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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: countrytrucker on 07 July 2010, 11:57

Title: Front splitter
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 July 2010, 11:57

Can anyone tell me if the front splitter can be removed?

I am thinking of getting it sprayed to match the anthracite part of the front bumper or even get it carbon wrapped.

Title: Re: Front splitter
Post by: SteveP on 07 July 2010, 12:08

Yep, did mine myself in satin black.

It's about 8 T20 screws and then the painted part unclips from the frame.

Title: Re: Front splitter
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 July 2010, 12:10

Quote from: SteveP on 07 July 2010, 12:08

Yep, did mine myself in satin black.

It's about 8 T20 screws and then the painted part unclips from the frame.

Brilliant, thanks. I can now see what you have done in your sig picture.

I might try to get it matched to the anthracite in the bumper. How would I go about getting a paint code for this?

Title: Re: Front splitter
Post by: SteveP on 07 July 2010, 12:12

I checked this and as it's plastic in the bumper there isn't a paint code, however a bodyshop or even someone like chips away can normally find a pretty good match.

Title: Re: Front splitter
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 July 2010, 12:14

That sounds like a plan. A friend of mine has a body shop so I might get him to get a close match for me.

Thanks for the help!

Title: Re: Front splitter
Post by: AlanD on 07 July 2010, 12:15

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/codes.jpg)

Title: Re: Front splitter
Post by: PenguinGTI on 07 July 2010, 13:05

A cheaper way to do it is to get Hammerite black (the crackled texture one) It comes up smooth and gives the same metallic flake as is in the plastic lower grill.

It's a good mod to do and gets rid of the GTI's double chin in my opinion.

In fact... if painting the Golf makes it look thinner... I'm getting Hammerite for my tummy

Title: Re: Front splitter
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 July 2010, 13:41

Quote from: PenguinGTI on 07 July 2010, 13:05

A cheaper way to do it is to get Hammerite black (the crackled texture one) It comes up smooth and gives the same metallic flake as is in the plastic lower grill.

It's a good mod to do and gets rid of the GTI's double chin in my opinion.

In fact... if painting the Golf makes it look thinner... I'm getting Hammerite for my tummy

Have you any pictures of a splitter done in this?

Title: Re: Front splitter
Post by: PenguinGTI on 07 July 2010, 14:23

Here is a pic. I apologise for the car being dirty..

(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y350/PenguinGTI/P7070043.jpg)

Title: Re: Front splitter
Post by: Neil gti on 07 July 2010, 19:58

Or paint and fit one of these  :rolleyes:


http://www.voomeran.jp/product/golf6/01.html

Title: Re: Front splitter
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 08 July 2010, 00:14

STOP messing around with the little skirts.
You'll end up with a lardy looking blob.