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 Stainless Steel Beetle ’67+ Molding Chrome & Clip Removal Installation »

Short tip on 1967 and later Beetles on removing old chrome molding, clips, and Installation of all new Clips and molding.

Classic VW BuGs How to Install Vintage Beetle Mud Flaps Mud Guards »

This is a short tip on installing Vintage Beetle Mud Flaps.

Classic VW BuGs How To Remove Early Beetle Fuel Gas Gauge Unit from Dash »

This is a quick “How To” on removing your 1962-1967 Fuel Gauge from your Beetle Dash Board.

Classic VW BuGs How to rectify solve fix Beetle inner scrapers curling »

Simple solution to your inner scrapers, stop them from curling downward when you roll the window down.

Classic VW BuGs How to Spot Replace or Fix One Piece Windows for Volkswagen Beetle »

This is a short tip on spotting and or fixing one piece windows and going back to original vent windows.

Classic VW BuGs How to Honestly Photo List Sell your Beetle in the Online Marketplace »

This is a short video on listing your VW or any classic car online. What not to do and what to do to have a successful sale.

Classic VW BuGs How to Remove Install Outside Beetle Door Handles »

This is a short video showing how to remove and install Beetle Outside door handles.

Classic VW BuGs How to Stop Beetle Rear Main Oil Leak with Speedi Sleeve »

Short tip on stopping the notorious rear main seal oil leak with Speedi Sleeves.

Classic VW BuGs How to Install Beetle Engine Seal Prevent Heat & Overheating »

Short tip on installing your engine seal and preventing overheating issues.

Classic VW BuGs Tip on Is this Volkswagen Beetle Original or Not? The Barn Finds »

I see a growing trend these days on the Internet with classic car for sale ads claiming “ALL ORIGINAL” or the famous “BARN FIND” claim.