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Title: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: branchespark on 31 December 2010, 14:45
I prefer the dark colours (Carbon Grey and Deep Black), but wanted to know the views of the team.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 15:13
From the metallics in order of preference: Shadow Blue, Steel Grey, Carbon Grey.

From the flat colours in order of preference: Tornado Red, Candy White. Either is superb and does not cost extra.

Overall preference: Tornado Red. Outstanding but a real pain to paint match.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Hartside on 31 December 2010, 15:14
Carbon Grey here, looks superb!  :cool:
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: am1w on 31 December 2010, 15:30
From the metallics, I find Shadow Blue very classy.

However, if your choice is between Carbon Grey and Metallic Black, definitely choose Carbon Grey IMO.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Snoopy on 31 December 2010, 15:33
Maybe a look through the sticky thread at the top of the forum may help you compare colours.
Show a pic of your MK6 **NO SPAM, PICTURES ONLY** (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=158784.0)
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Saint Steve on 31 December 2010, 15:44
Where is washing machine white in the options :laugh:  :drool:

red like asker  is Top choice for me.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Steve30 on 31 December 2010, 15:49
(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz206/Rolex62/Golf170GTD.jpg)

here's mine guys
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: ajmoir36 on 31 December 2010, 16:14
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4545936557_d6b5a9842e_z.jpg)

Torndao Red all the way!
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Rolfe on 31 December 2010, 16:49
(http://www.vetpath.co.uk/netpics/prospero1.jpg)

Blue graphite.  Classy.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: squirrelGTi on 31 December 2010, 17:01
and mine, Carbon Grey

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/darrensen/P6252747.jpg)
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: branchespark on 31 December 2010, 17:16
Carbon Grey is preference, but a cracking Black metallic has been offered.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: simonpolly on 31 December 2010, 17:33
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/2010_0618polly0032.jpg)
ONCE YOU GO BLACK  :wink:
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: branchespark on 31 December 2010, 17:53
Metallic Black looks pretty good. Worries it might show up dirt, whereas Carbon Grey looks like it might cope better.

Does the metallic black scratch easy, or is that the non-metallics that are prone to that?
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: scotsgolfer on 31 December 2010, 17:58
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5309689219_7518d3a49b.jpg) (http://[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/24753716@N08/5309689219/)
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: The Doc on 31 December 2010, 18:08
Grey is easy to live with, I love black and dark blue metallics but not on my daily driver.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: squirrelGTi on 31 December 2010, 18:11
Steel Grey is pretty nice, especially on the R. Don't see many Steel Grey GTi's.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Snoopy on 31 December 2010, 18:15
 :smiley:

Just an idea, but would some of you guys mind adding your photos to the sticky thread as theres not many in it at present and it may help future members.

Thanks
Geoff. :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: MAW73 on 31 December 2010, 18:17
Quote from: Snoopy on 31 December 2010, 18:12
Quote from: scotsgolfer on 31 December 2010, 17:58
x

Noticed you having a couple of problems.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5309689219_7518d3a49b.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/MyblackMonza2.jpg)

Candy White all the way !!
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: scotsgolfer on 31 December 2010, 18:26
Cheers mate - New Years Resolution #1 - enroll myself on a digital photography/ IT web nightclass!

I went back to black after my Steel Grey Mk5 GTI.  Not sure how easy it will be to keep clean though.  First impressions - managed to wash it yesterday for the first time and it really shows any droplet water marks that you might have missed after drying.

Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: branchespark on 31 December 2010, 18:31
@scotsgolfer, is that Deep Black?
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: scotsgolfer on 31 December 2010, 18:46
Yeah mate - Deep Black.  I need to get a few protective coats of wax on her but the weather has just been so dire since I took delivery.

I will definitely ensure my next new car is ordered for delivery in the summer.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: gizzywizzy on 31 December 2010, 20:06
Quote from: am1w on 31 December 2010, 15:30
From the metallics, I find Shadow Blue very classy.

