Official lazy person's stupid question thread

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[68kmgvert]

Hi,
New lazy person’s question. I got my 87 Syncro with a very dirty and dull Poptop last year. After using Maguire’s 3 step process it looks way better. There are spots were the finish (paint?) has flaked off and grey is showing through under the white. Does this mean it was gray originally or is the gell coat coming off?
In any event I’d like to touch up the white as 95% of it is shiny and appears fine. Any advice on product and possibly “correct” color?
Thank you!

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1968 Karmann Ghia Convertible
1979 Beetle Convertible (Epiog)
1987 Syncro GL Westfalia 3.3 H-6
2011 Touareg TDI
2013 Golf TDI
2015 Golf TDI

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[jimf909]

[68kmgvert]

I realize there has been a lot written about this topic, I’ve now looked at a lot of it. I realize the marine epoxy paint is probably the way to go. Mine really just needs a touch up in spots right now. The rest still shines quite well. Looking for any advice of doing just spots that need attention for now.

Thanks for your comment on Lola, we think she’s pretty sweet. The rack is called a 1up. It’s a bike rack but could probably handle a small dirt bike. It’s on a custom extension my son made that keeps it from interfering with the spare tire rack and allows the hatch to still open. Rack is American made of aircraft aluminum and far and away the best bike rack I’ve seen. Can add space for two more bikes as well.
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1968 Karmann Ghia Convertible
1979 Beetle Convertible (Epiog)
1987 Syncro GL Westfalia 3.3 H-6
2011 Touareg TDI
2013 Golf TDI
2015 Golf TDI

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[jimf909]

[llilibel03]

When you're using a multi tester and you touch the ground end to a part of the body that is painted (like an interior body panel), is that paint enough to insulate and affect the reading?

Do you absolutely have to find a spot of bare metal to ground?
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87 syncro tintop
90 gl tin top
85 westy 2.0 tiico automatic (present)

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[llilibel03]

Danke und danke.
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87 syncro tintop
90 gl tin top
85 westy 2.0 tiico automatic (present)

[ServantOfElwood]

I have a mix of ceramic and glass fuses. Is that ok? or should they be all ceramic (or all glass)?

Would post a photo but they won't upload for some reason.
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The Ghost Ship - 1984 Westfalia 2WD
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=602180
Install in reverse order of removal.

[shagginwagon83]

Doing a full suspension rebuild - except upper control arms. Going to hold out til Burley new UCAs come out.

Is it okay for me to remove the UCA? I need to paint the tower. I'll mark the washer.

Also, is there a reason why I have real bad rust on my driver side front jacking point? Ill take pictures but I'm scared it's too far gone.
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Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan

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[jimf909]

[shagginwagon83]

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[ServantOfElwood]

Well I have only 5 ceramic ones left. Guess I'll be buying some fuses! Thanks.

[-Derek-]

What is the best 14" vanagon tire available now for a stock 2wd? My van came with new Thunderer Ranger R101 (185R14C 8 PR light truck) tires. I have a sweet set of 14" powder coated wheels to swap to. Wondering if I should transfer the tires over to the new wheels or if there would be a significant benefit to going with a different tire.

Thanks!

Derek

[Paulbeard]