MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: Phil Mcavity on January 23, 2010, 09:40:17 am

Title: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: Phil Mcavity on January 23, 2010, 09:40:17 am
So as you know, have spent a few bob on Greenouses old Black Huffs and wanted to de-carbonise my wing mirrors as they have always been a bone of contention.

So thanks to Mr RedRobin for supplying me a spare pair of covers to have this done. Looks far better then before imo.Had my local Spray shop respray them Gloss black.

Red with Black contrast goes very well imo.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi154.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs264%2Fphilmcavity%2F012.jpg&hash=c01463ca269ab806890fbd5f77c8a93022acdc16)

on the car..

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Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: gazbutS3 on January 23, 2010, 09:44:42 am
 :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: Greeners on January 23, 2010, 09:55:06 am
Black with red is a better contrast!  :rolleye:

Looks great Steve, nice touch!  :congrats:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: WhiteGTI on January 23, 2010, 10:08:23 am
Love it!!!

I think a black wrapped roof (like MAT ED30's) would look gooooooooooooood!

I think the wheels make your car Steve.  :love:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: Garth on January 23, 2010, 11:04:01 am
Now you just need black side repeaters to match  :wink:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: JPC on January 23, 2010, 11:08:00 am
That looks 100% better steve, great job!
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: VC on January 23, 2010, 11:24:09 am
personal taste thing, good job, but i prefer body coloured  :innocent:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: Phil Mcavity on January 23, 2010, 12:23:24 pm
Cheers Chaps  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: MAT ED30 on January 23, 2010, 12:26:30 pm
Looking good mate
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: RedRobin on January 23, 2010, 05:44:47 pm

personal taste thing, good job, but i prefer body coloured  :innocent:


....Phil has got his name on this coloured body : -

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The high gloss black wing mirrors really work well with the wheels and window surrounds. It's surprising what big difference a small mod makes. Strange for me to look at those casings and think they were mine.

Very happy it's worked out well, Phil  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: Phil Mcavity on January 23, 2010, 06:04:17 pm

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sh*t the Bed!!!, wifes been on the internet.... i so wish !!

Cheers Robin!!. i have a pair of Red ones if you need a set  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: Greeners on January 23, 2010, 07:09:41 pm
Steve, if you did your door handles black (which I'm not suggesting you should btw!  :surprised:) your car would be the exact opposite to the new Superchips MK6 demo GTI!  :laugh:

They have wrapped a red GTI in Matte black vinyl and left the door mirrors, front splitter and door handles red. They also have black wheels with a red lip. Can't think where they got the inspiration from for that!!  :innocent: :laugh:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: QD MBE on January 23, 2010, 07:16:10 pm
personal taste thing, good job, but i prefer body coloured  :innocent:

x2.  Be boring if we all liked the same though.
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: Phil Mcavity on January 23, 2010, 07:27:19 pm
Steve, if you did your door handles black (which I'm not suggesting you should btw!  :surprised:) your car would be the exact opposite to the new Superchips MK6 demo GTI!  :laugh:

They have wrapped a red GTI in Matte black vinyl and left the door mirrors, front splitter and door handles red. They also have black wheels with a red lip. Can't think where they got the inspiration from for that!!  :innocent: :laugh:
Now theres an idea that will not be consided  :laugh:

Agree with you Dave, id rather mine look different to the rest, and have its own look. She looks better in the flesh, and looking foward to some sunnier days to get some better Pics.

Nathan, Do you fancy some Red wing Mirror covers. Will go well on your Black beauty with your Red Mods :wink:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: Greeners on January 23, 2010, 08:47:48 pm
Steve, if you did your door handles black (which I'm not suggesting you should btw!  :surprised:) your car would be the exact opposite to the new Superchips MK6 demo GTI!  :laugh:

They have wrapped a red GTI in Matte black vinyl and left the door mirrors, front splitter and door handles red. They also have black wheels with a red lip. Can't think where they got the inspiration from for that!!  :innocent: :laugh:
Now theres an idea that will not be consided  :laugh:

Agree with you Dave, id rather mine look different to the rest, and have its own look. She looks better in the flesh, and looking foward to some sunnier days to get some better Pics.

Nathan, Do you fancy some Red wing Mirror covers. Will go well on your Black beauty with your Red Mods :wink:

Mmmmm, now let me give that some thought Steve!  :wink:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: bwen on January 25, 2010, 05:11:43 am
Looks good, have you thought about getting smoked side indicators as well?
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: Phil Mcavity on January 25, 2010, 07:04:59 am
Looks good, have you thought about getting smoked side indicators as well?
It has been suggested to me .Thanks for your comments  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: NEWEY on January 25, 2010, 07:57:14 am
looks good steve  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: Lyons on January 25, 2010, 09:54:13 am
I love it.

I also need those Huff's in my life  :sad1:
Title: Re: Wing Mirror Mod on Red Edition30
Post by: stealthwolf on January 25, 2010, 05:54:37 pm
Looking good Mr Syphilis!