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Title: Chrome window inserts
Post by: Mr Blue on 02 January 2005, 18:22

Saw a mk2 golf the other day with chrome inserts in the window rubbers.

How rare are these and what model of mk2 can i find these on? VAG UK sell these?

chers bigears

Blue

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: ...joe on 02 January 2005, 19:05

pretty rare, came on high spec drivers or gl's maybe, i think. a mate had them on his mums old 5 door and the chrome was starting to go all nasty, i believe they are obsolete from vag now. you'll probably have a hard time getting hold of these as i know of a fair few people over the last few years who've tried to find a set. the main problem is that due to the age of the cars that had them the chrome is old and flaking. its like if you look at the chrome strips on original bumpers that have been out in the weather for 15 or so years, they go all faded and yellow.
mu mates car that had it looked awesome as it had all the original chrome bumpers, grill, rubbers door handle inserts etc.... looked better being a 5 door as it seemed to have alot more chrome with the extra door handles etc. good luck finding a set!

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: Mr Blue on 02 January 2005, 22:43

seen a 5 door in my area with them. might go take a closer look  :wink:

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: dj g on 30 January 2005, 19:13

 i'm afer some has well mine have shrunk :laugh:

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: Judderi on 22 February 2005, 15:14

There was a set on ebay the other week.

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: Tucker on 22 February 2005, 16:40

would it be possible to get a set made up?? :wink:

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: ...joe on 22 February 2005, 16:44

probably, anythings possible!!! all you really need is a rubber seal with a cut out for the insert and some chrome stuff. people have made them out of other manufacturers parts before, but i'd imagine it'd be hard to make them with out them looking too home made!

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: Tucker on 22 February 2005, 16:46

Cant you get em for minis?? think they have lip that sits under the rubber so slides in, easy to get lost or stollen tho :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: Mr Blue on 22 February 2005, 20:57

gonna go chavfords and buy that chrome sticky stuff.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: Judderi on 23 February 2005, 10:43

I would be carefull! next thing you know you will by buying some wheel trim spinners!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: Dizzie on 23 February 2005, 12:20

there was a very rare edition chrome that came with window surrounds aswell as a chrome strip down the sides. you'll be luckier than lucky to find one though.

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: ...joe on 23 February 2005, 15:43

Quote from: Mk2GTI2.016v on 23 February 2005, 10:43

I would be carefull! next thing you know you will by buying some wheel trim spinners! :laugh:

a mate of mine in detroit bought an A-team style van and we went to a local sh!tty car shop and ''did it up'' spinner hub caps were top of the list!!! f**kin cool van!

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: Judderi on 02 March 2005, 13:39

Hey blue saw this and thought of you. Check out the windows! It even got it on the windscreen!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9873&item=4532249308&rd=1

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: Stu.750 on 02 March 2005, 14:51

UH OH looks like blue is goin to have yet another mk2  :grin:

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: ...joe on 02 March 2005, 19:12

still a five door like i said they were. chances are the windscreen chrome will be naff. its always the first to go!!!! just shows though, if you wait long enough..................... :wink:

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: Mr Blue on 03 March 2005, 21:54

Quote from: StuDubs on 02 March 2005, 14:51

UH OH looks like blue is goin to have yet another mk2? :grin:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Chrome window inserts
Post by: Mr Blue on 03 March 2005, 21:56

Quote from: Mk2GTI2.016v on 02 March 2005, 13:39

Hey blue saw this and thought of you. Check out the windows! It even got it on the windscreen!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9873&item=4532249308&rd=1

awww how sweet  :laugh: