Interesting tip. Thanks Ray
-----Original Message----- From: Bert Knupp <[email protected]> To: 'Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List' <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 9:49 am Subject: [vintagvw] Front trunk liners 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 |__n__ (_____)º (Ô\_|_/Ô) ü ° ° ü Polizeikäfer '70 _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
