Hi Deano - boot poilish huh? Thanks for the tip. It has had a go over with 'back to black' but I think its the first time the trim has been treated! Its better but not fab and I suppose it just needs several coats to get it looking good. As for the front splitter its very very pale and we thought about spraying it with plastic paint.
The whhel condition has improved with the applications of autoglym wheel cleaner with a toothbrush and about 57 attempts! 
The wheels do need a refurb but Im not sure what to do as they are the only bit of the car I dont like (sorry).
It will probably be a better option for us to put these in storage and get a different design - probably VW though. Are wheels from other VW's easily transferable? Is the PCD and bore the same across the VW family and what models have an appropriate ET? Are the wheels hubcentric? We havn't taken one off to look yet
A.J
gti190
Definately do not paint spray paint on the splitter, several coats of Ag Plastic Conditioner (Bumper dressing) will make it look as good as new, just allow to dry thoroughly between coats.
The wheels on mine were in pretty bad shape, I took each wheel off individually, pressure washed them, agitated with some wheel cleaner (wonder wheels is fine, Bilberry is top stuff). When you clean the spokes work all of the ground out dirt out with a stiff brush, you will notice parts of the wheel de-laminating, not much you can do about that unless you refurb them. (About 50/wheel for these). But after a good clean up they will look pretty good, esp if you apply some tyre dressing too.
A really nice car & as lots of people have said very rare in 16v form so keep it clean!
