Titchy Bling 25/10/07

PrettyBlueBug · 2005-05-22T06:21:32+00:00

My Pretty Blue Bug! Finally, I own my obsession! Since having first laid eyes on this 1970 Auto Beetle a few months ago, I have wanted it. I sold my 2003 Honda CR-V Sport for this Bug, and now it's mine! I'm soooooo happy, and it's so fun to drive! 😀 🙂

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 21 Nov 2005, 7:29 am

#430777

killakornkobb wrote:not polishing anymore? howd ya go stripping?

Yeah, not polishing anymore. I still wish I could, but it would take weeks even using all my spare time. I'll see how the new paint turns out. 🙂

Had no probs getting the dull old paint off, except my arm's sore as! :P
Will hopefully re-paint them tonight, pics shall follow if I do.

:sandrine

hipichic Insano Dub Head

763 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 21 Nov 2005, 12:28 pm

#430833

you're doing a great job! I look forward to seeing the fruits of your labour 🙂👍

Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 21 Nov 2005, 5:51 pm

#430929

i bought a dremel like tool the other week from bunnings.. to polish my oil filler and alternator.. tiny little wire brush is awesome 😀

Tagedeezee Heezy

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 21 Nov 2005, 6:28 pm

#430937

Painted them all tonight, metallic silver! I must say it's very GGRRRRR when bits of miniscule stuff land on my freshly painted wheels! Makes me wish I had a vaccuum sealed shed or something for painting.... not that I do this often enough...... but still. They're not perfect, but better than they were. 🙁

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 21 Nov 2005, 6:28 pm

#430939

And a close up of metallicness....

hipichic Insano Dub Head

763 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 21 Nov 2005, 9:27 pm

#431033

They look all purty and new!
Good job!

Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 22 Nov 2005, 7:33 am

#431107

Thanx hipichic! 😀
I'm not too happy with how they turned out actually, but they're much better than they were.

bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve

3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 22 Nov 2005, 10:26 am

#431136

Hey PBB,

Love the wheels. U've doen some great work there.

Found some more bling bling for ur car should u get some more spare money...its door corners.

http://www.classicvwpacific.com/images/beetle/accessories/door%20corners.JPG

ok, i just wanted to show u, simply because i've not seen these before...lol

[ Edited on 22-11-2005 by bugeyedbabe ]

dubless. 🥲
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 22 Nov 2005, 10:32 am

#431140

bugeyedbabe wrote:Hey PBB,

Love the wheels. U've doen some great work there.

Found some more bling bling for ur car should u get some more spare money...its door corners.

http://www.classicvwpacific.com/images/beetle/accessories/door%20corners.JPG

ok, i just wanted to show u, simply because i've not seen these before...lol

[ Edited on 22-11-2005 by bugeyedbabe ]

Yeah, I've seen these.... might be a 'bit' too much bling with those on.... LOL

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 22 Nov 2005, 4:33 pm

#431228

i'v got some

theyre all class:P

Tagedeezee Heezy

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 22 Nov 2005, 4:38 pm

#431229

i put them on the wrong spot, but ahh well :P

Tagedeezee Heezy

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 22 Nov 2005, 5:42 pm

#431258

killakornkobb wrote:i put them on the wrong spot, but ahh well :P

Why is that the wrong spot? Where are they meant to go? They look good there anyway, and it makes sense! :P

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Nov 2005, 5:51 pm

#431262

They are meant to go on the inner side of the door to brevent scuffing as you get in and out

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Futue te ipsum!!!

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 22 Nov 2005, 6:45 pm

#431279

Aaaah..... I see now. Either way looks good though! 😉

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 22 Nov 2005, 6:52 pm

#431283

My wheels and centre caps are now all painted and clear-coated. 🙂
They get put back on my car on Saturday morning with some new front tyres.

Still not happy with how they turned out.... makes me wish I had a proper paint gun.
But oh well, they look fine from a distance and are much better than they were before!

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 25 Nov 2005, 5:12 pm

#432180

Wow... I didn't think there'd be much of a difference with the clear coat on the wheels, but there actually is! I haven't polished them up yet, but here's a couple of pics:

And a close up:

They get re-fitted on my car tomorrow morning.... I so can't wait to see what PBB will look like with silver-silver wheels! 😀

hipichic Insano Dub Head

763 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 26 Nov 2005, 2:33 pm

#432422

You know, yesterday i tried to post a reply in here about how coooool your PBB will look with her shiny new feet, but I typed it three times and kept accidentally pressed clear form ALL THREE TIMES!!!
So I came back today instead 🙂
😀

Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 27 Nov 2005, 6:03 pm

#432614

Wow... I can't believe my Pretty Blue Bug got herself 3rd at DOVW for 'Modified Beetle 1968-2004'.... I was so close to crying.... 🥲

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 27 Nov 2005, 6:36 pm

#432629

nice job🙂 well deserved!! it's a top looking car!! :thumb:thumb:thumb

Tagedeezee Heezy

oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 27 Nov 2005, 7:07 pm

#432638

excellent to hear Laura! Congrats!

...and Robert's ya father's brother...

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 27 Nov 2005, 7:28 pm

#432647

Thanx Damien and Chris! I could still cry though, I'm so chuffed! 🥲

PBB definitely earned the new bit of shiny bling I bought for her today, will post pics when it's on, hopefully tomorrow. 😀

*did*

0 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 27 Nov 2005, 8:56 pm

#432676

Congrats! Well deserved I say! :thumb

akean1 Remember To Love

1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 27 Nov 2005, 11:02 pm

#432736

hey congratulations! i didnt know you got it untill now, that guy's voice on the p.a. just sounded like the a drone by the end of the day. i must have tuned out

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 28 Nov 2005, 6:46 am

#432758

LOL, thanx Steve and Akean! :P

[ Edited on 27/11/2005 by Pretty_Blue_Bug ]

hipichic Insano Dub Head

763 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 28 Nov 2005, 10:20 am

#432799

Well done!!! All your hardwork paid off!

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Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 28 Nov 2005, 10:23 am

#432800

Aww, that's so cute. Thanx hipichic!

It was so nice to see you and your beautiful kids yesterday. 😵‍💫

hipichic Insano Dub Head

763 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 28 Nov 2005, 10:46 am

#432807

It was great to see you too! And Eden, KillaKornKob, DID, Helbus, and everyone else I saw/spoke to but didn't know their names!
I think we need name tags...LOL!!

Ellen was very excited, when we got home, she ran off to tell dad all about PBB winning a medal!! so cute!

Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 28 Nov 2005, 10:53 am

#432810

I was so flattered that Ellen gave me a hug when you guys said ciao to us!
She's a cutie. 🙂

hipichic Insano Dub Head

763 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 28 Nov 2005, 10:58 am

#432812

She told me later that it wasn't a goodbye hug, it was a hug to say well done for the medal.

😀

Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 28 Nov 2005, 11:11 am

#432815

I thought it might be. So unexpected, so please say thanx to her for me. 🙂

Since my PBB was a good girl yesterday, she deserved a present.... 😉

... more bling! 😂