MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: johnhol78 on May 06, 2011, 08:46:41 am

Title: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: johnhol78 on May 06, 2011, 08:46:41 am
Has anyone wrapped the trim around the stereo and Climate control console in black gloss vinyl?

Think it might just break up the slight dullness.

Thanks
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: Betty02 on May 06, 2011, 09:45:25 am
There was a thread people posted all the different types of colours, effects they have done, I will try dig it out!
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: johnhol78 on May 06, 2011, 02:24:16 pm
There was a thread people posted all the different types of colours, effects they have done, I will try dig it out!

Thanks, ordered some anyway as I'm going to have a go  :happy2:
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: MJR on May 06, 2011, 02:29:26 pm
I'm thinking off doing mine in Carbon vinyl, well when I can be bothered  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: johnhol78 on May 06, 2011, 02:45:21 pm
I'm thinking off doing mine in Carbon vinyl, well when I can be bothered  :signLOL:

Not a massive fan of CF....think it looks a bit....Fast and Furious?!?!? Not a bad thing though not for me.
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: big al on May 06, 2011, 05:18:35 pm
Think if you are going to get the centre done in any carbon effect then it has to be the real thing, can be done for about £100.
The carbon stick on stuff just looks cheap (mainly because it is a cheap version of real carbon :grin:)

I like the piano black gloss look that some have done, think that suits it against the black of the RNS units.
I am planning on getting mine done in alcantara.
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: Saint Steve on May 06, 2011, 06:11:15 pm
Mine has been wrapped in gloss black .......... :wink:

Did it myself.
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: Poppa Dom on May 06, 2011, 06:25:01 pm
Mine has been wrapped in gloss black .......... :wink:

Did it myself.

.... with a marker pen  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: Saint Steve on May 06, 2011, 06:31:01 pm
No, Photoshops paint brush   :P
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: Saint Steve on May 06, 2011, 06:34:37 pm
Excuse the dust....

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Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: Sarah on May 06, 2011, 08:41:51 pm
Think if you are going to get the centre done in any carbon effect then it has to be the real thing, can be done for about £100.
The carbon stick on stuff just looks cheap (mainly because it is a cheap version of real carbon :grin:)

I like the piano black gloss look that some have done, think that suits it against the black of the RNS units.
I am planning on getting mine done in alcantara.


Agree 100% Al.  Here is a pic of my custom carbon piece to give you an idea of how it looks.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww181%2FEskimofo88%2FDSCF1854-1.jpg&hash=59313be7f0c6e1027c3a428acf8a5d5916317084)
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: StuF on May 06, 2011, 09:56:57 pm
Leather covered dash - wow that's lush  :congrats:
Can't be cheap though!
This site is making me bankrupt
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: johnhol78 on May 06, 2011, 10:03:19 pm
Mine has been wrapped in gloss black .......... :wink:

Did it myself.

How hard was it Steve? Any tips...
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: parks on May 06, 2011, 10:05:54 pm
steve, that looks the dogs!! 

top marks  :happy2:
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: big al on May 06, 2011, 10:54:35 pm

Agree 100% Al.  Here is a pic of my custom carbon piece to give you an idea of how it looks.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww181%2FEskimofo88%2FDSCF1854-1.jpg&hash=59313be7f0c6e1027c3a428acf8a5d5916317084)

Was I  close on pricing? I was told about £200 for all my silver door trims.
And do love that dash, did you get a book with receipts when you bought the car? just that i'd love to know a price to get something like that done to mine.
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: Saint Steve on May 07, 2011, 01:40:07 pm
Think if you are going to get the centre done in any carbon effect then it has to be the real thing, can be done for about £100.
The carbon stick on stuff just looks cheap (mainly because it is a cheap version of real carbon :grin:)

I like the piano black gloss look that some have done, think that suits it against the black of the RNS units.
I am planning on getting mine done in alcantara.


Agree 100% Al.  Here is a pic of my custom carbon piece to give you an idea of how it looks.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww181%2FEskimofo88%2FDSCF1854-1.jpg&hash=59313be7f0c6e1027c3a428acf8a5d5916317084)

Wrong thread?? Glossy black Wrap was the O.P?
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: Saint Steve on May 07, 2011, 02:17:53 pm
Mine has been wrapped in gloss black .......... :wink:

Did it myself.

How hard was it Steve? Any tips...

