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1979 VW Beetle - Restoration

Murbella – Day 39 – More tin painting. Other painting.

Posted on 2020-06-11

The tin cleaning and painting continued today.

Some of the ones already done had drips and areas I was not happy with so I sanded them down and recoated them.

1979 VW Beetle - Restoration
1979 VW Beetle – Tin Restoration
1979 VW Beetle - Restoration
1979 VW Beetle – Fan Shroud Restoration

Finally got around to more sanding and cleanup of the fan shrould. It took several acetone baths for it to really feel clean.

1979 VW Beetle - Restoration
1979 VW Beetle – Fan Shroud Priming

While I am not intentionally trying to get the interior of the fan shroud, some of it is getting painted.

1979 VW Beetle - Restoration
1979 VW Beetle – Fan Shroud Priming – Sitting in the hot sun.

While not as hot as recent days, it is still pretty warm so I’m trying to do my best to keep parts in the sun. There’s a nice breeze which really helps the solvent evaporate.

1979 VW Beetle - Restoration
1979 VW Beetle – Fan Shroud First Paint Coat

I eventually got the first paint coats on. These will get a 2nd coat tomorrow, and likely the clear cover on Saturday along with all of the other tin pieces that should be done.

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