09/01/2023
IN THE SHOP: 1972 VW Super Beetle, aka Mickey Lemon
The 1972 VW Super Beetle is an iconic car, that in that era reached 15 million in sales, making it the most popular car in the world (surpassing the Ford ‘Model T’.) It’s unique design turns heads even still today. Brian, the owner of MATTT, is the owner of this special car, aptly named ‘Mickey Lemon.’ The name Mickey Lemon was coined by the family because when it was purchased it had a Mickey Mouse on the antenna. The Lemon part was added because of the color of the car. This vehicle has a lot of value to Brian not just because it's a classic car, but because of all the special memories his family has shared inside. From cruising around with his pup, Sandy, riding sh***un, to taking rides with his kids to hanging out with friends, this car is a priceless piece of family history. To keep these memories rolling, Brian knew it was time to stabilize the undercarriage to keep corrosion from progressing further into the future as well as delay the need to invest in extensive repairs.
Side note: Mickey needs a lot of work (mostly undercarriage/body but also drivetrain) If the undercarriage rusts completely out then looking nice on the outside means nothing. Right now the focus is on preserving this vehicle for the future.
His process to preserve Mickey Lemon was to prep the undercarriage to maximize the Fluid Film coating potential. Loose rust was scraped off and dirt was blown off with the compressor. Wheel wells were prepped by removing rust and old undercoatng followed by painting them black to enhance appearance. Brian then added the Fluid Film Black to the undercarriage and wheel wells, completing the preservation. He was delighted with this personal project and can’t wait to for more fun memories to be made as a result.
P.S. Protect your investment with MATTT Preservation! Call (302)-502-5647 to schedule your corrosion consultation with me, Brian Martonik. Undercoating service can be performed on autos, trucks, tractors, and trailers. Mobile service is available in the Tri-State area. (PA, MD, & DE) Fleet Service is done on the premises for businesses too!