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elcapitan Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2009 Posts: 13 Location: Midlands UK
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 2:18 am Post subject: |
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Absolutely gorgeous car - and an inspirational build thread. |
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5867 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks!
Today I tried to wax the bug a bit but it wasn't working out. So I found some linseed oil and went to town!
I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. The oil gives it a nice depth and hopefully protects the rusty areas a bit. It dries nice and hard-not sticky.
I bought a different kind of oil - Lucas Oil Stabilizer - to add to the transaxle. I'm hoping it will quiet down a bit of gear whine and provide some extra protection to the diff and wheel bearings.
Next stop Eureka Springs! _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
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tkelley Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2006 Posts: 1597 Location: Where Pterodactyls crash and burn...
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Culito wrote: |
Thanks!
Today I tried to wax the bug a bit but it wasn't working out. So I found some linseed oil and went to town!
I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. The oil gives it a nice depth and hopefully protects the rusty areas a bit. It dries nice and hard-not sticky.
I bought a different kind of oil - Lucas Oil Stabilizer - to add to the transaxle. I'm hoping it will quiet down a bit of gear whine and provide some extra protection to the diff and wheel bearings.
Next stop Eureka Springs! |
Looks really good. I've had good luck with the product "woody wax", (I got
it at west marine) and worked really good and lasted a bit longer than
the linseed oil.
Tom _________________ When the sun doesn't rise, we'll replace it
with an H-bomb explosion or a painted jail cell... |
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5867 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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tkelley wrote: |
Looks really good. I've had good luck with the product "woody wax", (I got
it at west marine) and worked really good and lasted a bit longer than
the linseed oil.
Tom |
Thanks!
I'd like to try woody wax or waxoyl, but you just can't find it in the middle of MO. _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
johnnypan wrote: |
...dont pay no attention to Culito,he's a cornhole.. |
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zombie Samba Member
Joined: June 17, 2004 Posts: 1177 Location: Pothole City, CT
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:55 am Post subject: |
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Looks great man. I've always dug your car. _________________ I run two fuel filters in my engine bay. |
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johny__utah Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2008 Posts: 426 Location: Arizona/California
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:25 am Post subject: |
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Your bug is looking cooler every time! Have a ? about the Linseed Oil,,, i live in the desert and the dust sucks at times! Is the Linseed a dust magnet or does it dry? Never used it.. Same for Woody Way! Thanks! |
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tkelley Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2006 Posts: 1597 Location: Where Pterodactyls crash and burn...
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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Culito wrote: |
tkelley wrote: |
Looks really good. I've had good luck with the product "woody wax", (I got
it at west marine) and worked really good and lasted a bit longer than
the linseed oil.
Tom |
Thanks!
I'd like to try woody wax or waxoyl, but you just can't find it in the middle of MO. |
Oops, didn't look at your location...I would imagine it would be tuff to find out there.
Tom _________________ When the sun doesn't rise, we'll replace it
with an H-bomb explosion or a painted jail cell... |
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elcapitan Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2009 Posts: 13 Location: Midlands UK
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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How long does linseed oil keep a lustre? |
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5867 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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Easy Duz It wrote: |
Your bug is looking cooler every time! Have a ? about the Linseed Oil,,, i live in the desert and the dust sucks at times! Is the Linseed a dust magnet or does it dry? Never used it.. Same for Woody Way! Thanks! |
A friend of mine used linseed oil on his rusty SC and he just sprayed it on with a pump sprayer! It was a heavy coat so it stayed sticky for a long time. Also smelled great! As I recall, it was still easy to rinse dust and dirt off.
On mine, I wiped it on with a rag and rubbed it in. It seems to have dried pretty well and is not tacky. It rained today and water beaded up nicely.
I think it would work in dusty areas but I'd try a little section first to see how it does.
Not sure how long it will keep...I'll report back on that. _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
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...dont pay no attention to Culito,he's a cornhole.. |
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5867 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Just outside of Eureka Springs, AR. Bug ran great the whole way. She's a highway cruiser for sure.
_________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
johnnypan wrote: |
...dont pay no attention to Culito,he's a cornhole.. |
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Irish_Grenade Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2011 Posts: 12 Location: Salisbury, Md
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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ok.. well I need to get to work I suppose. Thank you for the inspiration.. |
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ThorBus Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2007 Posts: 37 Location: StL.
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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Shit is flat dope.
SeeYa. Ted. |
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firula Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2010 Posts: 181 Location: Argentina, Prov Bs As
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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This is a good thread! that bug looks fantastic!!
How the oil works? Do you need to re-apply frequently? What about the clothes when you touch it?
I know about your nickname... i speak spanish jeje _________________ Restoring "La Macarena"! |
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5867 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the pics tEd! Another successful drivin' season for the turd-kis bug. Still running strong! After a few years of driving, I'm not seeing any real tire wear or transaxle problems.
firula wrote: |
This is a good thread! that bug looks fantastic!!
How the oil works? Do you need to re-apply frequently? What about the clothes when you touch it?
I know about your nickname... i speak spanish jeje |
Thanks! The linseed oil dries and is not sticky to the touch after a few hours, unless you just dump it on. Smells nice, too! I use a cloth and rub it in.
My first application lasted about a month, I haven't re-applied it yet.
Nice job on the "macarena" bus! _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
johnnypan wrote: |
...dont pay no attention to Culito,he's a cornhole.. |
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big fat whitewalls Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2006 Posts: 473 Location: Sedalia MO. Formally San Fransisco Bay Area
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Nice to see another Missouri Bug. I'm in Sedalia. I'm working on an original paint Euro 58 that was sold new in Belgium. Dean |
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aaronr25 Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2009 Posts: 267 Location: NW Arkansas
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Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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I dig the roof rack _________________ 65 Bug
66 Landcruiser FJ40
Life's too short to drive a stock VW |
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5867 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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big fat whitewalls wrote: |
Nice to see another Missouri Bug. I'm in Sedalia. I'm working on an original paint Euro 58 that was sold new in Belgium. Dean |
Cool, you might check this out:
www.aircooledmissouri.com _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
johnnypan wrote: |
...dont pay no attention to Culito,he's a cornhole.. |
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icekoffee Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2005 Posts: 1239 Location: DeSoto, Missouri
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Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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Culito wrote: |
big fat whitewalls wrote: |
Nice to see another Missouri Bug. I'm in Sedalia. I'm working on an original paint Euro 58 that was sold new in Belgium. Dean |
Cool, you might check this out:
www.aircooledmissouri.com |
lol i messaged him that as soon as i saw it _________________ 1952 Zwitter
1959 23 Window
1963 Doubleturd
1958 Patina Beetle EJ25
1984 Vanagon Westfalia EJ25
1964 Lifted Mouse Grey Standard
1967 21 Window
1968 Double Bubble
1969 Westfalia
1961 Ragtop Beetle
1984 GTI
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big fat whitewalls Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2006 Posts: 473 Location: Sedalia MO. Formally San Fransisco Bay Area
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys. |
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&Dan Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2008 Posts: 1784
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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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Nice looking vehicle, Cully. Sits just right.
I'm sold: I'm a-swabbing the Bus down with linseed oil- got a little over two gallons out to the shed- for some of that lo-sheen action and rust inhibit-osity. |
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