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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: am1w on 19 May 2010, 20:55
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I've just got in touch with these guys as I want to have my roof wrapped in shiny black or anthracite.
Help or information on where I can have this done in London, please?
http://www.bdwraps.co.uk/ContactUs.html
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Like MR T say's " U CRAZY FOOL! " :laugh:
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Like MR T say's " U CRAZY FOOL! " :laugh:
Who is Mr.T if I may ask?
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Don't tell me you don't know who Mr T is, you crazy fool i ain't flying :grin:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.wilson24/tatpics/baracus.jpg
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Don't tell me you don't know who Mr T is, you crazy fool i ain't flying :grin:
I really, really don't. Honest.
So please do tell.
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http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.wilson24/tatpics/baracus.jpg
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(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m177/moschops1/Mr_T.jpg)
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Don't tell me you don't know who Mr T is, you crazy fool i ain't flying :grin:
I really, really don't. Honest.
So please do tell.
Do you not eat Snickers either, you crazy fool!!! :grin:
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I still don't get it.
Wasted humour on me I am afraid. :rolleyes:
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I still don't get it.
Wasted humour on me I am afraid. :rolleyes:
:shocked: :shocked: thought everybody had seen the A TEAM at some point :undecided:
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I still don't get it.
Wasted humour on me I am afraid. :rolleyes:
:shocked: :shocked: thought everybody had seen the A TEAM at some point :undecided:
It's still on TV now (bravo). Absolute classic! (http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/character/smiley-vault-character-177.gif) (http://www.smileyvault.com/)
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I still don't get it.
Wasted humour on me I am afraid. :rolleyes:
:shocked: :shocked: thought everybody had seen the A TEAM at some point :undecided:
Sorry Neil. But I am not everybody. Not yet anyway. :wink:
Yes, I've watched one or two episodes many years ago when first released. However, I did not find it to my liking. :rolleyes:
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im also looking to get my roof done. does anyone know around Bristol area that can do this and also how much roughly?
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I had hoped it would be a few years before the scene queens decided to ruin Mk6 GTIs...evidently not.
Shame... :lipsrsealed:
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I had hoped it would be a few years before the scene queens decided to ruin Mk6 GTIs...evidently not.
Shame... :lipsrsealed:
+1 Seems a step too far to me.
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I had hoped it would be a few years before the scene queens decided to ruin Mk6 GTIs...evidently not.
Shame... :lipsrsealed:
Yer nice non scene/standard lights on your mk3 there... :smiley:
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I had hoped it would be a few years before the scene queens decided to ruin Mk6 GTIs...evidently not.
Shame... :lipsrsealed:
Yer nice non scene/standard lights on your mk3 there... :smiley:
Why dont you b ugger off little boy,back to your bmx bandits.
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I'm not with my bandits because i'm at work.. if thats alright? :huh:
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Mmmm wraps.
(http://austinfriedchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/twister.jpg)
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I'm not with my bandits because i'm at work.. if thats alright? :huh:
Dont you mean school! :grin:
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Yer nice non scene/standard lights on your mk3 there... :smiley:
Dealer option in 1996 when I bought it...scene queens would have a Vento front end on, black bonnet, silly wide wheels and the sump on the deck.
Please do your homework...
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Why is everyone so angry today!
caistor_bmx has a great sense of humour and it is nice to have young people giving us some perspective. :wink:
Back to topic:
A shiny glassy black roof on a red GTi will look excellent as shown on the Excessee (?) concept. It would also look excellent on a white car. This is my opinion and taste, good or bad.
My request is for some information where I can have this done, please.
Your postive and negative opinions are noted and are very much appreciated.
May I also thank you for your timely responses to this thread.
:smiley:
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White GTI with black vinyl roof. :sick:
(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu237/k33ste/user4545_pic89_1262554760.jpg)
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White GTI with black vinyl roof. :sick:
(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu237/k33ste/user4545_pic89_1262554760.jpg)
Beautiful IMO.
