Full respray (finally)

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by Clive Neilands, Oct 26, 2017.

  1. Hi all!

    So the time has come to strip the Helsinki down to a bare shell,windows out,motor out and pop top off.

    I will be replacing all door rubbers,window rubbers etc..
    I have some friends who will do the welding and spraying privately.
    The welder works at a panel beater and the sprayer does bikes cars etc and is an amazing air-brusher,not that I plan on airbrushing the van..
    I have seen some cars he has done and they are amazing!

    Pop top will be painted and a new tent fitted,i have this already.

    I am staying with the original green/white colours.

    So I need to know where is the best place to get window/door rubber kits from?
     
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  2. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Mine all came from Custom & Commercial and were the nice (proper) soft grey ones.

    Worth checking though as it was a good few years ago now!
     
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  3. Cheers!
     
  4. Mine were cheap,hard black ones,think from jk,I have been told is the best way to go,buggier to put on but once in they will stay nice and tight.fitted to my Helsinki 6 years ago and never had any leak and they still looking very good
     
  5. As @Baysearcher said custom and commercial are better than anybody
     
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  6. as above I used Custom and Commercial seals, got the full set and saved some money by buying the Kit
     
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  7. 77 Westy

    77 Westy Supporter

    Custom and Commercial for me too. Don’t waste your money on cheap black hard ones from JK or anywhere else, I couldn’t even close the doors and it was yet another part from JK that ended up in the bin.
     
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  8. Fruitcake

    Fruitcake Supporter

    I've had a couple of the Schofield kits that fitted ok.
     
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  9. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Custom and Commercial all the way here too, the nice grey ones as everyone has said!
     
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  10. Flakey

    Flakey Supporter

    Schofields are good
     
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  11. Razzyh

    Razzyh Supporter

    Another vote for Custom & Commercial. Grey ones.
     
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  12. I meant Windows seal,would use soft grey on doors....sorry for confusion ...
     
  13. Got a quote to do the camper,30000. Sek...
    i will strip it down and they will do the rust and painting.
    Got a huge order on parts coming to me!!
    Including a set of 15” Fuchs.
    New rear Hella tailights
    Rubbers and seals for doors and windows
    Various body panels

    Ordered 9 sheets of dynamat extreme sound deadening plates but i think i might need some more...

    This project needs to be finished by next summer!
     
  14. davidoft

    davidoft Sponsor

    Ah Schofields do a kit with best quality seals, best and waaayy cheaper than anyone else, I’ve fitted at least a dozen of them
     
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  15. Flakey

    Flakey Supporter

    If you catch them at a show weekend they do pre order discounts too.
     
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  16. All ordered! Wife is happy too! She hates rust...
     
  17. Just received a large package from VWheritage...
    All the interior wood trim:
    https://www.vwheritage.com/231898233-8-piece-wood-interior-panel-kit-for-westfalia-helsinki

    Rims:
    https://www.vwheritage.com/ac601006bp-wheel-ssp-fooks-alloy-black-polish-5-112-5-5x15-et20

    All rubber seals.

    Polished aluminium “volkswagen” sign for rear tailgate.

    New Westfalia stickers including badges on the side of the pop top.

    New tailight units.

    New front indicator units.

    Dynamat extreme.

    Rear bumper plus black rubber trim.

    Various body panels.

    New aluminium door window trim.


    Still need :
    new green plaid for all cushions beds etc.

    Green plaid with backing for front seats.

    Madmatz front carpet set.

    Billet polished window winder handles.

    Berry Aloc Original flooring.
     
  18. I want to make the mattresses thicker,both upstairs and downstairs for added comfort.
    Any tips or ideas if this is possible?
     
  19. So had good progress on the camper in the past 2 days,basically the camper is stripped,all windows out and cupboards etc.
    Next stage is removing lights,pop top and finally the motor.
    I have 9 weeks free so will be busy!
    My plan is to have it ready for next summer.
    Once the camper is at the welder/sprayer i will be doing a few things to the motor,nothing internal as its been done already,im very keen on buying the CSP central airbox setup but its stupid expensive,will see...
     
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  20. Useful thread, i have some more welding being done soon, then rubbing down myself and going to have a go at spraying in my dads (large) garage, who has spray equipment. She's not really ready for a professional job yet as there will be some more welding required. That said i am also about to order new front panel, all window and door seals, soundproofing, and many of the bits you mention, revo counter, worry gauges etc. Will not be perfect but perhaps 70% of the way there, and then rest over the next couple of years. Currently the original interior out and i am reparing hinges, cupboards, handles, sanding the roof lining etc. lots of jobs to do before April and camping season.


    Reason for Post. Did you get a discount doing a bulk order? and is it worth speaking to them in person.
     
    Last edited: Dec 15, 2017
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