MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: How much?
Post by: Cooper on April 16, 2009, 11:47:08 pm: I'm looking to get the front splitter, side skirts and lower half of the rear bumper colour coded on my GTI, any ideas how much I should expect to pay for this?

Also can anyone recommend anywhere decent in the North East where I can get this done?
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: jonnyc on April 16, 2009, 11:51:34 pm: Quote from: Cooper on April 16, 2009, 11:47:08 pm
I'm looking to get the front splitter, side skirts and lower half of the rear bumper colour coded on my GTI, any ideas how much I should expect to pay for this?

Also can anyone recommend anywhere decent in the North East where I can get this done?

BMW body shop in Stockton, I know the guys there and they did it for me..

I would really reccomend buying OEM R32 skirts (same as the GTI but come primed and ready for paint) this just makes the job easier for a few reasons, you dont need to pay the extra to have yours prepped. And you can get a really good finish on them. Plus when you remove your standard skirts its very easy to damage them, so you may need to buy a set anyways..

As for the front and rear, just get them prepped then sprayed :happy2:
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: Cooper on April 17, 2009, 12:03:32 am: Is this the BMW dealer?
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: J5BWS on April 17, 2009, 03:24:56 am: Also interested in getting this done, I take it we're talking about Preston Hall?
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: jonnyc on April 17, 2009, 10:55:54 am: Quote from: Cooper on April 17, 2009, 12:03:32 am
Is this the BMW dealer?

Its Preston Hall's body shop, just round the corner from the dealership..

They do great work! Good prices too.. And local which is nice!

If you call Preston Hall and ask for the Bodyshop they will put you through.. Try and speak to Andy (The boss) and he should be able to sort you out with a quote etc..

He may remember doing my Golf a while back so could be worth mentioning that..

Jonny
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: em2evol on April 17, 2009, 12:44:36 pm: I paid Ã‚Â£240 to get this done on mine, well worth the money, looks fantastic :happy2: I am in the south though so can't help much there! :laugh:
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: prepree on April 17, 2009, 04:35:06 pm: EM2EVOL- Do you mind me asking where you got this done, im also in the south, well south west!
Really want the rear and front coded :drinking:
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: tomoc2003 on April 17, 2009, 05:25:57 pm: I want this doing once i get a different lower back bumper and a splitter on the front

oh and jonny will my skirts need preppin, the guy i got it off said they were from vw and cost a fortune??????
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: jonnyc on April 17, 2009, 05:48:12 pm: Quote from: tomoc2003 on April 17, 2009, 05:25:57 pm
I want this doing once i get a different lower back bumper and a splitter on the front

oh and jonny will my skirts need preppin, the guy i got it off said they were from vw and cost a fortune??????

Can't remember exactly but I think they were Ã‚Â£23 each for the skirts from VW..
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: tomoc2003 on April 17, 2009, 05:50:52 pm: Well that don't matter does it he bought them lol

So how do i know if they need preppin? oh and mine are gti one's not r32 sorry

P.S. are u going to darlo 2moro
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: jonnyc on April 17, 2009, 05:53:54 pm: Quote from: tomoc2003 on April 17, 2009, 05:50:52 pm
Well that don't matter does it he bought them lol

So how do i know if they need preppin? oh and mine are gti one's not r32 sorry

P.S. are u going to darlo 2moro

Oh sorry, so you have a non GTI with GTI skirts fitted?? He was lying.. lol, the GTI skirts were even less..

If there the GTI versions then yes they will need prepping as they are textured..
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: tomoc2003 on April 17, 2009, 05:59:15 pm: Right thats what i thought so they'll need rubbing down well that's a task for when its a bit warmer :happy2:
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: animal on April 17, 2009, 08:46:59 pm: Quote from: jonnyc on April 17, 2009, 05:48:12 pm
Quote from: tomoc2003 on April 17, 2009, 05:25:57 pm
I want this doing once i get a different lower back bumper and a splitter on the front

oh and jonny will my skirts need preppin, the guy i got it off said they were from vw and cost a fortune??????

Can't remember exactly but I think they were Ã‚Â£23 each for the skirts from VW..

Wasn't that price a balls-up on VW's part and its since been rectified? AFAIK GTi skirts now cost similar to R32 ones.
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: jonnyc on April 17, 2009, 09:09:57 pm: Quote from: animal on April 17, 2009, 08:46:59 pm
Quote from: jonnyc on April 17, 2009, 05:48:12 pm
Quote from: tomoc2003 on April 17, 2009, 05:25:57 pm
I want this doing once i get a different lower back bumper and a splitter on the front

oh and jonny will my skirts need preppin, the guy i got it off said they were from vw and cost a fortune??????

Can't remember exactly but I think they were Ã‚Â£23 each for the skirts from VW..

Wasn't that price a balls-up on VW's part and its since been rectified? AFAIK GTi skirts now cost similar to R32 ones.

Ooo.. not sure, possibly though, did seem rather cheap!
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: em2evol on April 18, 2009, 07:46:43 pm: Quote from: prepree on April 17, 2009, 04:35:06 pm
EM2EVOL- Do you mind me asking where you got this done, im also in the south, well south west!
Really want the rear and front coded :drinking:

Hi Prepree

I got mine done at Headley Body Shop (between Newbury and Basingstoke)... can't fault them, they did an excellent job! :happy2:
Title: Re: How much?
Post by: prepree on April 18, 2009, 08:04:41 pm: Hi Prepree

I got mine done at Headley Body Shop (between Newbury and Basingstoke)... can't fault them, they did an excellent job! :happy2:
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Thanks mate, il check them out now!
How much did they charge you, did u get front back and side skirts done?