Painting Gti grille red stripe

[Seanl]

Did my mk3 anni style yesterday using 6mm coach stripe I got off fleebay. TBH I would go for paint, the stuff I got was quite thin which u do notice when up close, and the adhesive is not very good especially each end near the arches. I can see it coming away the next time I give it a good clean.

[dan_apps]

if you want it to look authentic then paint it, pinstripe just sticks on!

[paul69]

Yeah, I think I would rather paint it. It is a spare grill which I bought for a fiver anyway, as mine is now damaged, so I can take my time and get it looking right.

[tony_ack]

Paint is better, can't see how adhesive would look any good on the curves. It's a bit of a ballache doing the masking (1-2 hours masking, 10 seconds spraying per coat), but if you do it properly it's worth it. I used Halfords Tornado Red and it looked fine, nice and bright (just like Tornado red...).

It's supposed to be Mars Red on the 7-slat grilles, and Tornado Red on the 5-slats.

Here's how mine came out..

[paul69]

Thanks, that looks good Looking at the cap on the spray can I was worried Tornado Red would be too dark, but that photo helps alot.

[tony_ack]

The cap colour is miles out - it's almost maroon!

I sprayed a bit on cardboard first just to make sure it was the right colour.

[paul69]

Your valver looks great btw Royal Blues look fantastic when detailed properly. Mine will soon when I get the clay and wax etc.

[tech1889]

cant wait to see your before and after results paul as i am looking for a replacement grill and most of them the red stripe has faded over the years..

[paul69]

OK will do but don't hold your breath, something more urgent usually crops up whenever I plan a job!

[delirical]

I have an original quad Mk2 grill with pin stripe in the for sale section with pics. Its in mint condition, let me know if snyone is interested!