Sanding/buffing/polishing clear coat.

kielbasa · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:14 pm Post subject:

You got something odd going on with front fenders. Buff job looks good though
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johndl58 · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:46 pm Post subject:

Yeah. Sometime before I got it, someone thought it a good idea to fit some early model fenders on it and franken the surrounding area to make it work. Unless you "know" its not that brutal. But we "know". Haha. I just didn't have the energy to open that can of worms to fix it 100%. I figured if it looked bad enough I would chop the nose and Baja it. I'm gonna roll it like this for a while. See how it feels.

buguy · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:47 pm Post subject:

Looks good. But yeah...whats up with the fenders? What are the big slits on the horn grill holes about?

johndl58 · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:09 pm Post subject:

Its where the 1970 bumpers slide through. Doesn't everyone do it like this??

wcfvw69 · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:30 pm Post subject:

wcfvw69 · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:35 pm Post subject:

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Here's what your fenders and lights should look like.
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johndl58 · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:32 am Post subject:

Thanks WC. I wish it looked like that. In one of my previous posts I wrote that some genius, before I got it, decided it would be a good idea to put early model fenders on it. While I'm not opposed to the look, I like the early style, I am opposed to how they did it. I just didn't have the energy or skills to fix it 100%.

Q-Dog · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:56 am Post subject:

wcfvw69 · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:21 pm Post subject:

johndl58 · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:13 pm Post subject:

If I thought it was that easy I definitely would've done that. Unfortunately there was some bondo work done to the front apron/nose area to make these fenders fit since they don't just "bolt on" to this year bug. I just didn't feel it was 1-worth it to try and fix it, and 2-it doesn't bother me enough to want to fix it. If this was some cherry specimen of a beetle I would've gone the extra mile, but for my first foray into the bug world, its all good. I just want to finally drive the damn thing. Haha.

buguy · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:03 pm Post subject:

Oh I see now! Hell with it. Rock it as is man!
So whats next? Put er back together?

Q-Dog · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 5:10 am Post subject:

Except for Super beetles, the fenders are a direct bolt-on. Really. There is no difference in the mating surface ... the only difference is in the bumper mounts. VW changed the aprons and the hoods and the bumpers, but the fender mounting is one of the areas on bugs that didn't change. If there is bondo on your apron, it is probably to fix crash damage (which is common, and could also explain the fender swap).

So, get the car on the road and enjoy it. One day you will come across a deal on a set of correct fenders and you'll be able to take your time prepping and painting them. Then bolting them on would be a one day deal.

The paint looks nice. Good job. What's next?
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johndl58 · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:34 pm Post subject:

I thought the early years were different than later years in all aspects. Either way there are other "forces at work" as far as replacements go. Definitely some bad bondo work/repairs done at some point for some reason. I'm OK with the way it is for now. I will say that I snapped a few necks yesterday on its maiden journey post makeover. Felt pretty good.

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Getting ready to sand/polish. Little concerned about dash (which is completely free of gauges glove box door and radio)board with all the openings.
Using the buffer here is probably a little tricky to avoid burn through. Any experience and tips?
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