Paint

Paint Prep Suggestions

(If you intend on having Maaco or E. Scheib paint you Bug)

- Sand the ENTIRE body smooth. Start with a course grit (about 80) and work you way up to a
minimum of 220. If you want to strip paint use 36 or 40 grit. If the paint shop is going to sand, ask
what grit they'll be using and use that as your max.

- Prime all exposed metal with good sandable primer, even if it's from a spray can.

- Use you hand to 'feel' for dings or deep scratches. Spray an area with paint if you're unsure.
The paint will magnify any imperfections. You can remove the paint afterwards by sanding.

- Remove all chrome and rubber seals. Remove anything that is not to be painted. ( Head lights,
door & lid handles, bumpers, etc)

- Put spacers between fenders and body. Use 4 to 5 washers. Also,put spacers on the license
plate cover.

- Remove all glass. Now is the time to replace the rubber seals. If they are new, they still can be
removed and re-used. Check the seal area for rust.

- Strip doors (see separate list on this)

- Sand, prime & paint all doorjambs. You can use spray can touch up paint, assuming you're
painting it a stock color. An alternative is to have the shop do it. Maaco charges $50-60 per door
opening.

- Put a spacer on both front and rear hood to hold them about 3-4" open. This allows paint to get
to the seal area. Remove the rubber seals and sand, prime and paint as necessary. Cover trunk
area and air vent slits on rear deck lid