Thin gauge wrap is easier to work with, just need a sharp craft knife, and the wife's hot hairdryer :grin:. Just take your time, and dont rush it john.

Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: Sarah on May 07, 2011, 04:43:55 pm
Think if you are going to get the centre done in any carbon effect then it has to be the real thing, can be done for about £100.
The carbon stick on stuff just looks cheap (mainly because it is a cheap version of real carbon :grin:)

I like the piano black gloss look that some have done, think that suits it against the black of the RNS units.
I am planning on getting mine done in alcantara.


Agree 100% Al.  Here is a pic of my custom carbon piece to give you an idea of how it looks.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww181%2FEskimofo88%2FDSCF1854-1.jpg&hash=59313be7f0c6e1027c3a428acf8a5d5916317084)

Wrong thread?? Glossy black Wrap was the O.P?

Was just showing the guys what a real carbon piece looked like installed as they were discussing it, sorry for going off topic.

Al I'm not sure I can say how much it cost on here as Broony doesn't advertise his prices.
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: johnhol78 on May 07, 2011, 09:02:11 pm
Mine has been wrapped in gloss black .......... :wink:

Did it myself.

Thin gauge wrap is easier to work with, just need a sharp craft knife, and the wife's hot hairdryer :grin:. Just take your time, and dont rush it john.

How hard was it Steve? Any tips...

Cheers steve...will give it a go next weekend.   :confused:
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: johnhol78 on May 09, 2011, 10:58:19 am
Anybody know thw width of the top centre vent? Is it wider than 30cm? Car's parked miles away and need to order my vinyl again...ordered some thinking is was ok but I actually ordered 30mm.....massive fail  :ashamed:
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: big al on May 09, 2011, 11:21:11 am
Anybody know thw width of the top centre vent? Is it wider than 30cm? Car's parked miles away and need to order my vinyl again...ordered some thinking is was ok but I actually ordered 30mm.....massive fail  :ashamed:

I have some black gloss and also some matt black that you can have for £8 mate, more than enough to cover the vent and centre console?

Can measure it for you if you like to show exactly how much left.
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: johnhol78 on May 09, 2011, 11:26:16 am
Anybody know thw width of the top centre vent? Is it wider than 30cm? Car's parked miles away and need to order my vinyl again...ordered some thinking is was ok but I actually ordered 30mm.....massive fail  :ashamed:

I have some black gloss and also some matt black that you can have for £8 mate, more than enough to cover the vent and centre console?

Can measure it for you if you like to show exactly how much left.

If you could that would be great..would only want the gloss TBH...
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: daboy3000 on May 09, 2011, 11:51:43 am
Where are you guys ordering your wrap from?
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: Saint Steve on May 09, 2011, 12:02:03 pm
Where are you guys ordering your wrap from?

Ebay powerseller ....

payed £14.99 for 5 metres of black gloss.
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: johnhol78 on May 09, 2011, 12:02:21 pm
Where are you guys ordering your wrap from?

I bought mine from eBay though as I said......wrong size...They do 30cm stuff as well - viperstripes I think it was.
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: Saint Steve on May 09, 2011, 12:12:08 pm
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/thevinylwarehouse

That one ^^
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: big al on May 09, 2011, 01:07:27 pm

If you could that would be great..would only want the gloss TBH...

pm sent mate.  :wink:
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: daboy3000 on May 09, 2011, 01:22:08 pm
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/thevinylwarehouse

That one ^^

Thanks

Now I just need a guide to wrapping!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: johnhol78 on May 12, 2011, 09:02:33 am
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/thevinylwarehouse

That one ^^

Thanks

Now I just need a guide to wrapping!!  :laugh:

It's bloody hard.....not easy at all...well I didn't think so anyway.
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: stevw1 on May 15, 2011, 08:58:33 pm
Anyone got a "HOW TO" ??
Looking at doing this, how does it all come apart or did you all wrap it in situe ????

Thanks Steve
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on May 17, 2011, 10:10:11 am
Anyone got a "HOW TO" ??
Looking at doing this, how does it all come apart or did you all wrap it in situe ????

Thanks Steve

This RNS installation guide should help with removing the trim.

http://www.r32oc.com/tutorials-guides/18955-rns-510-mfd-install-how-guide-inc-pin-swap.html
Title: Re: Glossy Black centre surround
Post by: short on July 05, 2011, 10:42:42 am
Excuse the dust....

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This is ACE. Nice!  :happy2: