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PostPosted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:57 am    Post subject: VW Car Care Kit Reply with quote

The very early 1964 Convertible Beetle (9/63) I bought for my wife many years ago came with the VW Car Care Kit I snapped pictures of. The car is very original including the confirmed factory engine, so I'm wondering if this might have come with it from new. I would appreciate information that any of you may know about this kit and wonder if anyone has any of the missing items so I can complete the kit for her Christmas or birthday gift. Thanks for looking!

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, I believe these were available in 63-64 and maybe other years too.

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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/64carcare.php
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2 kits form the Gallery:
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This second kit has some other non-VW vintage containers.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you for responding and providing confirmation! Any ideas where I might be able to find some if those original items?
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unfortunately I cannot point you somewhere specific other than watching the classifieds here and eBay.

The 2 cans you do have, on the left in your photo, are the easiest to find and appear on eBay fairly frequently.

I had a Chromlin polish tube (no box) on the site for many months but it sold a little while ago. These pop up for sale every once in a while.

The little rag I am guessing is a little polishing cloth that you could purchase from a normal store.

The little bottle of paint under the rag you would want to find the correct color for your Beetle. I actually have a few, what color do you need?


I like that your kit has the dividers as they are missing from my kit.
Could you post clearer photos of what they say?
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I appreciate your suggestions! I'm happy to take more detailed pictures of the dividers when I get back to my shop. If you would be kind enough to post more detailed pictures of the original items you have and I'm missing, I'd like to use them for my search if possible. My car's original color is L398 Pacific Blue if you happen to have one. If not, including a picture of another example that would have come in this kit would be great.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I do not have that paint color.

Chromlin:
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The upholstery and windshield washer fluid plastic bottles I do not have detailed photos.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Awesome thanks! Will get you the pics you requested when I get to my shop.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Love the VW Car Kit pcalbar!! My can of "Konservierungsmittel" has the metal lid, unlike the Bakelite, and Plastic lids of the later versions?
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for joining our conversation and bringing a new variation to the table! Did your metal lid container come with your '58 or do you know when the change might have taken place?
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

pcalbar wrote:
Thanks for joining our conversation and bringing a new variation to the table! Did your metal lid container come with your '58 or do you know when the change might have taken place?


No it didn't come with my 58, I found it on e-bay earlier this year. I'm not sure on the change, there are no pics in the 58/59 Accessory Brochures, but in the 1960 Accessory Brochure, they have a Bakelite Cap, and then in 64 have the plastic flip style like yours?
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 4:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Both of the kits above have the plastic caps and I feel confident saying those containers are original to the 2 kits.

I would assume the metal cap is earlier given that I have not seen very many of those.
From memory and the few cans I have myself, the red plastic cap seems to be the most common.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:18 pm    Post subject: Divider close ups as requested... Reply with quote

I hope these divider pictures help. If more are needed, let me know...

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:20 pm    Post subject: Instruction sheet Reply with quote

I also found the following instruction sheet folded in the kit...

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, those are great.

Thanks for the Chromlin sheet too.
Normally I would ask for a scan but it's in the Gallery already as I have the same sheet.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My upholstery bottle
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks again for sharing! Hopefully this post helps, you, me and others.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 11:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice collection!!
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 1:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have got a NOS Cromlin with box and sheet....if someone likes to update his kit. Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm interested and would like to know more. Please let me know how to reach you or know I can be reached at [email protected] or (210)559-1214.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 5:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's great to see all of these kit pictures! Mine is obviously a bit beatup but I have most of it. It had some Prestone chrome polish and windshield washer fluid when I got it but has the polish and the other stuff. I recently found the VW windshield washer fluids, both a plastic bottle as well as a metal one. Still trying to find the upholstery cleaner and small touch up paint. Here's mine:
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The divider is folded all weird on mine and I think is backwards? It's got the part numbers and/or descriptions of the various items. This is one of my favorite items!
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