storage of a 1975 vw beetle…?
im planning my vw beetle for another year in a dry and sun tight shed, its been there for a year alreadt and rusted a little, just surface rust though! once ive sorted that and put it back in shed would buying a cover for it help? even though its inside already??
thanks
Some good suggestions above.
Also consider spraying any chrome or exposed metal with a preservative (Waxoyl, grease even!) and giving the existing paintwork a good waxing.
Leave the windows open a little so the interior doesn’t go mouldy. It’s also worth lifting the car and supporting it on blocks so the tyres are off of the ground.
Leave the handbrake off so it doesn’t stick on (BTDT)
I’ve found a little effort in laying a car up repays you many times over when the time comes to get it running again. At least you don’t have a cooling system to worry about!
If the shed is dry already I doubt a cover would help. It would probably make it worse because it would hold in even more humidity next to the car’s body.
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Run the engine for a while after putting some Stabil fuel stabilizer in the gas tank…and leave it uncovered to stop the moisture from attacking it under some type of cover or tarp which will hold in temperature and cause moisture to build up
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The right type of cover would help new spots from forming but the ones that are there will get worse.. One thing on the inside you need to do is drain the gas tank and oil. That is important over this amount of time. Don’t forget to refill when you use it again.
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Drain tank and carb. The fuel gums up when stored for a long time. If is fuel injected run some fuel stabilizer. Check with local Motorcycle shops. People preserve them during winter. They can give you excellent tips and products.
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Some good suggestions above.
Also consider spraying any chrome or exposed metal with a preservative (Waxoyl, grease even!) and giving the existing paintwork a good waxing.
Leave the windows open a little so the interior doesn’t go mouldy. It’s also worth lifting the car and supporting it on blocks so the tyres are off of the ground.
Leave the handbrake off so it doesn’t stick on (BTDT)
I’ve found a little effort in laying a car up repays you many times over when the time comes to get it running again. At least you don’t have a cooling system to worry about!
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