Hi Jim,

Did you paint just the repair or entire door?

Sounds like just the repair. 

Wish we had a video I could show a potential helper!  My repairs would be much smaller then that one.

Eric 

> On May 3, 2021, at 12:50 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I did a repair like that about 17 years ago and you still can’t detect it. I bought a replacement low cabinet for my Westy (mine was missing when I got the car). The front corner near the stove had been crushed in shipping. I built it back up with bondo and shaped it square and flush with file and sandpaper. I took some white rustoleum paint in a jar cap and added a few drops of black and a few drops of red until it was a perfect match.  Two coats over primer over the bondo. No one could ever tell it had been damaged unless I told them and even then they would have
> To take my word for it. 
> 
> Jim
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 2, 2021, at 9:53 PM, Gene P <olgreywoof@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Not in the van, but I did a serviceable job of repairing a small burn ding in a kitchen counter.  (Soldering in the kitchen without protecting against accidents, really?)  Rust-Oleum has a product called Appliance Touch-up – tiny bottle with a little brush attached to the cap, like fingernail polish.  I don’t know about colors, but I’d think you could tint it anyway.  Multiple coats to build up deeper dings.
>> 
>> From: Eric Caron
>> Sent: Sunday, May 2, 2021 6:39 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Tan repairs laminant
>> 
>> Hi creative listers.
>> 
>> I’m sure all of our vans have received a few dings from loving use.
>> 
>> I’ve learned of creative ways of doing many repairs.  But, has someone come up with a way of fixing small dents or dings in the laminant?
>> 
>> There are tricks for fixing chips in granite counters that use clear fill like super glue.  And all kinds of creative ideas. 
>> 
>> So, anyone know of a success to fill  small gashes in the surface? 
>> 
>> Fill and touch up paint for laminant?
>> 
>> 
>> Eric Caron 85 GL Auto