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 Steam Power Wash Blasting a Vintage VW Motor Engine Block »

Just a short video showing us using our steam power washer to blast a VW motor to get it clean from grime or gunk.

Classic VW BuGs How to Remove Install 65 and Later Beetle Door Mech Glass »

This is a short video showing a recent trick I figured out when removing the door/glass mechanism on a 65 and later VW beetle bug door.

Classic VW BuGs How to Tip from Hagerty Shiny Windows with a Beetle »

Routine cleaning of automotive glass removes light dirt and contaminants and requires nothing more than a good glass cleaner and chamois.

Classic VW BuGs 36hp Beetle Motor Engine Restoration Build Teaser »

This is just a short teaser to get you hyped on my new upcoming series, a 1954 Oval Window Beetle 36hp Engine Build.

Classic VW BuGs Unfinished VW Beetle Project: 10 essential questions to ask »

New year, new project. And why not? After all, what else is there to do during these cold, dark evenings and wet weekends.

Classic VW BuGs How to Replace Install New Steel Fuel Line for Beetle Ghia »

Here is a short video on replacing your clogged or rusty steel fuel line in your Vintage VW. You can bypass the tunnel and install it next to the brake line.

Classic VW BuGs Overview of Chrome Plating for your Vintage Volkswagen »

Jim Hespenheide from Paul’s Chrome Plating gives us some tips on chroming. www.paulschrome.com

Classic VW BuGs How to Tuning Air Cooled Beetle Ghia Bus Carburetor Adjustment »

Here is a short video on Tuning your Vintage air-cooled VW beetle ghia bus Carburetor to run smoothly.

Classic VW BuGs How to Install a Missing Beetle Choke Pin Needle »

From time to time you may run into an issue where your choke on your VW does function properly. Sometimes it is this little pin that falls out the side of your carb.

Classic VW BuGs How to Vintage Beetle Door Alignment Open Close Correctly »

Short tip on How To setup and make sure your Beetle Doors are aligned and will open & close correctly.