However, if your choice is between Carbon Grey and Metallic Black, definitely choose Carbon Grey IMO.
:tongue:  :sad: metallic black all day long, looks great when clean and shiny and mean when its dirty.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: gizzywizzy on 31 December 2010, 20:07
Quote from: simonpolly on 31 December 2010, 17:33
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/2010_0618polly0032.jpg)
ONCE YOU GO BLACK  :wink:

Yummy
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: branchespark on 01 January 2011, 02:55
HNY to all.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Ayashii on 01 January 2011, 03:50
Shadow Blue!  :wink:

(http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad214/jichan_2010/IMG_0004_2.jpg)
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Snoopy on 01 January 2011, 10:13
Quote from: Snoopy on 31 December 2010, 18:15
:smiley:

Just an idea, but would some of you guys mind adding your photos to the sticky thread as theres not many in it at present and it may help future members.

Thanks
Geoff. :smiley:
No one :cry:....................LINK (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=158784.0)






Quote from: branchespark on 31 December 2010, 14:45
I prefer the dark colours (Carbon Grey and Deep Black), but wanted to know the views of the team.
Of the two colours my choice would be carbon grey.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: The Doc on 01 January 2011, 12:33
Quote from: Snoopy on 01 January 2011, 10:13
Quote from: Snoopy on 31 December 2010, 18:15
:smiley:

Just an idea, but would some of you guys mind adding your photos to the sticky thread as theres not many in it at present and it may help future members.

Thanks
Geoff. :smiley:
No one :cry:....................LINK (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=158784.0)


I'll do it when I get a min to take some decent pics mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: am1w on 01 January 2011, 15:11
Where's my 'emotional' take on colours I posted at 1 am?  Hmmm. The New Year Fairy has been busy again.

Anyway, a bit more advice to the OP.

Most of us pay nearly 100% attention in selecting the external colour of the Golf and very little on the interior as there is hardly any choice. It's obviously not a premium enough brand but nudges with a premiun price. Pretty annoying.

Seeing that one spends most of one's time inside the car, is it not even more important to get the colour scheme inside to perfectly suit one's taste when this rare opportunity arises?

The OP in this case has, and I'd advise him to choose the colour of the interior leather very carefully and then decide on the outside colour. But please avoid a dark interior with a dark exterior colour.

Just a thought.  :smiley:


....... and here is a Tornado Red GTI in all its passionate glory.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/IMG00042-20101030-1432.jpg)


Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: The Doc on 01 January 2011, 19:48
Which colours are GTI / GTD specific?
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: am1w on 01 January 2011, 20:19
Quote from: The Doc on 01 January 2011, 19:48
Which colours are GTI / GTD specific?

Same colour chart for GTI/GTD. Total of 9 colours, 3 flat, 6 Metallic/Pearl.

Slightly different colour chart for R. Carbon Grey and Flat Black not available. Rising Blue available in their place. This colour not available for GTI/GTD. Total 8 colours, 2 Flat, 6 Metallic/Pearl.

 :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: The Doc on 01 January 2011, 20:24
Thanks ASKER, sorry if the question was unclear, I was referring to the colours that you can't get if you've not got a GTI / GTD I know Carbon Grey is one of them, what are the others?
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: am1w on 01 January 2011, 20:28
Quote from: The Doc on 01 January 2011, 20:24
Thanks ASKER, sorry if the question was unclear, I was referring to the colours that you can't get if you've not got a GTI / GTD I know Carbon Grey is one of them, what are the others?

Rising Blue Metallic which is only available for the R. :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Snoopy on 01 January 2011, 20:33
You can actually get any colour Volkswagen.de list as an option. All you have to do is contact VWuk and get them to put in a special request. So the colour range is not as restricted as alot of people think. :evil:

Quote from: Snoopy on 13 May 2010, 11:08
You can put in a special order request with VW sales team at VW customer service to get it in any colour VW currently do.

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your recent enquiry. I am delighted to learn of your continued interest in Volkswagen, in order to request a non standard colour on the order; the retailer will need to request a special build from the factory. If your retailer calls or emails our sales team then they can request this build from the factory.Regards


Damien Quirk extension 63296
Volkswagen Enquiry Management
Damien.Quirk@volkswagen.co.uk
www.volkswagen.co.uk

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/utool_f_1253654885_1138.jpg)

Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: am1w on 01 January 2011, 20:42
But will they charge extra?
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Rolfe on 01 January 2011, 20:43
Last time I looked, over 2,000 Euros extra!

