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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Trickyterrier on 04 September 2013, 17:51
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Torn between red or white, which looks best?
Cheers
Richard
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Pure White all the way. No contest :laugh:
Seriously. Colour is the most subjective thing. Everyone, and I mean everyone has a different opinion.
You'll wish you never asked :wink:
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I'd say the consensus here would be white but it's a very personal choice. Red can look stunning too.
With white, it immediately stands out as a GTI, with the red detailing (calipers, grill) being very noticeable. I think that detailing gets a bit lost on a red car.
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Do a poll.
The answer will be 90% white though! So pick white for the best or pick red for the more exclusive.
Also is it GTI or GTD? GTD has the benefit of the grey detailing contrasting well with the red.
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I'd say the consensus here would be white but it's a very personal choice. Red can look stunning too.
With white, it immediately stands out as a GTI, with the red detailing (calipers, grill) being very noticeable. I think that detailing gets a bit lost on a red car.
But on the other hand, a white GTI or GTD runs the risk of blending into a sea of white cars on the road. As reds go, Tornado is a stunning shade (unlike Salsa Red on the Scirocco :sick:). I think a red Golf (in any model variant) has more presence on the road just because there are fewer red cars out there. You need to go and look at both, only you can make that decision!
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I'd say the consensus here would be white but it's a very personal choice. Red can look stunning too.
With white, it immediately stands out as a GTI, with the red detailing (calipers, grill) being very noticeable. I think that detailing gets a bit lost on a red car.
But on the other hand, a white GTI or GTD runs the risk of blending into a sea of white cars on the road. As reds go, Tornado is a stunning shade (unlike Salsa Red on the Scirocco :sick:). I think a red Golf (in any model variant) has more presence on the road just because there are fewer red cars out there. You need to go and look at both, only you can make that decision!
I absolutely agree. A friend of mine has an Edition 30 in tornado red and it is a serious head turner, it looks as good as new after 6 years. He does mind it like a baby though!
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I still think this white thing is somewhat dependant on area. I can't say that white is all that popular around Cambridge/East Anglia. Various shades of silver, grey and black are far more common. Its probably near the middle in terms of popularity at most where I live.
On a GTI however white is probably close to 50% popular!
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I have the same opinion as Joe. I picked white purely because it highlights more of the black trim on the front of the car and really makes it stand out. I have always had black cars but was frustrated by how difficult they are to keep clean. So far the white has been far easier to maintain. The majority on here have probably went for white but you won't go wrong with whatever colour you choose, it's personal preference. You have to be happy that you can live with your choice. :smiley:
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I still think this white thing is somewhat dependant on area. I can't say that white is all that popular around Cambridge/East Anglia. Various shades of silver, grey and black are far more common. Its probably near the middle in terms of popularity at most where I live.
On a GTI however white is probably close to 50% popular!
Colour is a funny thing - just saw a disgusting metallic brown Q7 - why spend £70k on a car and have a sh!te colour? I do like to stand out in a good way - love the look of my Rising Blue Roc against the sea of candy white ones in my area.
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Torn between red or white, which looks best?
Cheers
Richard
CSG? Have you thought about CSG? :grin:
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In the dealers at the moment, ive just ordered white :smiley:
Thanks for your replies.
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In the dealers at the moment, ive just ordered white :smiley:
Thanks for your replies.
Good choice :smiley:
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Another white one :rolleyes: :laugh:
Colour is so subjective, it's all personal choice. It was a toss up between these two colours for me; I chose TR as A. It looks the best :whistle: and B. I like the way the accent and badges blend into the car as to not make it appear too flashy.
But then I went and added the 19" wheels and ruined that theory :laugh:
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Tornado red will always be in fashion on a GTI. I think that white is a passing fad and every other car you see is white. Don't get me wrong, I like the white and have had three white cars but I reckon white's days are numbered. Ten years ago, white was the kiss of death, much like silver is now.
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Tornado red will always be in fashion on a GTI. I think that white is a passing fad and every other car you see is white. Don't get me wrong, I like the white and have had three white cars but I reckon white's days are numbered. Ten years ago, white was the kiss of death, much like silver is now.
I think charging £250 for white paint might dampen the enthusiasm a little. Blatant "we will charge it because we can get away with it". It's unjustifiable because it is free in pretty much every other EU country, whereas metallic/pearl paint is universally charged for (within the EU at least) and they've always said metallic paint is more expensive (aye, about a tenner more - where does the other £490 come from?).
That's not to say I got Tornado Red because it was free - i'd have given an "R" shade of blue my 1st choice, Liked DBP and then realised i'd be a slave to cleaning the car.
Strongly disliking those 70s shades of colours that seem to be fashionable right now due to retro cars like the Fiat 500 (dull yellows, browns etc).
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Torn between red or white, which looks best?
Cheers
Richard
= perhaps the worst question to ask on a forum! What do you think looks best? Go with that one.
I went pure white, partly because I have always liked white cars, but because it suits the GTI so well and the red and black accents pop. You might like red more because it is a GTI classic. Like I said, go with what YOU like best, and if it's such a close call, will you really be unhappy with either? I doubt it. Don't go with fashion either...who cares if white is a (long standing) fad?! I've had white cars for years, and I'm not buying a colour to impress and please other people.
