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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Hurdy on 13 September 2012, 12:24

Title: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Hurdy on 13 September 2012, 12:24

These arrived this morning, so on they went.

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0264.jpg)

From this....

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0266-1.jpg)

to this....

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0268-1.jpg)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0002-1.jpg)

ending up like this....

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0272-1.jpg)

and the rear....

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0273.jpg)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0274-1.jpg)

What do you reckon? Chavvy or subtle?

I quite like them. :smiley:

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: dubber36 on 13 September 2012, 12:34

I like the front one, but not sure about the rear. My Mk2 has an original black front one and chrome rear. That's the way they used to do it, so I guess makes it kind of right.

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Ess_Three on 13 September 2012, 12:58

Love it!!!
I've been looking for those for ages. Want to share your source?

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: scarr89 on 13 September 2012, 13:06

Nice  :cool:

A 'subtle' looking contrast all ways looks good I reckon  :smiley:

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Hurdy on 13 September 2012, 14:39

Quote from: Ess_Three on 13 September 2012, 12:58

Love it!!!
I've been looking for those for ages. Want to share your source?

Parts4Euro

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/index.php?cPath=1_462_470&osCsid=a7373afef97b38c79e4447f4f9b840d9

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Mr GTD on 13 September 2012, 15:58

Not bad that John... :cool:

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: logeyboy on 13 September 2012, 16:18

Like the front, but think that the rear would look good the same colour as the paintwork.

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Jimble on 13 September 2012, 16:38

Looks good mate, maybe get one of those inserts in body colour for around the rear one?


And i'm liking this a lot!!!!

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/product_info.php?cPath=1_462_470&products_id=1939&osCsid=a7373afef97b38c79e4447f4f9b840d9    :drool:


Also, new smiley!! :whistle:

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Hurdy on 13 September 2012, 16:58

Quote from: Jimble on 13 September 2012, 16:38

Looks good mate, maybe get one of those inserts in body colour for around the rear one?


And i'm liking this a lot!!!!

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/product_info.php?cPath=1_462_470&products_id=1939&osCsid=a7373afef97b38c79e4447f4f9b840d9    :drool:


Also, new smiley!! :whistle:

I looked at that and thought it would look good on a GTI.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: The rock on 13 September 2012, 17:20

i got the black front with the red inners from euro (as above )

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: sundaydriver on 13 September 2012, 18:57

Look cool, i'm tempted to change mine.

I think they'd look good on rising blue.

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Neil gti on 13 September 2012, 18:59

Looking good john  :smiley:

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: The rock on 13 September 2012, 19:20

are the rears easy to change

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Raffe on 13 September 2012, 19:40

Front looks good, not so keen on the back.

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Jimble on 13 September 2012, 19:49

Quote from: The rock on 13 September 2012, 17:20

i got the black front with the red inners from euro (as above )

Any chance of a cheeky pic? :drool:

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Hurdy on 13 September 2012, 20:51

Quote from: The rock on 13 September 2012, 19:20

are the rears easy to change

Yes, dental floss to separate the back from the base and then lever off the chrome badge with a plastic spatula or trim removal tool. Takes 2 mins. :smiley:

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 13 September 2012, 20:53

Love the front mate, not sure about the rear but having said that I bet it ties into the gloss diffuser nicely?

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: T30GUE on 16 September 2012, 16:04

Really love the front badge in black = looks ace against the grille.   :cool:

Is the front badge easy to remove?

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: wigit on 17 September 2012, 21:14

like that Hurdy just need to gloss out the Rs for the stealth look, toying with this on mine but cant make me mind up

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: avalon on 19 September 2012, 12:30

Sweet.


Ava

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Hurdy on 19 September 2012, 12:36

Quote from: wigit on 17 September 2012, 21:14

like that Hurdy just need to gloss out the Rs for the stealth look, toying with this on mine but cant make me mind up

You can always try it and if you don't like it sell them on. :cool:

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: wigit on 19 September 2012, 23:23

Quote from: Hurdy on 19 September 2012, 12:36

You can always try it and if you don't like it sell them on. :cool:

probably worth a punt but need to sort out some other tweaks and maybe scratch an itch for a new daily :)

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Jimble on 22 September 2012, 22:09

Does the grill need to come off to change the front one? i''ve been reading that it can be twisted off while the grill is still on. ???

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Hurdy on 22 September 2012, 22:20

Quote from: Jimble on 22 September 2012, 22:09

Does the grill need to come off to change the front one? i''ve been reading that it can be twisted off while the grill is still on. ???

You can risk it, but most people tend to break the holding clips. Much safer to remove the grille first. :smiley:

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: TurboTrev on 23 September 2012, 09:42

Regarding an R (and maybe other models) it also depends how new the car is.  My 2012 R had the taps melted flat so once you have the grill off you have to get some snipe nosed pliers and break up the melted area.  The VW badge can then be taken out of the grill but it's knackered and can't be reused.  There is a guide here: http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?3085-DIY-Replace-the-Front-VW-emblem-of-Mk-6-Golf-R

Title: Re: Gloss black nose and bum
Post by: Hurdy on 23 September 2012, 18:35

Yes, I think if that is the case you can Dremel the excess off and use hot glue to fix the replacement in. If you want to refit the original you can uses hot melt again.  :cool: