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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: KennyGTI on 06 July 2012, 22:07

Title: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** all done now :-) **
Post by: KennyGTI on 06 July 2012, 22:07
Going to see about getting my rear valance done gloss black same as Gringe ed35. While over going to ask about getting the inside of the VW badge done white to colour code to the rest of the car but not sure what to do about the side skirts, gloss black or colour code them white, I cannot make my mind up!? Also not sure about the front lip, to leave it or gloss black it? I am scared the gloss black will make it look as if it isnt there??


Opinions people??


Kenny
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow
Post by: mkviken on 06 July 2012, 22:30
i was going to do my font lip gloss black but when it gets stone chipped it will look crap

when i can be arsed i will vinyl wrap it. that way when it looks tatty it can be easy changed back to white
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow
Post by: KennyGTI on 06 July 2012, 22:53
Hmmmm your right about the front lip, even the wrap wouldn't last long!

What bout these colour coded side skirts:

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/72bf3abe.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/8b976cb2.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/01090bcd.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/91a4f681.jpg)
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow
Post by: Jimble on 07 July 2012, 00:02
There was a new Polo GTI in white at inters that had all the lower trim painted gloss black and it looked lovely imo! thats what i'd do, colour coding makes it look a bit chavvy being honest.
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow
Post by: MAW73 on 07 July 2012, 06:03
Wing mirrors, rear diffuser and front lip yes, but not sure about the side skirts. The side skirts are a nice feature as the are IMO.
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 07 July 2012, 06:15
There was a new Polo GTI in white at inters that had all the lower trim painted gloss black and it looked lovely imo! thats what i'd do, colour coding makes it look a bit chavvy being honest.

+1 the polo gti looked lovely. I think the black side skirts give shape to the side.
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow
Post by: Raffe on 07 July 2012, 09:01
Rear diffuser & front lip would look good black, personally would leave everything else well alone as those side skirts look nasty sprayed white and I really don't like the whole black wing mirror thing either.

My plan is to have my front lip sprayed the same metallic graphite colour as the centre piece on the front bumper.
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow
Post by: mkviken on 07 July 2012, 09:59
i wouldn't paint the GTI side skirts white or black. the definitely will get hammered by stone chips. personally i think they look good bare plastic.

i would either fit 35/bluemotion skirts or leave them alone

the front and rear diffuser would look good black but even the diffuser I'm not that bothered about

for me its the front lip thats the awkward looking part.

Hmmmm your right about the front lip, even the wrap wouldn't last long!



yeah its just a lot cheaper to wrap and when it does look speckled with chips you can easy peel it off.
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow
Post by: mwad gti on 07 July 2012, 10:27
I'm having the diffuser gloss black but with colour coded (candy white) side skirts
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Post by: Mr GTD on 07 July 2012, 12:56
Yep same as above really, rear diffuser, front lip and wing mirrors look cool when sprayed gloss black....but the side skirts shud be left well alone....
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow
Post by: KennyGTI on 07 July 2012, 13:16
Think I am going to go against everyone here! Black rear valance and colour coded side skirts!  :smiley:

I'm having the diffuser gloss black but with colour coded (candy white) side skirts

When u getting it done? Pics needed!
i wouldn't paint the GTI side skirts white or black. the definitely will get hammered by stone chips. personally i think they look good bare plastic.

i would either fit 35/bluemotion skirts or leave them alone

the front and rear diffuser would look good black but even the diffuser I'm not that bothered about

for me its the front lip thats the awkward looking part.

Hmmmm your right about the front lip, even the wrap wouldn't last long!



yeah its just a lot cheaper to wrap and when it does look speckled with chips you can easy peel it off.

Would love these skirts but VW will charge a fortune!?
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow
Post by: mkviken on 07 July 2012, 14:03
Yeah think they're about £600
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow
Post by: KennyGTI on 20 July 2012, 17:08
Dropped my car off at the body works yesterday morning and got a phone call today to collect. As soon as I turned I noticed something wasn't right! Rear diffuser was colour coded instead of gloss black!! So back off with the diffuser and I have to go over tomorrow morning to get it fitted with a fresh coat of gloss black! Side skirts are done though  :smiley: I liking the cleaner fresh look now, no more plastic  :evil:

Before;

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/f5e42d25.jpg)

After;

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/267fa629.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/eef129e1.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/35d42284.jpg)
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: Raffe on 20 July 2012, 17:30
Glad youre pleased as that what matters, but it just looks like a standard 3 door golf without the black detail to the side skirts IMO, sorry to be negative.
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: mkviken on 20 July 2012, 17:32
that actually looks better than i expected. looks like it could be OEM like that

i prefer the plastic look on my car but that does look smart :smiley:
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: ScottA on 20 July 2012, 17:34
Yeah I think it looks alright. Could we get some pics of the colour coded diffuser, just out of interest?  :cool:
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Post by: Jimble on 20 July 2012, 17:51
Just my opinion but i think it looks daft, sorry.
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 20 July 2012, 20:08
I think the white skirts looks alright....i've never been a fan of the black ones....

