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KTPhil 
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squaretobehip
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| Posted: Yesterday 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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| ALLWAGONS wrote: |
| That looks really nice Michael. |
Thanks, Martin.
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squaretobehip
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| Posted: Yesterday 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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| EverettB wrote: |
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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? |
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.
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ALLWAGONS
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| Posted: Yesterday 9:09 am Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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That looks really nice Michael.
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EverettB
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 4:17 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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| squaretobehip wrote: |
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?
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Rome
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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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squaretobehip
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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!
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Bobnotch
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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.
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squaretobehip
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 11:01 am 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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squaretobehip
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2025 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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I drilled some holes and took a drive to Santa Cruz with some other Volkswagens.
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squaretobehip
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2025 8:49 am Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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| Rome wrote: |
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Photo from the 2025 VW Pumpkin Run to Half Moon Bay. It was a very wet drive but I had a blast.
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An excellent shot! Did you notice any water leaks inside the car from driving in the rain? |
I'm pretty sure there are leaks. The doors need to be rebuilt and the window rubber in the rear quarters / rear hatch are original. They aren't petrified, but still old and there's shrinkage. This looks like rain, but it was really heavy mist.
I do need to fix these wipers, though! 
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Rome
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2025 3:31 am Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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| squaretobehip wrote: |
Photo from the 2025 VW Pumpkin Run to Half Moon Bay. It was a very wet drive but I had a blast.
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An excellent shot! Did you notice any water leaks inside the car from driving in the rain? |
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squaretobehip
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| Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2025 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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Such an awesome square !  |
I love this thing.
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squaretobehip
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| Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2025 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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Photo from the 2025 VW Pumpkin Run to Half Moon Bay. It was a very wet drive but I had a blast.
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squaretobehip
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| Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2025 3:46 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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I continued tinkering with the Squareback this weekend. I did some more polishing and cleanup on some bits and pieces. I was able to get some white overspray on the roof off. I'm so thankful they only did this one part. After cleaning up the crusty mirror, I installed a reproduction buffer. I added some accessory early door buffers and a bud vase holder. Next up, seat covers.
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notchboy
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| Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2025 5:16 am Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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Cool, I hope you can get me more information on it.
It was freaky when you posted that garage pic because I totally remembered the car and how it was buried in there when the guy had it for sale.
I wonder what happened where it got all faded out in the meantime.
I never saw it in person but it looked like really solid original paint in the older photos. |
I think I know some people who have the backstory. They followed it around San Jose and kept tabs. 
I put my Squareback rear cargo net in for Kelley Park. Really neat accessory and it gave me some ideas for the future.
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OK thats kinda neat. If you are caring a load of pillows or feathers, you will be safe.
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squaretobehip
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| Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2025 2:48 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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Pulled my Squareback out this weekend for the Wharf show in Santa Cruz. While it was out I swapped out the hodgepodge wheels for some original paint clay beige wheels & tires.
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squaretobehip
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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| EverettB wrote: |
Cool, I hope you can get me more information on it.
It was freaky when you posted that garage pic because I totally remembered the car and how it was buried in there when the guy had it for sale.
I wonder what happened where it got all faded out in the meantime.
I never saw it in person but it looked like really solid original paint in the older photos. |
I think I know some people who have the backstory. They followed it around San Jose and kept tabs.
I put my Squareback rear cargo net in for Kelley Park. Really neat accessory and it gave me some ideas for the future.
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EverettB
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Pearl White Squareback Preservation |
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Cool, I hope you can get me more information on it.
It was freaky when you posted that garage pic because I totally remembered the car and how it was buried in there when the guy had it for sale.
I wonder what happened where it got all faded out in the meantime.
I never saw it in person but it looked like really solid original paint in the older photos.
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