Volks,
The aftermarket trunk liners I've found all seem to be the same dull gray
color, with a smooth texture. Since the original for my 1970 beetle was
black and with a slight wafflegrain pattern, it just didn't look right.
After some experimentation, I found that a small can of semi-gloss black
latex paint, applied with a deep-fuzz roller to a Bugpack liner, made a
remarkably good replica of the original. I used Rust-O-Leum brand
semi-gloss latex paint (it's one of their newer products and not available
everywhere, but my Home Depot stocks it) but I suppose any will do. The
textured finish left by the stippling of the thick roller is not perfect
squares, but it takes a very close look to see a difference. The vinyl
coating it leaves is quite tough, flexible, and resistant to scuffing. And
if it should get scratched up, you have the touchup paint waiting.
Bert Knupp in Music City USA
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