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maxwell1
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 Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:11 pm Post subject: getting started with ghia |
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| I have a new 1972 ghia coupe. I would like to have the exterior painted. The body is in good condition. I will work on the interior myself. Is it better to have the car painted before working on the interior? |
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3Bugs
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Joined: December 27, 2003
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Location: Palmdale California
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Here is my 2 cents on the subject,
If you’re going to paint the body the same color and your interior paint is still in good condition then I guess it probably won’t matter much on the order. However, if you are going to paint the car and take out the windows in the process; then keeping the interior in the car could be hazardous to keeping them in unpainted condition.
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Many VW’s, especially Ghias are notorious for having hidden rust and other past owner defects covered up with 2” thick bondo. The nose and window fixed frames are important areas to check out. The window frames have drain holes under the rubber and get clogged. 30 plus years of junk getting behind the rubber messes up the drains ability to do their job and you find the corners rusted out.
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Well, actually a 67 Bug, 72 Super, 61 Ghia and a 2004 Beetle Vert (sorry) |
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Nessal
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Joined: May 08, 2005
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Location: CA Bay Area
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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| 3Bugs wrote: |
Here is my 2 cents on the subject,
If you’re going to paint the body the same color and your interior paint is still in good condition then I guess it probably won’t matter much on the order. However, if you are going to paint the car and take out the windows in the process; then keeping the interior in the car could be hazardous to keeping them in unpainted condition.
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Many VW’s, especially Ghias are notorious for having hidden rust and other past owner defects covered up with 2” thick bondo. The nose and window fixed frames are important areas to check out. The window frames have drain holes under the rubber and get clogged. 30 plus years of junk getting behind the rubber messes up the drains ability to do their job and you find the corners rusted out. |
Very true. I was tearing down my Ghia down yesterday and from the outside, it looks perfectly rust free. But when you get into the tight spots, it would beg to differ. Though my rust isn't bad at all...mostly just surface rust I was still surprised a bit. |
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