VW Restoration Tips

From time to time we will offer some of our restoration tips for your VW. We will show you ways to put your classic back together with home tools to save on time and money.

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List of VW Bug Restoration Tips

Classic VW BuGs How to Beetle Tip Guiding Choke Cable Through Early Fan Shroud »

In this short video I show you how to save some time when guiding the old 25hp and 36hp choke cable through the fan shroud of the early beetle, ghia, or bus.

Classic VW BuGs Hagerty Shiny Video How to Clean Bugs from your Car »

As temperatures rise, so does the bug population. Unfortunately, many of those pesky insects end up on the hood of your classic.

Classic VW BuGs Peel & Seal Beetle Volkswagen Chassis Insulation Quick Roof How to tip »

Here is a quick UPDATE video on using Peel & Seal AKA Quick Roof to apply to your Beetle Chassis for sound deadening insulation.

Classic VW BuGs Hagerty Video Shiny Vinyl Cleaning & Protecting »

Caring for your car’s upholstery via routine maintenance only requires a few cleaning products. If your car’s seats are pretty clean, we simply recommend using Quik Interior Detailer Cleaner as it offers light cleaning along with nutrients and protection.

Classic VW BuGs How to Tip Quick Heater Cable Install Fix Beetle Ghia Transporter »

Here is a quick tip on modifying your ends on your heater cable to allow an easier installation.

Classic VW BuGs How to Easy Install Tip Trick Brake Drum for Beetle Ghia Bus »

Hey folks, here is a quick tip on making your brake drum an easy install job.

Classic VW BuGs How to Install Rear Convertible Quarter window Beetle Rubber Scrapers »

Here is a short tip on Rear Convertible Beetle Quarter window Scrapers installation.

Classic VW BuGs Steam Power Wash Blasting a Vintage VW Motor Engine Block »

Just a short video showing us using our steam power washer to blast a VW motor to get it clean from grime or gunk.

Classic VW BuGs How to Remove Install 65 and Later Beetle Door Mech Glass »

This is a short video showing a recent trick I figured out when removing the door/glass mechanism on a 65 and later VW beetle bug door.

Classic VW BuGs How to Tip from Hagerty Shiny Windows with a Beetle »

Routine cleaning of automotive glass removes light dirt and contaminants and requires nothing more than a good glass cleaner and chamois.