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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: VW/D4N on 15 May 2009, 21:53

Title: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: VW/D4N on 15 May 2009, 21:53: Yo, purchased some TSW holstens a couple of weeks ago, and hadn't taken any good photos yet.
So gave her a good machine polish and took a few snaps.

Its in desperate need of some coilovers which will be a job for the summer.
And i'm having a Milltek cat-back fitted next week :grin:

Thought I'd whack them on here as i haven't posted much.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF2925.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF2922.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF2928.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF2931.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF2938.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF2983.jpg)
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 May 2009, 22:05: how much they cost ya? and do you have a side shot :rolleyes: :smiley:
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: VW/D4N on 15 May 2009, 22:13: Got an amazing deal on them (thanks to T_J_G) £350! second hand but perfect no marks at all. with tyres yokohama parada's (4-5mm of tread left). :grin:

Didn't get a chance to take some side on shots, as we were moved on by security, but here's a close up of a wheel...

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF2891.jpg)

EDIT: Found a side on shot...
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/n707944410_1624425_4946538.jpg)
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: T_J_G on 15 May 2009, 22:22: Good shots Dan do love your wheels ;) worth the journey
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: VW/D4N on 15 May 2009, 22:31: Quote from: T_J_G on 15 May 2009, 22:22
...worth the journey

Definitely! :drool:
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: jeynesey on 15 May 2009, 22:34: Looking very good!! :cool:
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: VW/D4N on 15 May 2009, 22:38: Thanks bro :smiley:
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: Stronz on 15 May 2009, 22:39: That looks smart :cool:
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 May 2009, 22:57: bargain mate looks awesome :cool:
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: Steve_PD on 15 May 2009, 23:04: Looks good :cool: but it needs slamming :evil:
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: Ridg on 15 May 2009, 23:21: yeah if you're going to run rims like those, then she needs to be slammed
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: VW/D4N on 15 May 2009, 23:39: Thanks everyone, yeah the plan was to slam and get wheels at the same time, but after getting them for such a good deal, couldn't resist putting them on.
Also plan to space the rear wheels 15-20mm each.
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: gjroe78 on 15 May 2009, 23:59: They look quality mate :cool:
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: GUY_GTI on 16 May 2009, 08:02: good choice mate and looks like you got em for a steal, will look the nuts when its slammed :cool:
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: VW/D4N on 19 May 2009, 19:14: I decided on tidying things up a bit on the rear, so, I removed the rear wiper and motor and put in a glass blank.
Whilst I was at it, I removed the GTI badge.
All clean :smiley:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF3021.jpg)
4X4 Alert!
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF3023.jpg)
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: Wayne on 19 May 2009, 19:18: Very different, looks sweet.
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: T_J_G on 19 May 2009, 19:19: Looks good Dan! Need some Car Lack stuff now.

I don't like how the wiper hole is off centre though :huh:
Title: Re: New wheels and a few shots.
Post by: VW/D4N on 19 May 2009, 19:23: Thanks :smiley:

Quote from: T_J_G on 19 May 2009, 19:19
Looks good Dan! Need some Car Lack stuff now.

I don't like how the wiper hole is off centre though :huh:

Yeah annoying that, not off center, just unsymmetrical as there's meant to be a wiper.
Title: Re: Wiper delete (Page 2)
Post by: T_J_G on 19 May 2009, 19:29: Look even nicer with a couple of pipes sticking out the back
Title: Re: Wiper delete (Page 2)
Post by: VW/D4N on 19 May 2009, 19:30: Quote from: T_J_G on 19 May 2009, 19:29
Look even nicer with a couple of pipes sticking out the back
:drool: :drool: :drool:
can't wait!
Title: Re: Wiper delete (Page 2)
Post by: T_J_G on 19 May 2009, 19:32: Bit of love for the cars tomorrow as well.
Title: Re: Wiper delete (Page 2)
Post by: T_J_G on 20 May 2009, 20:21: Dan's been busy today:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/T_J_G/Photo0475.jpg)

I'll let him tell you (or show) the rest!

Oh and notice the primer on the wooden garden table :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Wiper delete (Page 2)
Post by: mikemk4gti on 20 May 2009, 21:20: Quote
Oh and notice the primer on the wooden garden table :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:

someones going to be in trouble then!
Title: Re: Wiper delete (Page 2)
Post by: Sas on 20 May 2009, 21:22: looking sweet!

Love the wheels, but of course i'm bias :grin: :cool:

Defo needs some lows :wink:
Title: Re: Wiper delete (Page 2)
Post by: VW/D4N on 20 May 2009, 21:34: Quote from: T_J_G on 20 May 2009, 20:21
Dan's been busy today:
Yeah, well, Tim and I decided to paint a few bits today, here's my result...
1) Engine cover: need to tidy the rest of the bay now :drool:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF3029.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF3030.jpg)
2) Grill: was matte black before, decided to repaint and lacquer.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF3036.jpg)
3) Trim: Painted it cream a while back, but did a few more bits today whilst the paint was out.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/D4N52/DSCF3038.jpg)
Pics not the best due to lack of sun.
Title: Re: Wiper delete (Page 2)
Post by: T_J_G on 20 May 2009, 21:37: Looks goooood man! Not sure about the added fly or two.... :wink:
Title: Re: Wiper delete (Page 2)
Post by: VW/D4N on 20 May 2009, 21:37: Quote from: mikemk4gti on 20 May 2009, 21:20

Quote
Oh and notice the primer on the wooden garden table :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:

someones going to be in trouble then!

