Looking great Dave. Thanks for sharing.


Jason

You are an inspiration.


WWDD


When I was considering buying my Super beetle I thought...…… What Would Dave Do...…….. try something new...….. yup!!


Ryan W31.

Thanks guys! Variety is the spice of life, Ryan! :headbang:

Glad you are all enjoying the progress. Can’t wait for next week to crawl over, drool on, and fondle up the real deal!:naughty:

I’ll probably need a a week to recover from sensory overload!:headbang:

Cheers
Dave

Incredible! Looks great!

Thank you! I appreciate the comments and encouragement! Starting on the cowl panel and left front fender. Getting better at forming. More to come...

Cheers:beers:
Dave

Dave, if the "primer" you are using is an epoxy, they are usually pliable for 3-4 days after application. You could still run a panel thru the wheel to smooth it out and not affect the paint adherence.
I use this product... https://www.southernpolyurethanes.com/epoxy-primer


This stuff is wonderful and could make Stevie Wonder look like a pro. I'm still at beginner level with painting and I can apply this to look good.

72-120 HOUR pot life in a sealed container. Can be reduced as a sealer only, although I don't do that.
Self leveling, as long as I don't apply to TOO thick.

7 DAY overcoat for seam sealer and color coats without sanding...

Yeah, the only product I use anymore for bare metal sealing/priming.


1 more thing about SPI, if you have ANY problems or questions about the products they sell, the owner, Barry, will answer his phone damn near 24/7 and walk you thru a solution... seriously. Where else would you get personal service like that ??

Thanks Mitch. Not worried about paint adhesion. You don't roll panels primed since it's the delicate wheels you're worried about, not the primer. I stick with DP. Been using it since I started painting in '05 and hasn't let me down yet!:biggthumpup:

Cheers
Dave

not sure if you saw this video, but kind of interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fDzNIBYkwU

..... But of course. I watch it daily and is playing on a continuos loop in the shop!:burnout:

Cheers
Dave

Fender follies are fortuitous! :hmmm: Driver's side is formed, and while neither fender is attached to the fascia yet, the look is there!:biggthumpup: The grilles coming back from the printer created a lot of extra work cutting and bending the metal to tighten up the gaps. No final body work done yet, but it's close right now that I can stop and move on to the rear section now.
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I spend hours looking at the photos I took of a 507 being restored in the Philly area last week and it's these small details that are just invaluable to getting this shape as close as I can to the real deal. But like with everything, you walk away, come back the next day and say, "Well that's not right, Jackson! What were you thinking? Move this to there and that'll do it!":grin::rolleyes2: But that's the fun part... And the frustrating part... And the "why am I into this hobby in the first place?" part. :biggthumpup:

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Trunk lock panel is back from the printer as well and the detail is amazing. Dash gauge pod is next.

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I'm halfway tempted to send these parts out to be sand casted so they are metal then get them chrome plated. We'll see. Have to find a caster that won't spin me around with months of wait time! Get it? Caster? Spin? I know.... Awful.:tongue:

Time to go beat more metal into submission on the back half now. Wish me luck!:flag:

Cheers
Dave