior panel material
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by
chrispow01 »
24 Mar 2014, 17:43
Hi everyone,
Does anyone know where I can get the headlining/panel material for a 1990 westy, Its similar to this one from GoWesty but more grey...
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Last post by chrispow01
25 Mar 2014, 20:05
Rear wiper rubber seal thingy
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by
hammondboy »
25 Mar 2014, 16:44
Wondering if anyone would happen to know the correct name of this part and where I might be able to get my hands on one?
It's the rubber sleeve that...
1 Replies
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Last post by Aberdeenbus
25 Mar 2014, 19:16
Thoughts on replacement panels
by
chrispow01 »
25 Mar 2014, 18:53
Hi everyone,
will be looking to purchase some replacement panels shortly and just wondered what experiences you guys have had with what's on offer...
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Last post by chrispow01
25 Mar 2014, 18:53
Chin Spoiler and GRP Bumpers
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by
RobH »
24 Mar 2014, 17:04
Anyone got both a chin spoiler and aftermarket big GRP bumpers fitted together?
The front bumper has fixings that go under the sides, which I think...
1 Replies
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Last post by Bigjcc55
24 Mar 2014, 22:16
Windscreen seal suppliers?
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by
baj25 »
24 Mar 2014, 14:51
Hi All,
looking to get screen out and sort out leak soon, which I'm guessing is from rusted out lip in bottom corners. Emporium seem to be favoured...
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Last post by CovKid
24 Mar 2014, 21:33
sliding door - rusty hole in side panel
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by
acw »
22 Mar 2014, 16:41
topic says it all.
took the covers off to tart them up and found this horror.
had a look at the mallywagon thread and it looked easy to fix but is...
4 Replies
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Last post by Cyrus
24 Mar 2014, 13:02
Insulation advice please.
Replies: 1
by
badgerfax »
23 Mar 2014, 12:39
I have checked out the WIKI and i'm not sure that it takes into account the array of stuff on the market at the mo available in shed shops up and...
1 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
23 Mar 2014, 14:11
C shaped interior and seatbelts
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by
divingbelle »
25 Feb 2014, 20:31
I have a T25 which was converted from a panel van by a previous owner. The current back seat folds down into a bed but is not fixed and so can't...
8 Replies
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Last post by Dazco
23 Mar 2014, 14:05
Online Paint Suppliers
by
Combehatter »
23 Mar 2014, 13:09
Hi all,
I am going to embark on the battle against seam rash over the next month.
Where is the best place to get all the supplies I need? There...
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Last post by Combehatter
23 Mar 2014, 13:09
rustoleum bumpers
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by
dumbo »
16 Mar 2014, 12:05
hi all rustoleum combicolour you can roller the van and the high top what about the plastic bumpers ?? should be ok yes cheers simon :ok
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Last post by dumbo
22 Mar 2014, 20:16
Replacing front likely cost
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by
willpom »
21 Mar 2014, 12:30
Hi
If I was to get hold of an entire front from 1/2 way down windscreen pillar what is likely cost to replace; just metal work or with me removing...
5 Replies
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Last post by spongebob1
22 Mar 2014, 16:10
rain water in the door
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by
sternal »
22 Mar 2014, 11:11
On the passenger door the door card seems to get wet at the bottom, did a test this morning of pouring water down the window from a bottle, and its...
2 Replies
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Last post by sternal
22 Mar 2014, 12:54
Tartin up badges
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by
clinning »
17 Mar 2014, 17:20
Got me rear badges off but can't think of best way to paint the letters silver. Tried masking it all and cutting out letters with scalpel but not...
21 Replies
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Last post by NicBeeee
21 Mar 2014, 17:16
1 Replies
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Last post by acw
21 Mar 2014, 10:51
Waltraud re spray
by
waltraud »
21 Mar 2014, 08:10
Just tjought I should put up some pics of my Waltraud in middle of pre respray prep. Welding done but quite a few body dents and things, some have...
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Last post by waltraud
21 Mar 2014, 08:10
Kevtherevagon
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by
Plasticman »
14 Oct 2011, 20:33
Well this seems like a nice van, tis called carol camper(so the logo's say, but it seems to have some troubles, had look in the back and there is a...
480 Replies
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Last post by Plasticman
21 Mar 2014, 07:44
Diagnosing starter motor
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by
81AirCooled »
20 Mar 2014, 12:58
I've been having starting problems since refitting my engine which has gone from being a fuel starvation issue to an electrics issue see onclick=...
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Last post by nevill3
20 Mar 2014, 15:59
The Pock-Holed van
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by
Plasticman »
17 Jun 2013, 21:52
well it turned up today ,,,
early so it must be keen for the chop,nice meeting again, hope you enjoyed the tour round and a good journey back,...
82 Replies
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Last post by PeeSG
18 Mar 2014, 20:54
Cab door repair
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by
clinning »
18 Mar 2014, 18:58
As seen here
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Anyone done one? As my door is f***ed at the bottom but top is good. But not sure if...
