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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: nelds on 11 May 2008, 21:46

Title: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: nelds on 11 May 2008, 21:46

here are some pics of before and after arch removal. i've also fitted the new side trims, just need to get bumpers done now. still don't know whether to colour code bumpers tops and splitter or go with black the same as side trims.....open to suggestions

before
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh49/nelds1/before.jpg)

after with driver trims fitted
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh49/nelds1/after2.jpg)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh49/nelds1/after1.jpg)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh49/nelds1/after.jpg)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh49/nelds1/driverrear.jpg)

bloody rust scab
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh49/nelds1/front.jpg)


came across this poxy dent.......gutted
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh49/nelds1/rear.jpg)

Title: Re: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: Vdubbster on 11 May 2008, 21:53

My arches were messed up slightly so I left the trim on.
Quite like the gloss black but it don't really suit the other black trim, maybe get the rest done the same?
Out of interest Why did you get them sprayed up?

 :wink:

Title: Re: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: kells on 11 May 2008, 21:59

i really do prefere the arches left on...maybe look better if it was lowerd and had the non textured bumpers

Title: Re: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: nelds on 11 May 2008, 22:38

i got them sprayed because i got fed up with cleaning the plastic trim over and over and over. they were textured but had them smoothed and coated with high build primer before top gloss coat was applied. colour code the bumpers or black the tops do you think...???

Title: Re: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: boneybradley on 11 May 2008, 22:46

I am a fan of the de arched look...... was thinking of sorting mine but still unsure?? and I would try and match the rub strips to the bumpers or full colour code them...

Title: Re: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: remapped on 12 May 2008, 01:11

coming a long good but needs a good slaming sir !!!

in  fact all mk3s do

Title: Re: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: nelds on 12 May 2008, 08:01

it's on my TO DO list  :smiley:

Title: Re: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: Wayne on 12 May 2008, 08:04

That dent will take some sorting.

Title: Re: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: nelds on 12 May 2008, 08:27

you didn't replace the corners so it'll look unfinished

Title: Re: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: eightyeightmph on 12 May 2008, 08:45

Nelds, why not colour code the side trims & bumper tops, leave the lower spoilers (front & back) alone though as they just don't look right painted! :smiley:

Title: Re: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: nelds on 12 May 2008, 09:50

i think i'm going to, thought i'd do them black first and see how they looked. reckon colour code is the way forward as it doesn't suit the blue car, it'd look ok on red or white i think

Title: Re: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: mark3valver on 12 May 2008, 10:36

either go the whole hog and colour code everything like a VR6 or leave it in GTI trim is my opinion. half way in between doesn't look good (esp don't like it on mk2's)

If it was my car, I would get some better alloys and lower it, but thats just my opinion lol

nice colour car though  :wink:

Title: Re: plastic arch trims removed
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 12 May 2008, 11:21

Have it like mine  :grin: