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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: BobbyT on 12 July 2005, 12:31

Title: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: BobbyT on 12 July 2005, 12:31: Hi, i have just ordered some of those crome strips to go down the centre of my car, add a bit more bling to the old girl! now i know mine has the holes under some strips that have been put on and painted to hide them, how is it an easy job to fit these or should i get a body shop to do it? i dont want to fu#k it up! Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :grin:
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: Madone_si on 12 July 2005, 14:33: If you are talking about the side trips /trim that goes alone the centre of the panels then these strips clip off. I would advice getting replacement clips first from http://www.gpcvwaudi.com/ as they break easy - only 10pence each and they are easy to install into the holes and then clip on the side strips. Overall easy job to do.
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: BobbyT on 12 July 2005, 17:05: i am buying the kit from GPC! well cheers for that, think i will have a go myself! hope all goes well, should i use any adhesive as well?
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: Dinky on 12 July 2005, 18:09: si...were ur clips plastics or metal? fitted snuggly?

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: Madone_si on 13 July 2005, 01:21: clips are always plastic - as metal rusts and then rusts ur body work......!!!
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: Madone_si on 13 July 2005, 01:22: Quote from: Toofunkyhouse on 12 July 2005, 17:05
i am buying the kit from GPC! well cheers for that, think i will have a go myself! hope all goes well, should i use any adhesive as well?

No adhesive needed - when you see the clips you will see why u don't need any adhesive.
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: BobbyT on 13 July 2005, 07:33: Sweet, i will let you know how i get on this weekend!! rob
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: Dinky on 13 July 2005, 12:54: i never knew that...so the originals were plastic...cos i never noticed... :huh:

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: BobbyT on 18 July 2005, 21:18: what a joy! a very easy job to do! and for once it went perfect from start to finish! now have some bling down the sides to match me wheels! :grin:
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: Dinky on 18 July 2005, 23:28: hav u before n after pics chuck? ....startin to think my old trim needs abit bling maybs... :undecided:

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: BobbyT on 19 July 2005, 07:26: well the before is in my sig, i will take some after pics tonight! :grin:
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: kidhannn on 19 July 2005, 08:20: Hi,
Where did you order those strips from. I am also looking for the same for my GTi Cab.

Thanks
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: BobbyT on 19 July 2005, 11:44: hi, i got mine from GPC, they have an add in golf + mag, there number is 01582 728892! :smiley:
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: BobbyT on 23 July 2005, 12:26: well here you go!Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :grin:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v732/Toofunkyhouse/DSC000bling.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v732/Toofunkyhouse/DSC0002bling.jpg)

bling bling! :cool: :grin:
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: Dinky on 23 July 2005, 13:34: only took ya..aaaaages to get them pics up like.. :wink: i cant say nowt..haven even put respray pics up or sorted sig! :laugh:
i dont no if theyd suit mine :undecided: but def likin em on yours hun :cool:

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: is it better to get a body shop to fit them?
Post by: BobbyT on 23 July 2005, 14:53: Better late than never! :grin: