Thumbs up to you Pro's

[2Dokas]

I hate the way you make it look so easy!

I am having fun having lots of issues. But it's okay because it's mine.

How nice is nice? Can't say but I always think I've spent so much time, what's a little more time anyway?

I have a nice jobber in town that is really helpful so I spend my $ there.

nothing important, just sayin

Peter
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87 Doka 2WD Ej22,
56 Convertible

[bomberbob]

No pros here that I know of. I know I am not. Flux core welder from Home Depot, and tools from Harbor Freight and ebay. And time. Lots of time.
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1968 Beetle (storage)
1990 Jetta GLI megasquirted, burning E85 (currently in heavy maintenance)
2004 Jetta turbo GLI
Marion, Iowa

[Evil_Fiz]

Another "barely an amateur, let alone Pro" here. Same as BpmberBob but with an Eastwood welder and bad eyesight. Kudos on the "it"s just time, my time" attitude. Keep at it and let us know how it goes. There are a few gifted craftsmen among us, however. Check out the TRS63: Restoration thread: my 60 strato blue coupe, and halbug: Ghia coming home, just to name a few.

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Emil
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“…It's not just about what's interesting. It's also about what's helpful, and it's helpful even if it helps just one other guy working on a Ghia.”
kiwighia68

See my build on TheSamba at:
The K_R_A_K_E_N_N : a 70 Ghia Convertible reinterpreted

[2Dokas]

I was really talking about the painting, but yes, time, practice, more practice and more time work wonders.

cheers

Peter
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87 Doka 2WD Ej22,
56 Convertible

[bomberbob]

No paint pro either. Painted in my garage. Water based paint, then clear coat over that. This shows the orange peel. Wet sanded and buffed all that out.
I also used a Wagner Motocoat, instead of a traditional spray gun.
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1968 Beetle (storage)
1990 Jetta GLI megasquirted, burning E85 (currently in heavy maintenance)
2004 Jetta turbo GLI
Marion, Iowa

[DerrickfromNC1]

DYI in my makeshift booth. Only painted one car b4 this and that was 30yrs ago and this will be my 2nd. Took 2 attempts to get these fenders right. With what I have learned in the last couple weeks should be smooth sailing from here.

[2Dokas]

I love the blue, nicely done.

Peter
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87 Doka 2WD Ej22,
56 Convertible

[DerrickfromNC1]

[DerrickfromNC1]