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Offline 2007GTI

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Re: Colour Coding & Price
« Reply #20 on: 01 August 2007, 00:37 »
Quote from: Kiddfrost on 31 July 2007, 22:02
Quote from: 2007GTI on 31 July 2007, 15:50
I just wondered why you didn't have the whole rear valance painted?

I prefer it with the "diffuser bit" left in original plastic. You cant tell the paint has been cut in because of the recess in the bumper. Another reason was my theory (be it right or a load of rubbish) that the bumper being made out of the stuff not ideal for painting on, being close to the exhaust and constant heat may have caused the paint to flake in that area.

Personally I think it looks crap, as the ED30 (which I dont own) has the whole bumper painted!  it looks very odd with half painted to be honest, but each to their own I guess.  :evil:
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Offline NORTHERNER

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Re: Colour Coding & Price
« Reply #21 on: 01 August 2007, 08:47 »
Nah it looks better that way  :evil:
The edition 30 rear is different still remember... got the lip around the exhaust for one..
I guess it is all a matter of personal taste.

Quote from: 2007GTI on 01 August 2007, 00:37
Quote from: Kiddfrost on 31 July 2007, 22:02
Quote from: 2007GTI on 31 July 2007, 15:50
I just wondered why you didn't have the whole rear valance painted?

I prefer it with the "diffuser bit" left in original plastic. You cant tell the paint has been cut in because of the recess in the bumper. Another reason was my theory (be it right or a load of rubbish) that the bumper being made out of the stuff not ideal for painting on, being close to the exhaust and constant heat may have caused the paint to flake in that area.

Personally I think it looks crap, as the ED30 (which I dont own) has the whole bumper painted!  it looks very odd with half painted to be honest, but each to their own I guess.  :evil:
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Offline Russ.C

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Re: Colour Coding & Price
« Reply #22 on: 01 August 2007, 10:47 »
That looks very odd half painted...looks much better fully painted imo. The black platic looks to dull. The black 'diffuser' looks good on a lighter car when its been painted black, like BMX's. My opinion obviously!
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Re: Colour Coding & Price
« Reply #23 on: 02 August 2007, 16:42 »
 :cool:Cheers  Kiddfrost for sending in the photos, personally thats how i would like to do mine, once ive got some spare cash
How come you had to buy another rear bumper, 40 quid seems cheap for VW aswell?
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Re: Colour Coding & Price
« Reply #24 on: 02 August 2007, 17:38 »
Quote from: snipssnops on 02 August 2007, 16:42
:cool:Cheers  Kiddfrost for sending in the photos, personally thats how i would like to do mine, once ive got some spare cash
How come you had to buy another rear bumper, 40 quid seems cheap for VW aswell?

No probs, I couldnt afford to have the car out of action while they were painting the parts. I saved about 8% overall cos I have a friend with a trade account there. Its not much but better than a kick in the nuts.
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