Thanks for the piccy you tease. :grin:
Have to have Wolgang done.
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You never know, it might look really good in the flesh but not for me im afraid.
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Sunday: Any idea where I can get this done?
I'll start a Google search soon and fit one once I have all the retro-fits installed and boredom ensues! :smiley:
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Sunday: Any idea where I can get this done?
I'll start a Google search soon and fit one once I have all the retro-fits installed and boredom ensues! :smiley:
No not really, are you sure you want to get it done?
I'd wait until you've seen another with it's roof done, then you will know if you like it or not.
It's a big mod to do especially if you dont like it when it's finished, go to one of the shows and have a look round (GTI International next month is a good one)
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If you really want to do it then try a local signwriting company.
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If you really want to do it then try a local signwriting company.
:huh:
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If you really want to do it then try a local signwriting company.
:huh:
(http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/forum/smileyvault-wtf.gif) (http://www.smileyvault.com/)
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As in to apply vinyl comprendae?
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Please elucidate. :embarassed:
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These two companies seem to be the ones to go to:
Carbonskin charges from £190 for a roof wrap.
Racoon seems to have a good website.
Saw a gold wrapped Mini Cooper today. It was truly horrible.
Will take a picture next time I see it.
http://www.raccoon.co.uk/personalisation/gallery/cars.aspx
http://www.carbonskin.co.uk/prices.html
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WOW A vinyl roof??????
Feel that we're now back in the 70's 80's with ford capri with vinyl roofs
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WOW A vinyl roof??????
Feel that we're now back in the 70's 80's with ford capri with vinyl roofs
'Vinyl' not as in the 60's, 70' or 80's, dear. :smiley:
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I know a company in Barking (East London), who do wrapping, called 247 Autos, but their website is down for some reason.
www.247autos.co.uk
R/O 386 RIPPLE ROAD
HARROW ROAD, BARKING, ESSEX IG11 7QZ, United Kingdom
0800 781 8995
Tinted my windows there, although I have to say it's not exactly a posh garage - more like a shed with some equipment... :laugh:
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http://www.clydewraps.co.uk (http://www.clydewraps.co.uk)
Probably too far for you but they get a good reputation.
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http://www.clydewraps.co.uk (http://www.clydewraps.co.uk)
Probably too far for you but they get a good reputation.
Thanks.
I'll get in touch with them too.
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http://www.clydewraps.co.uk (http://www.clydewraps.co.uk)
Probably too far for you but they get a good reputation.
Have you heard of the one's I have given details of in my previous post?
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I know a company in Barking (East London), who do wrapping, called 247 Autos, but their website is down for some reason.
www.247autos.co.uk
R/O 386 RIPPLE ROAD
HARROW ROAD, BARKING, ESSEX IG11 7QZ, United Kingdom
0800 781 8995
Tinted my windows there, although I have to say it's not exactly a posh garage - more like a shed with some equipment... :laugh:
Thanks.
Place does not matter, work quality does.
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Sunday: Any idea where I can get this done?
I'll start a Google search soon and fit one once I have all the retro-fits installed and boredom ensues! :smiley:
No not really, are you sure you want to get it done?
I'd wait until you've seen another with it's roof done, then you will know if you like it or not.
It's a big mod to do especially if you dont like it when it's finished, go to one of the shows and have a look round (GTI International next month is a good one)
I will certainly be doing as you suggest.
Thanks.
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As in to apply vinyl comprendae?
Yep spot on, will cost around £50 I had my mk3 done hence why I said to try local signwriting companies.
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Enough of the playground behaviour, thanks.
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ha ha sorry tropher... i will behave
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I had a bin full of mud and the wasps made a nest. Little gits.
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YYYYYEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Ich Leibe Nosh!!
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ha ha sorry tropher... i will behave
Talk about kissing arse!!!!!!!!!!
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As in to apply vinyl comprendae?
Yep spot on, will cost around £50 I had my mk3 done hence why I said to try local signwriting companies.
Got it at last!
