Date:         Thu, 29 Apr 1999 17:10:45 -0400
Reply-To:     "Karl F. Bloss" <bloss@ENTER.NET>
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From:         "Karl F. Bloss" <bloss@ENTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Restoring
Comments: To: John-Reed Maffeo <rlpa80@email.sps.mot.com>
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> I would like to rechrome(sp?) parts of the front grill.

I looked at the "chrome" for about 2 seconds while considering whether to
mask it and then said "nah" and spray-painted the whole grille black.  I
did mask the VW emblem, of course.  :-)

> How does one restore the blackness to the door handles anyway?

Paint 'em.  Probably a semi-gloss is better than flat, as suggested.

> What is the deal with the rubber window bits? Any way to spruce them
> up short of replacing them?

I believe the Chris Turner solution is pull out the ugly chrome stuff.
:-)  Silicone spray might rejuvenate some of the mildly cracking  and
faded stuff.

> Headliner cleaning/replacing?

Cleaning worked well with Simple Green for me.  Of course, that was go get
all the AC oil out after I pulled the HP hose off.  :-P

-Karl


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