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Last post by Plasticman
18 Mar 2014, 20:09
lower front panel
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by
spongebob1 »
18 Mar 2014, 11:50
Hi folks,can anyone help i'm after a front lower body panel the one under the lower radiator grill.My van is a 1989 water cooled van,wheres's the...
3 Replies
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Last post by spongebob1
18 Mar 2014, 15:06
Wiper arm colour
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by
xs1100515 »
18 Mar 2014, 13:18
I am having my bus sprayed. Its in it's original white colour but we are unsure if the wiper arms should be black or body coloured. They have been...
2 Replies
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Last post by xs1100515
18 Mar 2014, 14:01
Raising the roof
by
getunder »
17 Mar 2014, 21:57
Having had a Hernia repair I cannot lift heavy items such as my pop top for a few weeks more. So I broke the seal and raised it a few inches with a...
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Last post by getunder
17 Mar 2014, 21:57
Front sill repair
by
getunder »
17 Mar 2014, 21:49
The front sill behind the front bumper had developed humungous holes over much of its length. So i cleaned the edges and taped it all along with...
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Last post by getunder
17 Mar 2014, 21:49
rusty panel behind fridge - help
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by
Shaundon »
17 Mar 2014, 20:44
While I had the fridge out i decided to check behind the insulation in the panel behind the fridge as i had a sneaking suspicion the water filler...
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Last post by Shaundon
17 Mar 2014, 21:08
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Last post by rallye69
17 Mar 2014, 20:34
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Last post by Plasticman
17 Mar 2014, 20:00
do i need a new one?
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by
rallye69 »
17 Mar 2014, 17:32
cleaning up all bits taken off van during big restore, this is the sliding door stop, it has a bit of play in it as can be seen should it be like...
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Last post by Plasticman
17 Mar 2014, 19:00
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Last post by max and caddy
17 Mar 2014, 16:29
reject upper front panels
by
Plasticman »
16 Mar 2014, 21:34
Now i have had these from 3 suppliers and all been the same faults, and i have returned them , when speaking on the phone i suggest they get one from...
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Last post by Plasticman
16 Mar 2014, 21:34
Insulation
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by
xs1100515 »
15 Mar 2014, 11:50
I'll post this here because it may not be widely known and I am sure I've seen it recommended in other threads.
I am having my bus sprayed. There...
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Last post by Bigjcc55
16 Mar 2014, 19:43
Replacing panels tips
Replies: 21
by
clinning »
23 Feb 2014, 09:35
Me and a friend (non car welder) are taking on the front and rear os arches. Any tips on replacing them what to do and what not to do? Easier to...
21 Replies
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Last post by Plasticman
16 Mar 2014, 18:01
Wheel arch tape
Replies: 7
by
kentishvanman »
15 Mar 2014, 17:27
Hi,
Has anyone got a piece of tape stuck on the front edge of their n/s wheel arch, the part that is covered by the sliding door when it is open.
It...
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Last post by R0B
16 Mar 2014, 07:29
window scraper-top bit
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by
jrt »
15 Mar 2014, 18:21
Hello, i'm going to change my cab door window scrapers . I can find the bottom 'hockey stick' ones but not the top ones that are slightly longer,...
3 Replies
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Last post by jrt
16 Mar 2014, 00:40
Opening Quarter Light Windows
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by
Admiral_Forest »
15 Mar 2014, 16:24
Hi All. Some help please. :D
I have obtained some opening quarter light windows and need to get the window latches to go with them.
Any idea where...
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Last post by R0B
15 Mar 2014, 16:46
Converting seats to lhd
by
westyguesty »
14 Mar 2014, 21:25
Growing family means I need an extra seat in my Westy T25.
My plan it to fit T4 seats in the front, giving me three in the front as a few other...
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Last post by westyguesty
14 Mar 2014, 21:25
Holes in outer sills
by
chriscburgess »
14 Mar 2014, 12:29
just found some holes in the outer sills. MOT due soon - will this be a failure or is it only inner sills that count?
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Last post by chriscburgess
14 Mar 2014, 12:29
seams
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by
sinshelley »
13 Mar 2014, 19:41
Hi everyone, wondering if anyone can help ?? What kind of seam sealer do you use after you have raked out all the old rotten stuff got it back to...
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Last post by Plasticman
14 Mar 2014, 10:45
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
13 Mar 2014, 18:22
window seal help
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by
bicolour »
11 Mar 2014, 20:06
Hi all
I have just purchased some side window seals and need advice on removing old ones and refitting please
Its a Devon conversion
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Last post by 1664
12 Mar 2014, 15:50
Rust beyond repair? Please help
Replies: 16
by
amex72 »
10 Mar 2014, 20:41
Hi guys,
I am hoping that some of you experienced restorers can help us. We are looking to buy this van (photos below) as its exactly the type we...
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Last post by Plasticman
11 Mar 2014, 20:57
Interesting way to weld
Replies: 17
by
CovKid »
01 Mar 2014, 11:51
Heck, even allowing for inexperience, WHY would anyone weld a rear wheel arch on with a vertical seam on the outside?
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Last post by CJH
11 Mar 2014, 12:11
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