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 Mick058
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| posted on July 16th, 2008 at 02:45 PM |
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Re-chrome the De-chromed
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?
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| posted on July 16th, 2008 at 02:47 PM |
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i think it could look better with...Still need to drop the front end too
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| posted on July 16th, 2008 at 03:46 PM |
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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
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| posted on July 16th, 2008 at 03:49 PM |
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Fair enough, so original their aluminum or stainless.
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| posted on July 16th, 2008 at 04:13 PM |
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holes and clips required.........of which aftermarket are not much chop
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| posted on July 16th, 2008 at 04:14 PM |
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get a good set of stainless strips polished up much nicer dont worry about the bonnet just the sides
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| posted on July 16th, 2008 at 04:17 PM |
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yeh, was gonna skip the bonnet. So they came original in stainless? Easy to source???
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| posted on July 16th, 2008 at 04:25 PM |
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they were staino after 63 prior to that anodise aluminium
i can find a set for you
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| posted on July 16th, 2008 at 04:30 PM |
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That would be tops Dave. How much would it set me back?
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| posted on July 16th, 2008 at 09:15 PM |
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looks better without it. get a set of 17" twists and it will complete the look!
my 2c
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| posted on July 17th, 2008 at 07:19 AM |
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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.
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