MK1 Paint/Styling opinions wanted

[kcollins1@socal.rr.com (Kevin Collins)]

Larry wrote:

> Paint it. Drive it. Agonize over the first (and second) ding/chip/scratch,
> then just enjoy it.

I agree.  I sunk way too much $$ into paint and incidentals 2 years ago, but
I don't treat the car any differently (30k miles in 24 months since) other
than parking it in the garage always, parking "defensively" (i.e. large
spaces, long walks for quality spots, etc). and just generally treating it
like I care about it.  Net result?  2 years later, the paint looks great,
ZERO door dings in that time (knock on wood.. and the stock side mouldings
help) and I'm happy I had it done.

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Kevin Collins
Huntington Beach, CA
'86.5 16V 2.0
'00 Passat GLS 1.8T