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Bobnotch Samba Member

Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 23579 Location: Kimball, Mi
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Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 11:49 am Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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WOW that looks like it worked pretty good. Almost ready for a clear coat. I know where I live that surface rust would grow like crazy.  _________________ Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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squaretobehip Samba Member

Joined: August 23, 2004 Posts: 4080 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 3:27 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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WOW that looks like it worked pretty good. Almost ready for a clear coat. I know where I live that surface rust would grow like crazy.  |
Nah, no clear coat for me. When it comes home full time I will definitely have to keep up on it. Here are a few pictures of the drivers door:
I also worked on getting the old repro mat replaced. Found part of the original anthracite mat stuck to the cargo liner, yay. I did my best to get it off cleanly but it didn't work out too great. I might replace this cargo liner...
In the meantime, I put a new mat in it.
Also added some original Albert mirrors:
My mom was in town so we took her to the local VW Christmas Cruise event:
Just loving this thing. Now I just need to get it home full time! _________________ 1963 Notchback - Ruby Red
1963 Squareback - Pearl White
1965 Squareback - Baltic Blue
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Rome Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2004 Posts: 10783 Location: Pearl River, NY
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Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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If you want to try painting your new rear mat with a vinyl paint to come close to the original factory grey, SEM's "Storm grey" or "Warm grey" could work-
Scrub the mat with dishwashing detergent and a soft brush, dry it off, let it sit in the sun for a few hours to warm up. Then apply the spray in several light coats. |
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EverettB  Administrator

Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 71930 Location: Phoenix 602
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Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 4:17 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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Yesterday I played around with some Magica Rust Remover Gel. I still have another pass to go to get some small bits, but for now I'm really impressed.
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That came out really nice! Just gotta keep it waxed? _________________ How to Post Photos
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ALLWAGONS Samba Member

Joined: June 03, 2000 Posts: 4731 Location: Pasadena CA/DTLA soon China
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Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2025 9:09 am Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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That looks really nice Michael. _________________ I'd be UNSTOPPABLE if not for Law Enforcement and PHYSICS.
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squaretobehip Samba Member

Joined: August 23, 2004 Posts: 4080 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2025 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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Yesterday I played around with some Magica Rust Remover Gel. I still have another pass to go to get some small bits, but for now I'm really impressed.
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Thanks! Yeah, I'll eventually do another round of polishing and keep it waxed. I might try a bit of 409 or CLR as well. _________________ 1963 Notchback - Ruby Red
1963 Squareback - Pearl White
1965 Squareback - Baltic Blue
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squaretobehip Samba Member

Joined: August 23, 2004 Posts: 4080 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2025 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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Thanks, Martin. _________________ 1963 Notchback - Ruby Red
1963 Squareback - Pearl White
1965 Squareback - Baltic Blue
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KTPhil  Samba Member

Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 36358 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2025 9:00 am Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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SuhWEET! _________________ Current Fleet:
- '71 Fastback
- '69 Westfalia
Retired:
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- '65 Beetle (x2)
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