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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: GTIJamie on 21 May 2019, 16:48

Title: Pinstripe delete on front grill and headlights - HELP
Post by: GTIJamie on 21 May 2019, 16:48: I'm close to pulling the trigger on the specification of car that I want but it looks like the trademark red pinstripe has been removed somehow or wrapped and I can't see it visible in the headlights or on the front of the grill.

Does anyone know how easy / difficult is to get this back or how would it work?

Thanks for your help.
Title: Re: Pinstripe delete on front grill and headlights - HELP
Post by: Gnasher on 21 May 2019, 17:30: As I've not seen the car either I'd be guessing but there are a couple of ways they could have done it...

1. Swapped the grille and headlights out for GTD items. Expensive to rectify as I guess you'd need new or second hand lights/grille.

2. Put aftermarket replica lights in it (in which case, it could be a foreign car imported. Check the spec etc. and also what lights they are.

3. They could have split the headlights and vinyl wrapped the red strip and also wrapped the red strip on the grille. Could have been done well but there's a chance the lights have been butchered to get inside them. Check their condition thoroughly.

Can't think of anything else off the top of my head. Any of the above options could cost quite a bit to resolve though.
Title: Re: Pinstripe delete on front grill and headlights - HELP
Post by: kmpowell on 21 May 2019, 17:33: ... the car might have been in a front end smash, and cheaper parts have been used to fix it.
Title: Re: Pinstripe delete on front grill and headlights - HELP
Post by: GTIJamie on 21 May 2019, 19:28: Thanks guys, I think something has happened or other as I don't know who in their right mind replaces GTI headlights for GTD
Title: Re: Pinstripe delete on front grill and headlights - HELP
Post by: Lump on 21 May 2019, 19:33: I bet it’s had a collision. Be aware.
Title: Re: Pinstripe delete on front grill and headlights - HELP
Post by: Watts on 21 May 2019, 20:00: If it's not right then move on and find one that is. You're spending a sh!t load of cash!
Title: Re: Pinstripe delete on front grill and headlights - HELP
Post by: wantmygti on 21 May 2019, 20:32: Can you link to the advert?

Have you checked it hasn’t been written off?
Title: Re: Pinstripe delete on front grill and headlights - HELP
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 21 May 2019, 20:47: Definitely sounds odd. Approach with caution and if in doubt, run a mile! Plenty to choose from.
Title: Re: Pinstripe delete on front grill and headlights - HELP
Post by: GTIJamie on 21 May 2019, 21:14: I've got a company helping me source one as I'm struggling to find one in the right specification. There's no advert as it's an auction but let's just say my spidey sense is tingling and I think I'll be leaving it be.

Thanks for all your help and opinions guys! :smiley:
Title: Re: Pinstripe delete on front grill and headlights - HELP
Post by: Watts on 21 May 2019, 21:22: Forgot to say, great taste in a car :wink: :whistle:
Title: Re: Pinstripe delete on front grill and headlights - HELP
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 21 May 2019, 21:59: Quote from: Watts on 21 May 2019, 21:22
Forgot to say, great taste in a car :wink: :whistle:

Yes, picking a GTI is good taste. Shame too many pedals and not enough doors.... :grin:
Title: Re: Pinstripe delete on front grill and headlights - HELP
Post by: GTIJamie on 21 May 2019, 22:27: It's the only spec for me Watts, love a bit of Tornado Red with three door!

However, I do love your Tungsten Silver and the detailing updates. I've been watching from the sidelines but hoping coach puts me in when the car turns up. :laugh: