Opinion on fender beading....

rich53x · Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:08 pm Post subject: Opinion on fender beading....

Wondering if most people prefer to paint the fender beading along with the body, or install it afterwards?

Foxx · Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:20 pm Post subject:

alot end up painting over it but you should really remove it so you can get paint between the fender and the body.
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The Noof · Samba Member Joined: January 25, 2005 Posts: 4346

I prefer to leave the beadings black, but thats just my personna.I like the contrast, and the definition it gives.

Mr. Bungle · Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:35 pm Post subject:

definately paint with the fender beading removed.

imo, it looks tacky as hell to have painted fender beading.

rich53x · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:52 pm Post subject: Opinion on fender beading....

Thanks! You all have the same feeling about it that I have. Seems like any Bug I've gotten to see restored always had the beading painted.
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RareAir · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:52 pm Post subject:

If the fender beading is painted, it'll eventually crack & peel away leaving the car with an unfinished look. Remove it prior to painting unless you like that color matched look
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shampoovta · Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:38 am Post subject:

My Dad advised me to put rubber pluming washers on the bolts of the fender between the fender and the car to create a gap. then after paint just loosen bolts cut the washers off and slide in the beading and re tighten. Very Happy


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