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Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:08 pm

A long time ago, I remember seeing an ad for a magnetic cover for the Beetle fresh air vents. This was a simple flat piece, which you could place over the vents to block them off, but could easily remove without any paint damage.

Does anyone remember these, know who made them, or know of a place that has them for sale?

The type of vents in question:

Thanks

Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:21 pm

You Can buy magnet in a block fourm and cut it to fit tey sell them at hobby stores

Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:35 pm

Actually home depot sells these or hardware stores for heating and a/c vents to block them off its a thin white magnet sheet and you can just cut it down :D

Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:44 pm

ya thats what i was talking about a thin mag to cut it to fit,they sell it in one big piece

Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:58 pm

Thanks for the tips. I'll look into that route. 8)

... But that being said, does anyone remember the pre-cut VW specific versions?

Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:55 pm

I've never heard of a cover to block off the fresh air vent. But I have seen scoops for it that clip on.

I have one on my 72 Super.

Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:46 pm

I have never seen or heard about them!

Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:24 pm

Herbie3Rivers wrote: I've never heard of a cover to block off the fresh air vent. But I have seen scoops for it that clip on. I have one on my 72 Super.
Nice Super. 8) Yeah, I have seen the scoops. In truth, I think the scoop probably is a better choice for daily usage, but I am more interested in the magnetic cover for car storage in a rainy climate. So I can block the vents entirely, without having to worry about water sitting (or freezing) in the air box or its drain.

1303 sb wrote: I have never seen or heard about them!
Yeah, it doesn't seem like they ever caught on.. I remember seeing them advertised a long time ago, but I can't find anything about them now. :(