post up a photo of the Rear diffuser when your done... :smiley:
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 20 July 2012, 20:33
Dropped my car off at the body works yesterday morning and got a phone call today to collect. As soon as I turned I noticed something wasn't right! Rear diffuser was colour coded instead of gloss black!! So back off with the diffuser and I have to go over tomorrow morning to get it fitted with a fresh coat of gloss black! Side skirts are done though  :smiley: I liking the cleaner fresh look now, no more plastic  :evil:

Before;

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/f5e42d25.jpg)

After;

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/267fa629.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/eef129e1.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/35d42284.jpg)
............i like it,much better.
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: mwad gti on 20 July 2012, 20:45
I like it too.
Going to get mine priced next week withthe supplying dealer so it should be done ready for registration on Sept 1st
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: Mr GTD on 20 July 2012, 21:36
Not a fan really, each to there own tho....
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: kane1210 on 20 July 2012, 22:50
yea i like this

no reason for the black just cheapens the look imo  :sick:
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: KennyGTI on 21 July 2012, 07:02
Thanks for the comments folks. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. Just down to personnel preference I guess. All my cars I have owned ( all 3 of them  :grin: ) I have colour coded the plastic bumpers/skirts. Anyways, will be getting the rear diffuser today  :laugh: will get pics up soon!
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: KennyGTI on 21 July 2012, 17:00
That's it all done.

Before:

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/c113ee4b.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/78b829e9.jpg)

After:
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/3835f977.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/153777bd.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/8928d1ff.jpg)
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: sundaydriver on 21 July 2012, 17:17
Rear diffuser looks great Kenny. :cool:

 Did you not fancy the side skirts gloss black to match the diffuser?
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: Jimble on 21 July 2012, 18:11
Rear diffuser looks great Kenny. :cool:

 Did you not fancy the side skirts gloss black to match the diffuser?
I'd have gone that way too.
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: MAW73 on 21 July 2012, 18:48
Rear diffuser looks great Kenny. :cool:

 Did you not fancy the side skirts gloss black to match the diffuser?
I'd have gone that way too.

+1
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: Mr GTD on 21 July 2012, 21:17
Looks the nuts Kenny... :cool:
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: vw bob on 21 July 2012, 21:35
Hi Kenny did you not get front lip spoiler done gloss black. Got it done on mine goes well with rear also got grey lower front bumper panel done and mirror covers . Car is Candy white if you fancy a look only down the road from you.

Cheers Rab     
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: Mr GTD on 21 July 2012, 22:12
Hi Kenny did you not get front lip spoiler done gloss black. Got it done on mine goes well with rear also got grey lower front bumper panel done and mirror covers . Car is Candy white if you fancy a look only down the road from you.

Cheers Rab     

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Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** 50% done :-/ **
Post by: KennyGTI on 22 July 2012, 09:09
Hi Kenny did you not get front lip spoiler done gloss black. Got it done on mine goes well with rear also got grey lower front bumper panel done and mirror covers . Car is Candy white if you fancy a look only down the road from you.

Cheers Rab     

Another white GTI in Ayrshire!!  :rolleyes:  :grin: where u from mate? Only one I have seen about is one in west Kilbride? Infact a white one passed me when I was picking my car up in Dalry, wasn't you was it?
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** all done now :-) **
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 22 July 2012, 11:22
Very nice Kenny! It looks mint with the larger exhaust tips too.
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** all done now :-) **
Post by: Jimmymature on 22 July 2012, 14:52

Love the gloss black, I think I'm going to have to get that done.

I have black gloss mirror caps so I might look at getting the side skirts done at the same time.


Jim
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** all done now :-) **
Post by: RedHP on 22 July 2012, 17:17
Very good, Kenneth  :smiley:

I was a sceptic about the gloss finish at the rear but it looks better than I thought it would do.
Would you dare do the same to the mudflaps.... :rolleyes:

Red
Title: Re: Going to bodyshop tomorrow** all done now :-) **
Post by: Rislar on 22 July 2012, 18:12
I like it, looks very   :cool: indeed  :smiley:
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Post by: Snoopy on 22 July 2012, 18:20
I had thought about getting them done to match the grey on the front grill panel like Asker did.
Im not sure of the white/black combo guess i would have to see it in real life to make a judgement.
If your happy thats all that matters.  :cool: