VW Restoration Tips

From time to time we will offer some of our restoration tips for your VW. We will show you ways to put your classic back together with home tools to save on time and money.

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List of VW Bug Restoration Tips

Classic VW BuGs How to Replace Worn Out Leaking Beetle Swing Axle Boots with New »

In this short video, we show how to replace the notorious swing axle boots that crack and leak as they age on a Volkswagen Beetle, Ghia, Bus, etc

Classic VW BuGs Fresh Big Bore 40hp Engine Motor Build w Vintage Speed Abarth Muffler »

Here is one of our Fresh Big Bore 40hp Engine Motor Build w Vintage Speed Abarth Muffler.

Classic VW BuGs 36hp Beetle Air-Cooled Motor Engine Rebuild Parts 1 – 7 »

Here are parts 1-7 of our 36hp Motor Rebuild. We do a complete motor rebuild from top to bottom!

Classic VW BuGs How to Beetle Tip Guiding Choke Cable Through Early Fan Shroud »

In this short video I show you how to save some time when guiding the old 25hp and 36hp choke cable through the fan shroud of the early beetle, ghia, or bus.

Classic VW BuGs Hagerty Shiny Video How to Clean Bugs from your Car »

As temperatures rise, so does the bug population. Unfortunately, many of those pesky insects end up on the hood of your classic.

Classic VW BuGs Peel & Seal Beetle Volkswagen Chassis Insulation Quick Roof How to tip »

Here is a quick UPDATE video on using Peel & Seal AKA Quick Roof to apply to your Beetle Chassis for sound deadening insulation.

Classic VW BuGs Hagerty Video Shiny Vinyl Cleaning & Protecting »

Caring for your car’s upholstery via routine maintenance only requires a few cleaning products. If your car’s seats are pretty clean, we simply recommend using Quik Interior Detailer Cleaner as it offers light cleaning along with nutrients and protection.