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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Popinman on 08 May 2021, 10:48

Title: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: Popinman on 08 May 2021, 10:48

Morning folks. Anyone got recommendations for a supplier of replacement GTi decals for my 2018 PP calipers please?

A few on eBay, but nothing really strikes me as being decent quality. I've seen you can get replacement face plates but at £60 a side I'm not wanting to go that route!

I will of course try VW next week, but I'm sure there will be better alternatives....

Thanks.

Title: Re: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: SRGTD on 08 May 2021, 11:19

How about these?

https://www.badgeskins.com/store/p169/VW-MK77.5GTICaliperOverlay.html

There’ve been a number of forum members over the years who’ve bought badge overlays from Badgeskins and have been happy with the quality of their purchases.

They’re based in Canada, so receipt of goods will take longer than for a UK based company.

Title: Re: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: willni on 08 May 2021, 11:56

Try EZ Mods in the UK, they do a GTD cover but I'm sure it'll be easy to get a GTI one made up. I've used them before very good quality stuff.

https://www.ezmods.co/product-page/ezm-front-brake-caliper-cover-decals-x-2-for-vw-golf-mk7-mk7-5-gtd

Title: Re: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: Ceefeesh on 08 May 2021, 12:10

I have seen the Badgeskins v EZ mods debate on here before. I have used EZ mods and they were first class quality and fast response. Support UK suppliers!

Title: Re: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: Popinman on 08 May 2021, 16:01

Cheers for the replies all.

I was looking at the EZ Mods website, but the only thing that is putting me off is that they look like a full decal that goes over the whole faceplate rather than just the GTi lettering. Or maybe I’m seeing it wrong?

Would definitely rather buy from a UK supplier.

Title: Re: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: Popinman on 08 May 2021, 19:33

Just placed an order with EZ Mods.  Hopefully all will be good…..

Title: Re: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: Vw80 on 21 May 2021, 11:39

Any update as I am interested in updating my caliper decals too?

Title: Re: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 21 May 2021, 12:20

Me too. :grin:

Title: Re: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: Popinman on 21 May 2021, 20:24

Decals look good. Decent quality from what I can tell. However, as it’s been p###ing down since they arrived I’ve not had a chance to fit them!

Title: Re: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: Popinman on 31 May 2021, 18:55

Ok, so finally some decent weather. Spent all day yesterday, wheels off, painting the rusted disk hubs, and then put one calliper decal on after removing the faceplate. Went on a treat, looked really good, right up until  offering it back up to the calliper and the colour difference is just too far off.

I was always concerned this would be the case, and just wanted the GTi lettering, so I removed it and may look to see if you could cut the lettering out and use it that way.

Title: Re: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: willni on 31 May 2021, 21:36

Could just fire the genuine parts on, probably cheaper at your local VW Dealer as well

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254832050993?epid=650481638&hash=item3b552c8331:g:RF4AAOSwaZdf~It9

Title: Re: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: Popinman on 01 June 2021, 07:50

Quote from: willni on 31 May 2021, 21:36

Could just fire the genuine parts on, probably cheaper at your local VW Dealer as well

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254832050993?epid=650481638&hash=item3b552c8331:g:RF4AAOSwaZdf~It9

Yes, I agree, but still think you’ll have a colour match issue if you fit these to faded callipers. I see two solutions - leave as is, or a full calliper refurb.

Title: Re: GTi Caliper decals
Post by: monsta on 29 July 2021, 10:51

The Badgeskins ones are just the letters and they are the perfect match.  I put black ones on a while back but having had a change of heart I just ordered these much cheaper ones from ebay; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304052930493

Worth a shot for the price.