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PostPosted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 2:14 pm    Post subject: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

I bought a 1960 beetle about 3 months ago and I have the frame close to fully restored but I want to keep the original paint on the body. I was wondering what I should use to preserve the original paint or if I should just repaint it. The only problem with keeping the original patina is that I need to replace the heater channels and the rear fenders so it may be hard to blend the paint.
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I don’t know who cut the rear fenders like this but whoever did it committed a crime by doing it.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:35 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

Nice patina on that car. Should be able to get the repairs blended. Maybe put out a wanted ad for original paint fenders that would match.

Here is a product for preserving.
https://sweetpatina.bigcartel.com/product/patina-sauce
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:52 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

Thanks, the product says I should clean the body before I put it on but it’s pretty delicate right now. I don’t want to clean it with something too abrasive because the original paint might come off but i want to make sure the product will stick. Do you have any advice or experiences with it?
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:25 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

My understanding is hand washing is all that you need to prep for it
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:06 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

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That's pretty funny, but at the same time sad.

Looks like a nice project!
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:36 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:44 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

That Sweet Patina looks great!

I did this technique on my ‘71 Westy and it turned out great. I’m gonna do the same with the ‘65 bug I’m building.


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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:57 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

I'd find another pair of rear fenders, measure and cut the lower part to match, and weld them to the original fenders. I'd even leave the welds visible. That way you'll have repaired rather than replaced.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 8:44 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

That will buff out beautifully. Griots Garage compound is a personal favorite of mine on OG paint cars. it works well by hand or by buffer - i like the 3" foam pads you can use with a cordless drill personally. for the deep dark brown rust, use some super fine 0000 steel wool with the compound to smooth out the paint/ primer. you can use 2000 grit wet sanding first to help get rid of the chalkiness first. better used on the lower 12" of the car (paints thicker)

I also replaced the heater channels and lower rear quarters on my 60, as well as the bottom 6" of the right front fender. Blue Baron is spot on, when he says to weld on section, leaves the welds, and just paint the patch to match. I had 2k urethane SS paint matched by the local paint jobber to the glove box, and it came out awesome. i did not "patina' any of that paint.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:42 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

I’m in the “paint it” camp. Trying to match 60 year old weathered paint will be difficult. I would replace the fenders and respray it personally.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:05 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

Agree - beautiful patina - i'd paint those 2 fenders with old-school enamel and not buff it out - will dull-some, by it's self - but id want those 2 fenders to have an updated look - to have an honest-look - or else, if they matched - you'd be like every other poor samba-guy where everything has to match- just my 2 cents - z

kinda' like this...
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 3:42 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

Well if anyone was curious, this is how it’s ended up looking so far, it’s very close to being done and it’s turned out well. Thanks for everyone’s help on the patina but she was too far gone underneath it would’ve been too difficult.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:54 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

very nice. that a way to bring it back to life! VW Logo
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 10:43 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

Must say that is a really nice bug !!!! Can I send you mine and have you do the same thing ... Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 11:01 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

Aww you took the mudflap off.

Looks great anyways. Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 3:30 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

Love the color.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:10 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

I am a fan of keeping things "original", but in this case Justice was served. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 8:45 am    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

Bummer the patina was too far gone, but at least you tried! It looks great now, I love the color you went with.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:28 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

ANYBODY can paint a car. Fewer can preserve one.

I would conduct test areas on the worst parts of the missing paint (roof). Polishing and preserving with wax is preferred by many (myself included) rather than clear coating. But it is more laborious and takes maintenance. Clear coat if it will live outside- polish and wax if it lives indoors.

The red down low (bottom of doors, etc) will not be a problem to blend- it's below the widest part of the car and only you and the most astute would notice.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 3:46 pm    Post subject: Re: 1960 Beetle Patina Opinions Reply with quote

Is that jade green? Always been a favorite color of mine.
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