Blackouts around windows etc

[the ski man]

Hey guys,

my vans in getting paint done shortly and I was hoping that someone could post some thickness measurements for the door area blackouts (HZ).

my van is not the same on both sides currently and the best info i have so far is "eyeball it from the brochure"

it would be a great resource if someone with original paintwork could take a few pictures with a ruler so that all van restorers can breathe easy knowing they are fairly accurate.

many many thanks, and if you do have this info i'll say g'day and cheers with a beer or two at the next van nationals

- Ski man

[jennie285]

Hey guys,

my vans in getting paint done shortly and I was hoping that someone could post some thickness measurements for the door area blackouts (HZ).

it would be a great resource if someone with original paintwork could take a few pictures with a ruler so that all van restorers can breathe easy knowing they are fairly accurate.

- Ski man

here are some of the pics we took of our original sandman before soda blasting...sorry there are so many but I took loads so we could paint it all exactly as it was....hope this helps



If you want to see a few more, I have a blog, and see also "Dave's madeira van" thread.....

[mook]

Does anyone know of a masking kit to do the blackouts around the windows and rear tailgate... could save a fair bit of time and give a nice smooth edge at the same time..

[Absinth]

Does anyone know of a masking kit to do the blackouts around the windows and rear tailgate... could save a fair bit of time and give a nice smooth edge at the same time..

1/8 pin striping tape.... the blue 3M stuff.... take about 5 minutes to mask up.

[mook]

Ahhh, there is always an easier way! Lol
cheers

1/8 pin striping tape.... the blue 3M stuff.... take about 5 minutes to mask up.

[the ski man]

here are some of the pics we took of our original sandman before soda blasting...sorry there are so many but I took loads so we could paint it all exactly as it was....hope this helps

Thanks a whole heap, i'll be able to reference the door frame width and then get them relatively close.

:happy:
- Ski Man

[Absinth]

Ahhh, there is always an easier way! Lol
cheers

It's great stuff, you can use it for all sorts of curved masking...

[mook]

the old masking tape requires alot of patience to go around corners... lol

[hainzy]

Heres a side shot of mine before the resto, if that helps too...

[stickthis]

Does anyone know of a masking kit to do the blackouts around the windows and rear tailgate... could save a fair bit of time and give a nice smooth edge at the same time..

I have considered it mate but dont think it would be worth it. As others have mentioned. Correct mask tape is just as easy for these.

If people disagree and want a mask kit than Im happy to do so.