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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 11:11am On May 08, 2015 |
lomomike:thanks for ur concern bro, am building a business bro and we currently raising capital, which is demanding and demands my full concentration 1 Like |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by ricki: 1:43pm On May 08, 2015 |
........But you are a girl |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 9:39pm On May 08, 2015 |
Bossforeva:searched, couldnt find the interior pics. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 10:11am On May 09, 2015 |
lonelydora:I'm yet to get the phone number bro |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by lonelydora: 10:16am On May 09, 2015 |
Chibzee2: Sorry. This is it. His name is Kalu 08064210649. He's in that Elekahia mechanic village. |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 4:13am On May 10, 2015 |
lonelydora:Thanks |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 4:16am On May 10, 2015 |
Just finished the four fenders
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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 4:37am On May 10, 2015 |
So I wanted to strip the old paint off the car and I wanted to use a paint stripper chemical, anyone I could find, but unfortunately the whole mechanic village did not know about such a chemical. They always filed the cars that were to be painted. So tried calling denn who's in Lagos to see if I could get one there but I couldn't get him, tried calling a few other people but no show, so I decided to go with the filling. Now I wanted to file the whole car because I was pretty much sure that that was about the third or forth paint job that car had undergone in the past but the panel beater, the filler and the painter all advised I just file only the parts of the car that the panel guy worked on, so
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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 4:45am On May 10, 2015 |
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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 4:48am On May 10, 2015 |
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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 4:55am On May 10, 2015 |
I just contacted an upholstery guy to take care of the interior and I just hope he does a pretty good job. Now I'm thinking of the colour of paint to go with on the outside. And I'm thinking ..... dark gray or something like this. ... 1 Like
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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 4:56am On May 10, 2015 |
Guys please I'm very open to some cool ideas now |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Screwface(m): 5:20am On May 10, 2015 |
I'd go for this same color as the one you uploaded. The car itself, when finished, would attract attention from every nooks, the color shouldn't be shouty too. 2 Likes |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Readonee35L(m): 5:41pm On May 10, 2015 |
Bro that Dark grey make sense faaa... Those wheels Got me drolling... 9ice work on your car... U thy try abeg |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 6:13pm On May 10, 2015 |
Readonee35L:seconded 1 Like |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 6:15pm On May 10, 2015 |
How about Silver body colour adorned with black side lines with black & red rims? Something like this... Reference: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5373103-Air-cooled-chit-chat-thread!!!/page18 2 Likes
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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 6:17pm On May 10, 2015 |
We need this type of volks bro. 1 Like |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by trustnobody01(m): 6:25pm On May 10, 2015 |
0rex: Seconded!!!!!!!! 1 Like |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 6:35pm On May 10, 2015 |
the black matte colour is way better. |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 7:22pm On May 10, 2015 |
The silver colour go well really, also anytime I look at this dark grey, it just looks cool,what do you think 2 Likes
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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 7:28pm On May 10, 2015 |
Mr Chibezee pls stick with d dark grey colour it would make your beetle stand out in traffic. |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Specialist900(m): 7:30pm On May 10, 2015 |
Chibzee2:I prefer the colour and design of this bug. Good work |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 7:56pm On May 10, 2015 |
dumo1:Thanks man. |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:32pm On May 10, 2015 |
I hope you will find a way to install air-conditioning in that vehicle b4 you paint. Infact b4 you do the upholstery. But wait o, the engine is how many horse power? 35-40? |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 8:47pm On May 10, 2015 |
GAZZUZZ:I have thought of that, but then come to think of it, there are darker cars without Air conditioners so,..... and yes, na small horsepower e get |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 8:47pm On May 10, 2015 |
Both colours look very good on the car IMHO but I personally like contrasting colours. By the way, can the OEM chrome fenders be painted? I means does paint stick well on them? |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 9:22pm On May 10, 2015 |
Exterior styling and colours are a very personal thing. I would go with what YOU feel suits YOU. You're the one who will have to live with whatever you go with. I would avoid satin / matte though. Personally, I think it makes some newer shapes look bland, and older cars look like ruins. Just my opinion, others, including yourself, may think satin / matte finishes are the bees knees. 2 Likes |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 9:25pm On May 10, 2015 |
0rex: Paint does not adhere to chrome finishes. Unless the chrome is shot-blasted first. There are actually non-chrome bumpers available for this model of Volkswagen Beetle, which can be painted. |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 9:28pm On May 10, 2015 |
Chibzee, I hope the headlamps, indicators, tail lamps, windows and any exterior parts are being removed before paint? |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Readonee35L(m): 9:38pm On May 10, 2015 |
GAZZUZZ:Can that car really be air-conditioned? |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 9:38pm On May 10, 2015 |
Siena:Ok. Thanks for this info boss. OP are you retaining the OEM bumpers? |
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 9:40pm On May 10, 2015 |
Readonee35L:Good question. I wanted to ask same. 2 Likes |
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