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Bertie_64 Casual Dubber

25 posts · joined Nov 2006 ·

#575187
Hi everyone,
I'm having a lot of trouble trying to fit eyelids onto my Superbug. They fit around the chrome, but the glass lens doesn't fit on properly. Are there different sizes for different models? Were the chrome rims shaped differently overseas? We've already broken the grey surround on one. We don't want to break anything else!
Cheers!

xornge666x Wolfsburg Wizard

460 posts · joined Sep 2006 ·

#575211
They are one size fits none. You need to tweak them to fit, and then fit the surround and clips once it fits nice.
Should keep you entertained (or frustrated) for a while if its your first set!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#575214
get a set of teh Flat Four eyelids they fit properly not like the CHEAP ones
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#575215
get a set of teh Flat Four eyelids they fit properly not like the CHEAP ones
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#575237
You are not alone....

Many people have had the same problem...

I don't like them, they may void your insurance if you hit a pedestrian...

that is why, You will see eyelids on cars at funny angles...
as they haven't been able yo put them on straight..
same as many VW accessories...

and i found fitting the expensive good quality chrome door handle scratch plates are MUCH harder to fit than the cheap aluminium ones...
although i have never seen aluminium eyelids...?

Best of Luck

Lee

http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---