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Out of the two, I'd say white.
My current car is Tornado red, I would've have had a mk5 in any other colour - looks amazing when clean and really turns heads.
However, I don't think it looks as good on the mk7 - go white, think storm trooper :)
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I quite like detailing my cars. I have lots of equipment including a Porter Cable DA polisher. The problem with white cars is that they always look good, despite being ill-prepped and detailed. Black cars are also a pain as they show every mark. Red cars, however, respond well to a good LSP and look the business. As has been stated above, they can be real head turners. That is one of the reasons for my choice. Once mine arrives (estimated first week in Oct) I will clay it and hit it with either Amigo or PB'S Black Hole and post some amazing, head-turning pics for all of your delectation... :wink:
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I quite like detailing my cars. I have lots of equipment including a Porter Cable DA polisher. The problem with white cars is that they always look good, despite being ill-prepped and detailed. Black cars are also a pain as they show every mark. Red cars, however, respond well to a good LSP and look the business. As has been stated above, they can be real head turners. That is one of the reasons for my choice. Once mine arrives (estimated first week in Oct) I will clay it and hit it with either Amigo or PB'S Black Hole and post some amazing, head-turning pics for all of your delectation... :wink:
It's a nice problem to have that white cars always look good but I know what you mean.
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Actually Craig, my current white Golf always looks crap because we seem to have a major problem with bee poo. Google it if you want to know what I mean. I always thought the little yellow blobs were pollen, now I know differently...
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Actually Craig, my current white Golf always looks crap because we seem to have a major problem with bee poo. Google it if you want to know what I mean. I always thought the little yellow blobs were pollen, now I know differently...
I have never heard that one before but I believe what you say. Fortunately for us up north, the bees don't much fancy the cold so there's not been many buzzing about.
I'm not massively into detailing and wouldn't ever attempt to use a DA polisher on my car but I firmly believe in keeping the car looking as good as possible so I try and wash it pretty much every week and if required ill wax it twice a year. At the end of the day your always going to pick up some minor scratches and stone chips which are impossible to remove (without professional assistance), its inevitable. However, if you do your best to keep your car looking good, not only do you feel good when driving it but you will also be rewarded through a better valuation when it comes time to sell it.
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Actually Craig, my current white Golf always looks crap because we seem to have a major problem with bee poo. Google it if you want to know what I mean. I always thought the little yellow blobs were pollen, now I know differently...
Hello DougL I'm with you regarding the appeal of red as a colour if well presented, having just sold my Civic Type R GT in 'Milano red' I never failed to stop and admire how good it looked when cleaned and gleaming! We also have Bee poo problem mostly on my white van (so who cares)! Our neighbour keeps Bee's and tells me they don't like white, Hmm? Anyhow new Gti on order, Tornado red, anyone know a good detailing company in Norfolk area, near King's Lynn, would like to get car off to best start and have it detailed at dealer. Cheers :smiley:
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Red all the way, white just blends in with all the other white cars out there
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Red all the way, white just blends in with all the other white cars out there
Why does it need to be different and stand out? Just playing devils advocate.
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Colour is so personal and subjective that nothing is 100% right. we'd all be driving biege if that was the case.
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Colour is so personal and subjective that nothing is 100% right. we'd all be driving biege if that was the case.
Well, I'm 100% right in my decision, but others may not agree with it for a number of different reasons! ;)
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Colour is so personal and subjective that nothing is 100% right. we'd all be driving biege if that was the case.
Nah...no-one likes beige, except Fiat 500 drivers.
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Red all the way, white just blends in with all the other white cars out there
I know white is popular but, is red that rare?
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I know white is popular but, is red that rare?
Not really! I passed a red Mk7 Golf just on the way into the office this morning, and a red Focus, and a red Astra...oh, and a red tractor! :grin:
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Red all the way, white just blends in with all the other white cars out there
I know white is popular but, is red that rare?
It is around Newcastle. It’s about 40% white, 10% metallic blue, 20% metallic greys (all shades inc silver), 10% Copper metallic or Burgundy metallic (all from Jukes – massive amount of Jukes around Newcastle and Sunderland, presumably due to Sunderland Nissan plant workers and people “buying local”), and then everything else makes up the difference (reds, greens, yellows).
I would say that 2/3 of the Golfs and Sciroccos in my area are white, with most of the others being pearl black or metallic grey. Apart from the Jukes brightening things up, the Newcastle car spectrum (especially VWs) is pretty monochrome.
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Red all the way, white just blends in with all the other white cars out there
I know white is popular but, is red that rare?
It is around Newcastle. It’s about 40% white, 10% metallic blue, 20% metallic greys (all shades inc silver), 10% Copper metallic or Burgundy metallic (all from Jukes – massive amount of Jukes around Newcastle and Sunderland, presumably due to Sunderland Nissan plant workers and people “buying local”), and then everything else makes up the difference (reds, greens, yellows).
I would say that 2/3 of the Golfs and Sciroccos in my area are white, with most of the others being pearl black or metallic grey. Apart from the Jukes brightening things up, the Newcastle car spectrum (especially VWs) is pretty monochrome.
Why does it not surprise me that red isn't popular round the Newcastle area :whistle:
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It’s alright if you don’t get any white on it.