Re: 81 Scirocco S - [How To] Trim back to black

["Paul Grimes" <Paul@vwvortex.com>]

I would have to agree with Randy.  I just did a completely all over paint
job to my 81S and took all the gasket materials and all the trim pieces off
and let me tell you, it was a HUGE pain in the arse!  The only thing that
made it worthwhile was the satisfaction of learning how it all went back
together but in retrospect... perhaps my time and energy spent cussing might
have gone to more productive things?

I did replace the rear side window seals in my car due to dryrotting and
those windows were the worst!  Whatever you do, outsource that little bit of
labor to a glass shop so that you don't end up going insane or something..

My two cents!

-Paul

----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy B" <sirocco@telocity.com>
To: <UrGTI@aol.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2001 3:47 AM
Subject: Re: 81 Scirocco S - [How To] Trim back to black


> Jason,
> I have removed all of the trim from my various 81 Scirocco's and
> inevitably(sp?) managed to mangle the trim most of the time (especially
the
> windshield and hatchglass trim).
> I figured it was easier to carefully tape off the body and glass and then
> sand/paint the trim than to remove/re-install it. Remember on most of the
> trim any overspray will be on the rubber gaskets which does not show and
is
> easy to remove.
> Friends of mine, Craig (Cirrus 81S) and David (Cirrus 81S) both removed
> their trim and had it powder coated with good results so that is also an
> option but I opted for painting it on the car.
>
> If one was stripping the car for a complete re-paint and had the trim off
> the car it would be easier to do it off the car but if you just want to
> paint the trim it is easier (less time and less chance of damage) to
simply
> tape off everything and paint it on the car.
>
> What I wanted to pass on is that it is fairly easy (time and money) to
> restore your 80/81S back to the factory black trim.
>
> Randy
>
>
>
>
> > I agree with it being a very worthwhile project and the end result is
> amazing.
> > What made you decide to leave it on the car to paint? I did mine but
> removed
> > if first since I had to sand it a little where it looked like the PO
used
> a
> > brush to paint it once. I also did the wiper and door handles too in the
> same
> > (satin black) color.
> >
> > I did find out that there is one peice that is a pain to put back on
which
> > made me leave it on the other side and mask off to paint. I tried to put
> in
> > on and finally just left if off since I am pulling the glass anyway. Its
> the
> > angled door peice if you are keeping score.
> >
> > Jasin
> > MK1 S 16v
> >
>
>
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