Author Topic: A B C pillars and roof?  (Read 4667 times)

Offline XMC1980

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 379
  • Don't piss in my pocket and tell me it's raining!
A B C pillars and roof?
« on: 27 March 2014, 18:29 »
Does anyone have any advice on dying them black?
Mk4 1.8T 218ps AUQ



Head and turbo rebuild, jom coilovers, s200 induction, forge 007, anniversary body kit, 18" RS4 reps, Rtech remap stage1, turbo back stainless and miltek cat back

Offline dom

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 10,084
  • Back in a Mk4
Re: A B C pillars and roof?
« Reply #1 on: 27 March 2014, 18:35 »
I'd look at re-trimming them instead of dying them tbh

Offline Wazzzer

  • Moderator
  • 10k hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 11,172
  • Golf GTI 1.8T AGU
Re: A B C pillars and roof?
« Reply #2 on: 27 March 2014, 18:57 »
I retrimmed mine, put the new material straight over the top of the old stuff


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

Offline sharki786

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,708
  • GOT BOOST??
Re: A B C pillars and roof?
« Reply #3 on: 27 March 2014, 21:28 »
Which glue did you use wazzer?
*****MK3 Anniversary*****
*****MK4 GTI T*****

Offline daz veedub

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 5,534
  • Operation 1.8t bolf
Re: A B C pillars and roof?
« Reply #4 on: 27 March 2014, 22:07 »
Sprayed all mine with matt black paint if i remember rightly about 6/8 cans

Offline Wazzzer

  • Moderator
  • 10k hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 11,172
  • Golf GTI 1.8T AGU
Re: A B C pillars and roof?
« Reply #5 on: 27 March 2014, 22:26 »
It was off ebay, grey/red tin. High temperature stuff so it doesn't peel off in the summer lol


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

Offline sharki786

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,708
  • GOT BOOST??
Re: A B C pillars and roof?
« Reply #6 on: 28 March 2014, 06:20 »
Yeah i could tell you about roof lining peeling off in summer :grin:
*****MK3 Anniversary*****
*****MK4 GTI T*****

Offline sveed1.8T

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,014
Re: A B C pillars and roof?
« Reply #7 on: 29 March 2014, 14:44 »
Sprayed all mine with matt black paint if i remember rightly about 6/8 cans
The same :smiley: Gives an even finish, whereas dye can be blotchy.

Offline damien010685

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,513
Re: A B C pillars and roof?
« Reply #8 on: 29 March 2014, 17:03 »
http://www.fabricspray.co.uk/fabric-spray-paint   Im seriously thinking about this!! has anyone tried it don't fancy using normal spraypaint as it will reek!! and haha couldnt u be lazy and not take it out the car  :evil:

Offline XMC1980

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 379
  • Don't piss in my pocket and tell me it's raining!
Re: A B C pillars and roof?
« Reply #9 on: 29 March 2014, 17:06 »
http://www.fabricspray.co.uk/fabric-spray-paint   Im seriously thinking about this!! has anyone tried it don't fancy using normal spraypaint as it will reek!! and haha couldnt u be lazy and not take it out the car  :evil:

I will definitely use fabric dye and a pump spray bottle! I'll post pictures when I'm done
Mk4 1.8T 218ps AUQ



Head and turbo rebuild, jom coilovers, s200 induction, forge 007, anniversary body kit, 18" RS4 reps, Rtech remap stage1, turbo back stainless and miltek cat back