MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: golf nutter on September 24, 2011, 01:46:40 pm
-
After much thinking...I decided to colour code my rear VW emblem/handle. Thought about having the VW black, but thought it too stark...or I could have left it chrome...but thought I would go Reflex Silver. Big job for me as I haven't sprayed anything for over 25 years and that was a Raleigh Burner BMX (oldies will remember them!).
Second base coat has just gone on then a couple of laquer...might even get it back on the car tonight...photos to follow.
-
all done...pretty chuffed with my spraying talents to be honest :laugh: anyway...what you think?...i know the car is filthy and that it will look better when the lower bumper/valance is done professionally.
Before...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fremfanuk%2FYN08_AZV_Golf_GTi%2FDSCN2310plate.jpg&hash=22178a58af953071a002efb9b6bbe4d42747c8df)
and a few during the process...thought my solution for a good mask worked brilliantly.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fremfanuk%2FYN08_AZV_Golf_GTi%2FDSCN2312.jpg&hash=d8ee96247cd7bb7e4f23195736042ebb65bf6d00)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fremfanuk%2FYN08_AZV_Golf_GTi%2FDSCN2313.jpg&hash=2c58d77cd2e090aea6d6663fe6edd9864c48d46e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fremfanuk%2FYN08_AZV_Golf_GTi%2FDSCN2319.jpg&hash=b3d6383ba7ee6d119d4314e07269d17409a3c8bc)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fremfanuk%2FYN08_AZV_Golf_GTi%2FDSCN2318.jpg&hash=dd89bb8ae0d1706abe849aece98fe0ae353583a9)
And after...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fremfanuk%2FYN08_AZV_Golf_GTi%2FDSCN2320plate.jpg&hash=4a23905d2d480fee01b29341f49e7eb4ed4e27f2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fremfanuk%2FYN08_AZV_Golf_GTi%2FDSCN2322plate.jpg&hash=d8f7d9c32162e3b391f4ff06c81b4f83a3ce1fb5)
-
looks good altho you should do the middle bits black so it stands out :happy2:
iv updated that other thread with another pic also
-
^^as above do the vw part black
-
hmmm...i just think it looks a little stark, black against silver...kind of wanted it to blend in. i am 50/50 with it at the moment. i am thinking that it will be more like it when the other parts are painted up.
-
it looks good mate jus all blends in asif there aint a badge there :signLOL:
-
^^^ :happy2: actually think i am liking it more. almost like de-locking without all the metal work! haven't seen any others done like this on a car that isnt black...maybe there's a reason! :laugh:
-
Good match to be fair spraying it yourself. :happy2:
Im 50/50 on it, think may look better with the insert done black so the VW stays colour coded so only a little black on there. But maybe photoshop it first as not 100% sure it would look better haha.
-
have you lacquered it?
-
Good match to be fair spraying it yourself. :happy2:
Im 50/50 on it, think may look better with the insert done black so the VW stays colour coded so only a little black on there. But maybe photoshop it first as not 100% sure it would look better haha.
Might do a little PhotoShop...masking out the vw bit mite be tricky I'd I were to attempt it. I guess its a bit of a marmite thing for some folk.
Yes, I have lacquered it. The vw paint kit was really good to be honest.
-
the vw logo pops off i believe on that badge as its 3d version like mine. I took mine off to spray black. Unsure on mine as may colour code it.
-
living with it..i like it now. every time i walk away from the car i look behind and it looks "right".
the vw logo pops off i believe on that badge as its 3d version like mine. I took mine off to spray black. Unsure on mine as may colour code it.
give it a go...if it pops off all the better.
-
what about if you do the backing in a dark silver or light grey so there is a very slight contrast
-
never thought of that...good idea...maybe the mount being in Steel Grey or something?
-
Yeah, I like the idea of the badge matching the bodywork's colour but wasn't to keen on having the background black as it will be too much of a contrast, so a dark silver could be the key. I look forward to seeing your results and then teefing the idea for myself, wah ha ha!
-
dunno that i am gonna do it yet! i still like it "invisible" :wink:
-
My rattle cans came in today but can't get them til Saturday, so hopefully by sunday I'll have it done and on the car
-
with photos to follow, of course. :smiley:
-
Of course, as it another excuse to play with my new camera lol