Westfalia pop top colour

jon71 · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:54 pm Post subject: Westfalia pop top colour

I have seen several threads - but nothing has really nailed it down for me.
I have a 1980 vanagon (Paint code B9B9 or L567).
The pop top has been hand painted in a BRIGHT white, but I want something easier on the eye that is original VW. The van has just been repainted so the shop are also doing the roof. Any suggestions? Is there a VW white which won't damage my retinas in the fierce NZ sun, but will also tie in nicely with my new paint?
Cheers

Jon

Terry Kay · Banned Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331

Depending on the color of the body of the Van--tint the white with a splash of the bottom color---or a contrasting off white will work.
It'll take the harshness of the Tide white outa the pop top.
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scubabrian · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:02 pm Post subject:

I painted mine to match my van. I like the look similar to the later model vans. Mine is an 85. If its prepped properly the paint should stick without a problem.

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jon71 · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:27 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the advice. Your van looks well smart! Cool

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