Rolfe.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: am1w on 01 January 2011, 20:48
As for colour: (taken from another thread (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=123179.0))
1. Candy White
2. Black
3. Reflex Silver Metallic
4. Carbon Steel Grey Metallic
5. Tornado Red
6. Shadow Blue Metallic
7. United Grey Metallic
8. Blue Graphite Pearl
9. Deep Black Pearl
10. Blue
11. Blue Spirit Pearl
12. Dark Violet Pearl
13. Deep Blue Pearl
14. Ink blue Pearl
15. Light Blue
16. Mercato Blue Metallic
17. Moonlight Blue Pearl
18. Ravenna Blue Metallic
19. Silverblue Metallic
20. Techno Blue Pearl
21. Ultramarin Blue
22. Violet Touch Pearl
23. Brush Yellow
24. Platinum Grey Metallic
25. Silver Grey Metallic
26. Urban Grey Metallic
27. Tin Grey Metallic
28. Bright Green Pearl
29. Cosmic Green Metallic
30. Mint Green
31. Racing Green
32. Reseda Green
33. Cola Red 2000
34. Dark Burgandy Pearl
35. Flash Red
36. Yellow
(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~dv8r/golf/mk6%20colours.jpg)
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: The Doc on 01 January 2011, 21:29
It's a shame that these colour options aren't in the golf brochure, it seems other European countries also get lots of options that we don't get here, for example electric memory seats.  :sad:
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Keithuk on 02 January 2011, 13:53
Quote from: am1w on 01 January 2011, 20:48
As for colour: (taken from another thread (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=123179.0))
Yes I posted those colours before Golf Colours (http://www.myturbodiesel.com/images/a5/buyg/golfcolors.jpg) so why aren't there 36 colours available?

I think the choice is crap when we only have 9 to choose from in the States they only have 7. I love blue and I love the Rising blue used on the 'R'. Why isn't it available for the rest of the range? The ONLY blue is the Shadow blue which is a bit dark because the bloke that called Blue Graphite Pearl blue must have been colour blind as its basically grey. It must have been a bloke because only blokes are colour blind.

Happy New Year guys. ;)
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: am1w on 02 January 2011, 14:02
I love Shadow Blue more than Rising Blue. :tongue:

Now you've probably upset Rolfe. :shocked:

But I see what you mean, because it looks very similar, to my eyes, to Carbon Grey.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Rolfe on 02 January 2011, 17:58
It's quite a subtle colour, and it's more blue than Carbon Grey, but I agree I'd have preferred it slightly lighter and slightly more blue.

Look at it this way.  Nine colours available.  Six monochrome (black, white or grey/silver).  One knock-your eye out red.  And two very dark blues.  Not much of a choice, really.

I've usually gone for metallic blues, and I didn't much like the Shadow Blue car I was shown by the dealer.  Might have been wrong.  The Blue Graphite is nice when it's clean and polished, which Prospero isn't at the moment!

My last car was a rather nice shade of gold, and although that was a Hobson's Choice situation as well, I liked it.  I think the choice VW give us with the GTi is pathetic.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Keithuk on 03 January 2011, 01:43
Quote from: Snoopy on 01 January 2011, 20:33
You can actually get any colour Volkswagen.de list as an option. All you have to do is contact VWuk and get them to put in a special request. So the colour range is not as restricted as alot of people think.
Well I has my dealer if I could have the Rising blue and they said no you can only choose the colours available for that model. Or is that the norm from dealers they don't know what they are talking about?
Quote from: Rolfe
The Blue Graphite is nice when it's clean and polished, which Prospero isn't at the moment!
So is that the colour you chose? Well if you think thats blue you must be as colour blind as VW. ;)
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: mfl on 03 January 2011, 05:13
In Aus, we only get a choice of 5 colours, none of which are blue, the Rising Blue is only for the R, unless I wanted to wait for 3 months this was the only colour available, but I like the subtlety of the silver. but really wanted the Rising Blue.


(http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/mflphoto/DSC_0712.jpg)

Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: gizzywizzy on 03 January 2011, 09:11
It is as Asker posted with the colour chart, any of these colours are available but will cost you 2000+euros more.

When you have already paid almost £30000 for a new car having to pay extra for a particular colour liking is daylight robbery, but VW have us over a barrel and they know it.

I would have loved my GTI to be dressed in most of those lovely blue shades but no way was I gonna pay them any more of my hard earned wonga  :angry:

Mind you in saying that I do love my Deep Pearl Black.
Gizzy
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Rolfe on 04 January 2011, 03:35
Quote from: Keithuk on 03 January 2011, 01:43
Quote from: Rolfe
The Blue Graphite is nice when it's clean and polished, which Prospero isn't at the moment!
So is that the colour you chose? Well if you think thats blue you must be as colour blind as VW. ;)

If you read the whole of my post, you'd have seen that I'd have preferred the colour to be lighter and more blue.

