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

Title: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post 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.
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: golf nutter on September 24, 2011, 05:59:30 pm
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...

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and a few during the process...thought my solution for a good mask worked brilliantly.

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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)

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Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: Gti_Mad on September 24, 2011, 06:24:33 pm
looks good altho you should do the middle bits black so it stands out  :happy2:

iv updated that other thread with another pic also
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: Andy on September 24, 2011, 07:22:06 pm
^^as above do the vw part black
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: golf nutter on September 24, 2011, 07:36:42 pm
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.
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: Gti_Mad on September 24, 2011, 07:41:53 pm
it looks good mate jus all blends in asif there aint a badge there  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: golf nutter on September 25, 2011, 09:42:58 am
^^^  :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:
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: DJM on September 25, 2011, 10:22:03 am
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.
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: RSam84 on September 25, 2011, 01:42:06 pm
have you lacquered it?
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: golf nutter on September 26, 2011, 10:33:26 am
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.
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: DJM on September 27, 2011, 01:20:48 pm
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.
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: golf nutter on September 27, 2011, 06:59:21 pm
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. 
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: daboy3000 on October 04, 2011, 09:39:53 am
what about if you do the backing in a dark silver or light grey so there is a very slight contrast
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: golf nutter on October 04, 2011, 03:58:20 pm
never thought of that...good idea...maybe the mount being in Steel Grey or something? 
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: daboy3000 on October 04, 2011, 04:09:34 pm
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!
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: golf nutter on October 04, 2011, 04:10:50 pm
dunno that i am gonna do it yet!  i still like it "invisible"  :wink:
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: Nodz on October 04, 2011, 06:41:36 pm
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
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: golf nutter on October 05, 2011, 07:59:52 pm
with photos to follow, of course.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear Emblem/Handle Colour Coding!
Post by: Nodz on October 06, 2011, 08:03:43 am
Of course, as it another excuse to play with my new camera lol