Subject: Gloss Level on '68 German Build Beetle Pan and Beam
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posted on October 28th, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Gloss Level on '68 German Build Beetle Pan and Beam
I will be removing and refurbishing my front beam and replacing fuel tank soon and am wondering whether the Beetle had a gloss black pan or satin
black. Also, what level of gloss should I use on the beam. This is not a period correct resto, just a freshen up but thougt I may as well do it
correctly
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posted on October 28th, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Satin or even Mat comes very close to factory beam and pan, it depends on what brand you're using as they can vary heaps. I just redid a German built
pan and Charcoal satin powder coat is nearly exactly the same as the og paint we found in some VERY nice internal sections.
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