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"Jonelle" wrote in message
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Hi all
I'm acquiring a van shortly (purely for recreational use - camping,
biking that sort of thing).
I want to paint the inside white, in order to make it a lot lighter. I
was planning on simply using ordinary undercoat and an eggshell type of
finish. This will be fine for the three walls (which are ply-lined) but
I was wondering if it's also OK for the roof.
Any opinions?
Go back 40 years and van paints were oil based. They gave a much more chip
resistant finish than car paints of the time. The long drying time also
made it easier to get a good finish with brush application, so they were
also used by people restoring old cars.
Mildly connected: I'll be investigating getting windows fitted in the
sliding doors (it's a Citroen Dispatch), to enhance the light;
Fitting side widows behind the driver's seat makes the vehicle a car for
VAT purposes, which may affect its resale value.
Colin Bignell
Would it make a difference to the Dartford toll charges as well?
Adam