Was being a bit dim and realised what you meant once I Googled. :rolleyes:
Thanks.
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am1w - Bud take a look in the MK5 section or run a search on mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum
Lots of people there have done vinyl wraps on their roofs with very positive results.
Mike
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am1w - Bud take a look in the MK5 section or run a search on mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum
Lots of people there have done vinyl wraps on their roofs with very positive results.
Mike
Thanks Mike. Will do so. :smiley:
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I think it will look good :cool:
No one batted an eye lid when the M3 came with a dark (all be it carbon fibre) roof out the factory.
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No one batted an eye lid when the M3 came with a dark (all be it carbon fibre) roof out the factory.
Probably because it's proper carbon fibre, with the purpose of being lighter...not a fake carbon print sticker, or a black sticker that only looks remotely carbon like from 100 paces.
I you have carbon and want to shout about it...fine by me.
If you have fake carbon fibre or a black sticker...not so fine.
Personally, I'd rather have carbon painted, as you get the benefits without the dodgy scene-queen/ricer/chav looks.
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Meh
Everyone to their own I supose.
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Quite a lot of Audi's can be spec' d with a black roof.
nick
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Quite a lot of Audi's can be spec' d with a black roof.
nick
If you also spec the panoramic sunroof at £silly-money.
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im also looking to get this done can anyone recommend any places around wiltshire area? thanks
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This thread probably needs moving out of the mk6 sectoin to get the best response.
Not many people will spend £30k on a brand new Golf and put a big sticker on the roof, however the yoofs in the mk2 and mk3 and maybe even the mk4 guys will be more heavily into this sort of styling. Come to think of it there are a few mk5 guys with black roofs too.
Maybe ask on mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum
I was admiring the press shots of the Polo GTI earlier and that had the panoramic sunroof with half black roof. Looked :cool:
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It would be best to spray the roof, but this might affect the car's resale value.
On the other hand, a vinyl wrap is reversible, cheaper and no one would know the difference.
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A wrap would be much better than painting the roof.
With painting you'd need a good clean edge between the colours plus you'd have to have the whole roof, a pillars and hatch area re-laquered. Not an easy job to get perfect first time on a newish car.
A wrap is just that, stick, trim and remove if you've f**ked up. Much better.
I think the mk5 boys use a company called racoon or similar.
SteveP will know.
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A wrap would be much better than painting the roof.
With painting you'd need a good clean edge between the colours plus you'd have to have the whole roof, a pillars and hatch area re-laquered. Not an easy job to get perfect first time on a newish car.
A wrap is just that, stick, trim and remove if you've f**ked up. Much better.
I think the mk5 boys use a company called racoon or similar.
SteveP will know.
Thanks.
Racoon is the one I have decided to use IF I have this done. Am suffering slightly from JGS! :rolleyes:
JGS = James Gould Syndrome (bless!)
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I think you should go for it. Red and white are the best colours for this mod so you're half way there.
If you don't like it all you've got to do is peel it back off again. Or in your case pay someone else to peel it back off again.... :laugh:
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I think you should go for it. Red and white are the best colours for this mod so you're half way there.
If you don't like it all you've got to do is peel it back off again. Or in your case pay someone else to peel it back off again.... :laugh:
Will the paintwork on the roof get damaged if the wrap is peeled off?
My concern is that due to paint issues on VWs, that this might be a possibility.
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I still don't get it.
Wasted humour on me I am afraid. :rolleyes:
.........how old are you ?? :grin:.Did you not have a tv as a kid ?. :smug: :wink: :smiley:
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I still don't get it.
Wasted humour on me I am afraid. :rolleyes:
.........how old are you ?? :grin:.Did you not have a tv as a kid ?. :smug: :wink: :smiley:
You should know better. Never ask a man his age or a woman her salary.
For your information, we had a TV in nearly every room but I was too busy studying, riding horses, hunting, playing tennis ...... you get the picture!
Now it is the opposite. I even watch 'Desperate Housewives'!
