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Re-chrome the De-chromed

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Mick058 · 16 Jul 2008, 2:45 pm

i'm thinking of chroming my de-chromed beetle.

IS this easy, difficult, messy, regrettable?

Can you buy after market kits or is it best to source some original stuff.

Do they glue in or insert through the holes?

When drilling holes, is there any need to protect to exposed metal from the hole?

Mick058 · 16 Jul 2008, 2:47 pm

i think it could look better with...Still need to drop the front end too

bond · 16 Jul 2008, 3:46 pm

i think you'll find the side strips are not chromed at all and a polished aluminium or stainless?

can either have them polished up or shouldn';t have any issues getting them chromed.

nick

Mick058 · 16 Jul 2008, 3:49 pm

Fair enough, so original their aluminum or stainless.

hellbugged · 16 Jul 2008, 4:13 pm

holes and clips required.........of which aftermarket are not much chop

vw54 · 16 Jul 2008, 4:14 pm

get a good set of stainless strips polished up much nicer dont worry about the bonnet just the sides

Mick058 · 16 Jul 2008, 4:17 pm

yeh, was gonna skip the bonnet. So they came original in stainless? Easy to source???

vw54 · 16 Jul 2008, 4:25 pm

they were staino after 63 prior to that anodise aluminium

i can find a set for you

Mick058 · 16 Jul 2008, 4:30 pm

That would be tops Dave. How much would it set me back?

bond · 16 Jul 2008, 9:15 pm

looks better without it. get a set of 17" twists and it will complete the look!

my 2c

nick

Mick058 · 17 Jul 2008, 7:19 am

Ha, twists in 17x 6 or 7's maybe.

There is something a little plain about it. I think some side strip trim and running board trim could brighten it up a little.