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Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·

#658080
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?
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=67295 (myride)

Romans 10:9

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#658090
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

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#658095
holes and clips required.........of which aftermarket are not much chop

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#658096
get a good set of stainless strips polished up much nicer dont worry about the bonnet just the sides
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 ·

#658104
they were staino after 63 prior to that anodise aluminium

i can find a set for you
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

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#658171
looks better without it. get a set of 17" twists and it will complete the look!

my 2c

nick