Re: [T3] stupid/beading

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>]

I've found it useful to put wing beading in a bath of hot water (if
it's still flexible, a bucket will do).  Once soft, it can be
stretched the few inches needed and will hold its length if allowed
to cool while held.  Be careful of any nicks and cracks starting,
particularly near the fixing screw cut-outs.  As far as painting it,
an air-brush makes a good job with minimal masking needed.  there
are special plastic primers available.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
www.hallvw.clara.net/
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>
To: type3@vwtype3.org <type3@vwtype3.org>
Date: 09 October 1998 00:19
Subject: Re: [T3] stupid/beading


On 7 Oct 98, at 22:26, John M. Kowalski wrote:

>>  Therefore, what about painting the beading separate from the
car?

>The hard part is fitting it afterwards if you are trying
to re-use old beading since the old beading has always shrunk and
will not want to go back where it came from.
>Jim


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