But still, in what way isn't it blue?

(http://www.b5-dark-mirror.demon.co.uk/bayreuth2.jpg)

I saw a Passat in Shadow Blue and felt that was too dark also, and I liked the shade rather less.  I don't know what that is in your sig, but it's nothing like either the Passat I was shown as "Shadow Blue", or the sample colour tile in the showroom.

Anyway, Carbon Grey is very popular, and if the Blue Graphite isn't blue enough, then it's as much like Carbon Grey as anything!

Rolfe.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Snoopy on 04 January 2011, 17:52
Quote from: Keithuk on 03 January 2011, 01:43
Quote from: Snoopy on 01 January 2011, 20:33
You can actually get any colour Volkswagen.de list as an option. All you have to do is contact VWuk and get them to put in a special request. So the colour range is not as restricted as alot of people think.
Well I has my dealer if I could have the Rising blue and they said no you can only choose the colours available for that model. Or is that the norm from dealers they don't know what they are talking about?
I posted the exact details from VWuk from a thread ages ago.
Good afternoon,

Thank you for your recent enquiry. I am delighted to learn of your continued interest in Volkswagen, in order to request a non standard colour on the order; the retailer will need to request a special build from the factory. If your retailer calls or emails our sales team then they can request this build from the factory.Regards


Damien Quirk extension 63296
Volkswagen Enquiry Management
Damien.Quirk@volkswagen.co.uk
www.volkswagen.co.uk
Most dealer reps im amazed can get dressed in the morning by themselfs and have little interest in the product they sell.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: am1w on 04 January 2011, 18:51
Rolfe: Colour looks very classy in that picture. :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: mac7 on 04 January 2011, 20:37
Blue graphite is one of those subtle colours that looks great in the sun - same with shadow blue. Steel grey is underrated but I reckon looks great on the GTI. Although I think the Mk6 looks best in silver or red, I'd probably choose carbon grey. Or perhaps deep black...
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: am1w on 04 January 2011, 20:42
Quote from: mac7 on 04 January 2011, 20:37
Blue graphite is one of those subtle colours that looks great in the sun - same with shadow blue. Steel grey is underrated but I reckon looks great on the GTI. Although I think the Mk6 looks best in silver or red, I'd probably choose carbon grey. Or perhaps deep black...

You forgot to mention Candy White. :rolleyes:
Man, talk about making a decision ......... :rolleyes: :grin:
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: mac7 on 04 January 2011, 22:31
Quote from: am1w on 04 January 2011, 20:42
You forgot to mention Candy White. :rolleyes:
Man, talk about making a decision ......... :rolleyes: :grin:

That's the real reason why I bought an R in Rising Blue - I couldn't choose a colour for the GTI! :grin:

I don't like white that much (are we still allowed to make negative comments under the new regime? :wink:)
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: am1w on 04 January 2011, 22:33
Quote from: mac7 on 04 January 2011, 22:31
Quote from: am1w on 04 January 2011, 20:42
You forgot to mention Candy White. :rolleyes:
Man, talk about making a decision ......... :rolleyes: :grin:
That's the real reason why I bought an R in Rising Blue - I couldn't choose a colour for the GTI! :grin:
I don't like white that much (are we still allowed to make negative comments under the new regime? :wink:)

Go for it tiger. I'll protect you as even they won't beat up an invalid like me! :evil: :grin:

I would have loved to have a Metallic Red GTI. Though, I'm really falling for Blue Graphite.

Rolfe: You are a brilliant photographer. :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Rolfe on 04 January 2011, 22:40
Quote from: mac7 on 04 January 2011, 20:37
Blue graphite is one of those subtle colours that looks great in the sun

This is so true.

I had to buy one in Scotland....   :rolleyes:

Rolfe.
Title: Re: GTI / GTD Colours
Post by: Snoopy on 08 January 2011, 09:25
Quote from: am1w on 04 January 2011, 22:33
I would have loved to have a Metallic Red GTI. Though,
So did i its why i asked.  :wink:
But the shade of metallic red i wanted was sadly never put into production. :cry:

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/igp9728.jpg)