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Offline buddfridge

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is it possible
« on: 08 May 2016, 20:21 »
I have always liked black cars that have the chrome trim around the Windows...now I have my black gti is it possible to retro fit the chrome and if so how big a job ?
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Offline JoeGTI

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Re: is it possible
« Reply #1 on: 08 May 2016, 20:39 »
Anything is possible but VW don't put chrome window surrounds on any Golf, so you'll end up going down the Halfords route and that's gonna look absolutely f**kin terrible! Don't do it.
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Offline AndyG

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Re: is it possible
« Reply #2 on: 08 May 2016, 20:44 »
Anything can be done but don't do it as it will look naf.A black Gti looks perfect as is.Only my opinion of course,don't wish to offend.

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Offline buddfridge

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Re: is it possible
« Reply #3 on: 08 May 2016, 20:44 »
Ok thanks, I have been looking at mk 7 photos and hadn't seen the chrome but I thought there must be a model with the chrome..pitty.
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Offline Exonian

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Re: is it possible
« Reply #4 on: 08 May 2016, 20:47 »
The mere thought of chrome trim on a GTI makes me feel unwell.
An A3 Sportback just about gets away with it but on a GTI? Noooooo!
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Offline The ANT

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Re: is it possible
« Reply #5 on: 08 May 2016, 20:48 »
No, chrome isn't for cars. chrome is for taps and cupboard handles, don't do it, please, it's bad enough on the R front grill.

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