MikeS_18
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Getting back on track, IBW, I have the world's best upholstery guy in Warwick RI if you want to try something other than VW OEM for the headliner. He's the Econoline guru of the east and a pro car upholsterer. Let me know.
Bingo!Good post, oilhammer. I have to say that I drive my older cars first because I like them, but they also are economical. And the combination of no payments along with low insurance and taxes really helps. The family across the street from me have a Q7 and a Range Rover Sport, both less than two years old. I can't imagine what their monthly payments are for leases and insurance. But that's their preference. They probably look at my old Jetta and shake their heads in disbelief.
IBW, good luck with the repaint! And it looks like you are doing it the correct way taking the disassembly approach! More costly, but a better job.Possibly. But the paint code in the car should be accurate. Regardless, you're helping me rationalize painting the whole car. No matching issues.
That's our curse, noticing things no one else does. I took a new upper driver's side door hinge to the body shop yesterday (they're inexpensive, btw) because I want it painted. My mechanic offered me one off a black Jetta but I know I'd notice it every time I got in or out of the car.I probably am over-emphasizing the color mis-match as none of my friends can even tell any difference and they gave it a good looking over.
That's the main reason why I don't think I'd ever have a car repainted a different color- there are too many nooks and crannies where the old color would show up.That's our curse, noticing things no one else does. I took a new upper driver's side door hinge to the body shop yesterday (they're inexpensive, btw) because I want it painted. My mechanic offered me one off a black Jetta but I know I'd notice it every time I got in or out of the car.