Our Favorite Products.
We are always looking to use the best parts and materials available on the market. Below are some of our favorites.
Steel-It Stainless Steel Polyurethane Top-coat
Steel-It has become our go-to coating for suspension, trim, and more. The finish closely resembles the factory VW finish, and as far as paint goes it’s the market leader in corrosion resistance and durability. Steel-It has proven itself to be objectively better than powder coat in several ways: It’s 100% weldable, doesn’t chip, and available in aerosol spray cans which makes touch ups incredibly easy.
Available in: Black, silver, charcoal, grey, and white.
Lizard Skin Spray-on Insulation
From the factory the Vanagon platform came with little to no sound deadening or insulation (depending on the model and trim). Even the highest end models left a lot to be desired in terms of noise and heat control. Lizard Skin has became our favorite way to combat both heat and noise transfer into the cab. When used in conjunction with Dynamat and 3M SM600L insulation a Vanagon can be taken to a luxurious level of cabin comfort.
In regard to “how much is required for a specific make or model?” we can tell you the minimum amount required, but we simply believe “More is more!”
Double cab transporter door with no Lizard-Skin
Double cab transporter door with 5 coats of sound control insulation & 2 coats of ceramic heat protection.
Comparison between a regular Vanagon dash, and a restored Vanagon dash with 5 coats of sound control insulation.
U-POL Raptor Liner
Raptorliner is our choice paint for the under chassis and hard wearing parts (that aren’t coated in Steel-It). It’s extremely tough, readily available around the world, and tintable if needed.
3M Adhesives, Sealants, and Fillers.
In the autobody world 3M is the industry leader and has the highest performing products. From seam sealers, panel bonding epoxies, body filler, a large range of polishes, and more. Modern autobody tech has come a long way. The entire 3M line up is a testament for “you get what you pay for”.