Hidden with plants! haha :drool:
Title: Re: Wiper delete (Page 2)
Post by: VW/D4N on 20 May 2009, 21:39: Quote from: Sas on 20 May 2009, 21:22
looking sweet!

Love the wheels, but of course i'm bias :grin: :cool:

Defo needs some lows :wink:

Holstens ftw!!
Definite slammage needed, soon hopefully.
Title: Re: Wiper delete (Page 2)
Post by: VW/D4N on 20 May 2009, 21:40: Quote from: T_J_G on 20 May 2009, 21:37
Looks goooood man! Not sure about the added fly or two.... :wink:
Haha! dam things.
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: gjroe78 on 20 May 2009, 22:28: Lookin gooooood D4n
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: Ridg on 20 May 2009, 22:42: looks good!
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: VW/D4N on 20 May 2009, 23:59: Cheers :smiley:
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: 20v on 21 May 2009, 00:51: looks awesome but the wheels i think would look better on mine wanna sell them to me

money waiting
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: Waffs1984 on 21 May 2009, 08:37: I considered Holstens for a bit, but you can only get away with them on a smooth slammed euro look car IMO... The main thing that put me off was the fact that they look like big wheel trims! :undecided:

Each to their own, but it will look 100 times better after some coilies :smiley:
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: the_stink on 21 May 2009, 08:44: looks good mate, bet that white is going to be a right swine to keep clean :grin:
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: T_J_G on 21 May 2009, 09:16: Quote from: the_stink on 21 May 2009, 08:44
looks good mate, bet that white is going to be a right swine to keep clean :grin:

It's Cream, from a Peugeot :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: Ridg on 21 May 2009, 10:52: Quote from: T_J_G on 21 May 2009, 09:16
It's Cream, from a Peugeot :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:

from the bonnet and back seats :grin:

think we need some photos taken in the day posted too!
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: gjroe78 on 21 May 2009, 10:54: Did you just use normal primer and paint or plasticote stuff ??? Think i may do mine silver like my car :undecided:
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: T_J_G on 21 May 2009, 10:57: That was using normal primer as Dan thought he picked up 'Plastic Primer' but he didn't. Turned out ok though.
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: gjroe78 on 21 May 2009, 11:44: Oh right cheers mate :wink: now just gotta colour match the body :undecided:
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: T_J_G on 21 May 2009, 11:48: Quote from: gjroe78 on 21 May 2009, 11:44
Oh right cheers mate :wink: now just gotta colour match the body :undecided:
Halfords will probably do it mate. If not any silver will be cool.
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: gjroe78 on 21 May 2009, 15:59: Quote from: T_J_G on 21 May 2009, 11:48
Quote from: gjroe78 on 21 May 2009, 11:44
Oh right cheers mate :wink: now just gotta colour match the body :undecided:
Halfords will probably do it mate. If not any silver will be cool.
Yeah true, gonna give it a go this weekend :cool:
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: T_J_G on 21 May 2009, 16:21: Quote from: gjroe78 on 21 May 2009, 15:59
Quote from: T_J_G on 21 May 2009, 11:48
Quote from: gjroe78 on 21 May 2009, 11:44
Oh right cheers mate :wink: now just gotta colour match the body :undecided:
Halfords will probably do it mate. If not any silver will be cool.
Yeah true, gonna give it a go this weekend :cool:

I'm going to do mine tomorrow/Saturday
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: hainesz on 21 May 2009, 17:38: how did you remove the dash trims without breaking them???
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: Ridg on 21 May 2009, 19:04: Quote from: hainesz on 21 May 2009, 17:38
how did you remove the dash trims without breaking them???

you really need to remove the cage to be sure off getting them off clean, but you can get them off by using a small screwdriver to push the clips down, you also need luck and hope too :laugh:
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: VW/D4N on 21 May 2009, 22:36: Yo, yeah plan is to slam and smooth things Waffs1984, but its gonna be a gradual process lol.

Yeah the creams gonna be a painnn to keep clean, also makes the rest of the bay look a mess atm, needs work.

Tim! don't mention the Peugeot cream! lol

And ill get some nice sunny photos tomo hopefully Ridg... after ive had the cat-back fitted :smiley:
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: barry-gti on 22 May 2009, 08:52: how comes my finish never comes out that good lol. my sharan badge and my interior trim came out sh*t (ish). i was going to do that when i can be botherd
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: T_J_G on 22 May 2009, 09:06: Quote from: barry-gti on 22 May 2009, 08:52
how comes my finish never comes out that good lol. my sharan badge and my interior trim came out sh*t (ish). i was going to do that when i can be botherd

Just apply the layers of primer/paint very/lacquer thinly. Lots of thin coats is better than a few thick ones as it'll run and bubble.
Title: Re: Bit O' Paintin' (Page 3)
Post by: barry-gti on 22 May 2009, 09:43: yeah. its all practice though! at some point im going to start again though and not put it all back until i get it right...