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Will the paintwork on the roof get damaged if the wrap is peeled off?
My concern is that due to paint issues on VWs, that this might be a possibility.
It shouldn't, especially if the paintwork is in good condition before the wrap.
You just heat it up, peel it off, and use a solvent to get rid of the remaining sticky mess.
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It shouldn't, especially if the paintwork is in good condition before the wrap.
You just heat it up, peel it off, and use a solvent to get rid of the remaining sticky mess.
Thanks for that. I will most probably Racoon to do this for me.
God, there are so many things to do tarting this car. At least it keeps me out of mischief and my bank balance mullered!
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What gets me is the way some of the company's appear to use a sharp knife to cut the wrap against the paintwork.
That surely must damage the paintwork?
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What gets me is the way some of the company's appear to use a sharp knife to cut the wrap against the paintwork.
That surely must damage the paintwork?
You have a very salient point there. I have spoken to someone today in the know and he has informed me that a good and experienced company like Racoon would already have the wrap pre-cut to grat accuracy using CAD machine to avoid this very thing!
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My vinyl was pre cut and then trimmed on the car. Hairline mark but once the vinyl is on you can't see them. TBH though it was either the hairline cracks or more injuries from stones than a Palestine in Israel. fantastic job though.
Let me see it when you get it done... perhaps if you are coming up still in July :smiley:
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You should rap the complete car will save you a fortune getting stone chips repaired :evil:
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You should rap the complete car will save you a fortune getting stone chips repaired :evil:
You paying, dear? :evil:
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Probably cheaper than a new paint job
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Probably cheaper than a new paint job
Of that I am 100% sure and the car won't be wrecked after being in the bodyshop for a re-spray which inevitably will not be right (many past experiences). :sick:
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Or get the car wrapped several times and when one layer gets dirty just peel it off :laugh:
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Or get the car wrapped several times and when one layer gets dirty just peel it off :laugh:
Now that is warped!
Just as effective as wearing multiple condoms, don't you think? :wink: :grin:
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Indeed...
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Probably cheaper than a new paint job
Definately.
If people are that bothered about stone chips, then they should just get the leading edges covered by Armafend/Defendall or similar...and not have to worry again.
That stuff works a treat.
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^ I use to have that on my black cupra R.
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Ive just brought some Black gloss wrap from the Bay. Gonna do it myself this time , Gonna replace the ageing Carbon Fibre wraps supplied and fitted by Raccoon last year. Buy a craft knife and have a go. I have shakey hand syndrom, so should be interesting :laugh:
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Ive just brought some Black gloss wrap from the Bay. Gonna do it myself this time , Gonna replace the ageing Carbon Fibre wraps supplied and fitted by Raccoon last year. Buy a craft knife and have a go. I have shakey hand syndrom, so should be 'very, very' interesting :laugh:
SS: You are a better and braver man than moi.
Are you sure you want to take the risk? :rolleyes:
You have such a beautiful car.
Am really interested to see how it looks.
Pictures please. :smiley:
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Ive just brought some Black gloss wrap from the Bay. Gonna do it myself this time , Gonna replace the ageing Carbon Fibre wraps supplied and fitted by Raccoon last year. Buy a craft knife and have a go. I have shakey hand syndrom, so should be 'very, very' interesting :laugh:
SS: You are a better and braver man than moi.
Are you sure you want to take the risk? :rolleyes:
You have such a beautiful car.
Am really interested to see how it looks.
Pictures please. :smiley:
Wraps will be here in 3 days so will post up finished results on Mk5 section , so i dont upset the locals here. :smiley:
Wraps so far help stone those annoying stone chips on red especially. As you will know .
My old carbon wraps have taken a pounding.
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Wraps will be here in 3 days so will post up finished results on Mk5 section , so i dont upset the locals here. :smiley:
Wraps so far help stone those annoying stone chips on red especially. As you will know .
My old carbon wraps have taken a pounding.
Please don't! :rolleyes:
Excellent.
Will look out for it.
Thanks. :wink: