Every Bugeye Sprite had a T-shaped beading strip installed the length of the car on both sides of the body. It ran from the underside of the nose up to the windshield cowl, and from the back deck down to the rear turn signal lights. There were also short pieces under the front signal lights and the rear signal lights. The photographs show exactly where this beading is supposed to be placed. The beading is sometimes destroyed by sanding, rust, corrosion, or a previous painter who chose not to install it.
The beading kit supplies you with enough of this beading to re-strip a whole car! Pieces will have to be cut to size. See the photos for reference on where they go.
If you need to do a small repair, we also offer this beading in half-stick and full-stick sizes.
NOTE: The kit is more than enough beading for one full Bugeye. You will have a small amount left over once the beading has been cut to size. Measure twice, cut once! Use these photos for reference.
NOTE: Full size is 66" long. The longest piece on the car is the front nose at 59" long. If you're thinking of sectioning for repairs, the half size will be fine.
NOTE: Please note the the full length or the kit will be more expensive for shipping.
Check out the video below for more information on fender beading!
