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« on: April 29, 2009, 07:16:29 pm »
Washed and waxed the 98 Bug over the weekend.  Also swapped out the winters.   





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« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2009, 10:29:54 pm »
Wow, looks great for an 11 year old vehicle! Thumbs up
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« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2009, 06:59:20 am »
What sort of rust treatment do you use with your bug?
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« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2009, 12:35:33 pm »
Oh.. shiny!  Beer
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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2009, 04:59:43 pm »
Thanks guys.

No rust treatment applied other than what came from the factory.   I am curious to see how long the dual sided galvanized steel would last.  The warranty is 12 years, unlimited mileage for rust perforation.  (Murphy says the holes will start showing up in year 13.)  It has always been hand washed and hand waxed.   Never took it to a car wash.  Stone chips are regularly fixed with touchup paint. 
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2009, 07:07:45 pm »
You never wanted to get it sprayed underneath at a car wash?
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« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2009, 01:49:08 am »
VWs have pretty solid body panels.
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« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2009, 11:13:50 am »
Looks great.  Wonderful, shiny paint for an 11 year old car (or any car for that matter).  I can even see your reflection on the side shot mirrored in the door panel.

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« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2009, 02:20:41 pm »
I'm getting my Sebring detailed later this month.  I hope it looks as good as your Beetle when it's done.
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