Here’s the first color coat double-blocked with 600 grit. I kinda like this matte finish. All the kids are wrapping their cars to look kinda like this…

So what do you think, boys? Shoot two more coats and clear it? Or just scrub the whole car with a scotchbrite and call it a day?

Thanks to all who responded.  I will advise on how it goes.  Just love the new “TOY”.  It is fun to drive and really catches looks.  I am retired Navy and a 100% Service Connected Veteran and am limited on my physical abilities, but with help I’ll “GET ER DONE”. DANNY

Looks good. Simple modification but made a huge difference.

Clutch chatter sometimes comes from the wrong Bowden tube. Make sure it dips about an inch, to an inch and a half. Another thing to check is the transmission mounts. If there’s some give in those, replace them. The last common possibility is the disc or pressure plate. If a little oil gets on it or something like that you can get chatter. But…[Read more]

It’s just a flat piece of glass. Any good glass shop, not necessarily a windshield specialist, should be able to cut a new one given a sample. They should know you will need laminated safety glass, but you might want to remind them. I’ve had a couple done this way.

I tend to get my cork valve cover gaskets from a vendor at VW shows. I manage to keep a dozen on hand as spares and when I get down to four gaskets, I pick up some more at the next VW show. I usually get them cheaper there.

I got mine from oreillyauto also. Works ok and not pricey.

Well, it’s paint day, boys.

Final primer-sealer coat this afternoon followed by the red stuff. Looks a lot better this time around but of course I got a nasty run on the scuttle and gouged out a wet spot with the sprayer. And a couple spots not yet quite covering.

So it goes.

More on the blog.

Well, it’s paint day, boys.

Final primer-sealer coat this afternoon followed by the red stuff. Looks a lot better this time around but of course I got a nasty run on the scuttle and gouged out a wet spot with the sprayer. And a couple spots not yet quite covering.

So it goes.

When I did mine I went to my local O’Reilly’s and got this, basic cork.

Fel-Pro – Valve Cover Gasket Set
Line: FEL | Part # VS21566C
1 Year Limited Warranty
UPC: 19826538444

I found these, too:

http://www.jbugs.com/product/113101481F-2.html

They seem to be less expensive than the others, too.

Looking forward to this Ed!

Enjoy the build!

Looking forward to this Ed!

Enjoy the build!

Greg. ALWAYS go with the cork gaskets. Even VW at the Chattanooga car plant says to stick with the cork gaskets.