07-15-2020, 06:21 PM
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I occasionally see some "rat look"/"hoodride" Beetles and derivatives once in a while, have to check my archives later.
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07-28-2020, 01:24 AM
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Gorilla Glue was the strongest hot glue that I found for pulling dents, but it damaged the paint.
So much for paintless...
I used elevator bolts instead of the disposable plastic tabs and I broke Harbor Freight and Pops-a-Dent bridges, so I used a zinc bar.
"Professionals don't use PDR."
(Some totally do)
I have not done anything nearly as nice as in those videos, but I definitely made it better, at least good enough for Bondo.
Speaking of Bondo, did he go inactive?
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07-28-2020, 12:56 PM
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Here is an example of faked solar paint prep (but a wicked cool looking one... love the rims especially).
This guy cheated the sun:
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11-17-2020, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by freebeard
I'm thinking about trying it on the dents from things falling on the Superbeetle in the carport. They glue slide hammer pucks in the dent and remove them with rubbing alcohol. I can do that with Gorilla Glue. I should have a slide hammer with my Unispot.
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I don't know about anymore, but back in the day it seemed I could replace any piece for $20. Just saying the labor wouldn't be worth my time if new parts can still be had cheaply.
I think I replaced a fender for $20, a running board for $10, and got a good used windshield for $20. |
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11-17-2020, 03:06 AM
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Ah, the Superbeetle. It's sitting out in the rain in Coburg. 
I've got a connection where i can get a hood or fender for $50. I've got a left front and right rear fender to go on it after paint. After the paintless dent removal it could still use a top coat to tie it all together — it's a Shantung Gold/Kansas Beige two tone right now.
Those prices sound right. My father-in-law got us a wedding present for $25. It was a 13-window walk-through bus without a motor. The Beetle motor went right in.
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11-21-2020, 07:42 AM
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I once had a Honda City Turbo 
Stripped it for a resto then lost interest. Every so often I'd sand back the rust to fresh metal - less metal= less weight. Porsche have used thinner gauge sheet metal in some of their specials.
Paint adds weight too, something like 8kgs for a small car.
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