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Classic VW BuGs How to Install Convertible Beetle Top Restoration Multi-Part Series

This is a Multi-Part Series on “How to Restore and Install a Beetle Convertible top.”

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We Focus on complete break down, cleaning, painting frame, to Installing the top canvas material, stapling down, rear window install, cables, padding, headliner, etc

Fiber Fix Glue Here

The PT50 pneumatic staple gun can be bought HERE.

www.chucksconvertibletops.com for wood, and hardware.
www.sewfineproducts.com for top upholstery and material.

Chris Vallone


This is Part 3 of a Multi-Part Series on “How to Restore and Install a Beetle Convertible top.” We Focus on Installing the headliner in this video, setup, centering, aligning, measuring, stapling, bow placement, etc The PT50 pneumatic staple gun can be bought HERE. https://amzn.to/2taY3Wo Rear Window headliner application technique HERE https://youtu.be/VRiv-1V7Gbo
This is part 4 where we install the top padding and side tension cables.
We Focus on Installing the top canvas material, stapling down, rear window install, cables, etc .

Last Updated: February 22nd, 2019