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johndl58
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 Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 6:50 pm Post subject: Painting bug door hinges |
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Anything I need to do/know about painting the hinges on my bug? Seems like it could be a problem area since they are exposed. I'm thinking if the paint/clear is allowed to fully harden, it might chip when the door is opened.
Am I over thinking this? |
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OLD VW NUT
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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You aren't over thinking this. The first bug I ever painted I had that problem - never gave it a thought. That 62 came out looking great - except for the door hinge on the passenger side. It slightly cracked on opening. It wasn't a huge deal since it wasn't ever going to be showroom quality but had I thought about it even briefly I think I'd have found some twine that fit snugly between the hinges. Trim the excess and spray. Anything that would separate those two surfaces should work fine.
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johndl58
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Ha. Nice fix. Thank you for that. Mine wont be show quality either(since I'm the one attempting to paint it) but it dawned on me and I had never seen it addressed. |
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57BLITZ
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First, get 'em clean . . . like sandblasted!
Do NOT build them up with a bunch of primer . . . keep the primer/paint film in there as thin as possible.
Consider slicing the paint in the hinge joints with an EXacto knife before the paint fully cures.
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