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Title: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 15, 2012, 08:51:04 am
I am interested to find out how many other shadow blue Golfs are out there on the forum. It also might be useful to share ideas about what looks good in this colour in terms of wheels and exterior mods  :happy2:

Please add your name to the list if your car is Shadow Blue:

Mk5 GTian
Matto
PND
Malaroo978
GrayMK5GTI
Moz
SRC
Daffy
tuglet
jimk04
Snoopy
OldSpeckledBen
TomH
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Matto on May 15, 2012, 09:50:58 am
There is already a list in the colours section. But I am shadow blue  :happy2:
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: PND on May 15, 2012, 10:23:42 am
I think you know I am.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 15, 2012, 10:34:34 am
There is already a list in the colours section. But I am shadow blue  :happy2:

There's a number (13) but it doesn't give forum names.
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: malaroo978 on May 15, 2012, 11:15:04 am
Mines shadow blue :) gt sport though. Not modded externally though, and noticed my grill is bent :( love the colour though, looks so good after a clean in the rain or sun!
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 15, 2012, 11:20:01 am
Mines shadow blue :) gt sport though. Not modded externally though, and noticed my grill is bent :( love the colour though, looks so good after a clean in the rain or sun!

Doesn't matter Malaroo whether it's a GTi, GT sport or Golf Match, we're all Shadow blue Mk 5's together!  :grouphug:
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: PND on May 15, 2012, 11:30:51 am
Doesn't matter Malaroo whether it's a GTi, GT sport or Golf Match, we're all Shadow blue Mk 5's together!  :grouphug:

Surely you mean.. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FPND8162%2FCar_pics%2Fbluegrouphug.gif&hash=efeb87dadf14bf0fde89a470ffd69f704770efa1)

You would think I had nothing better to do.
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 15, 2012, 11:35:38 am
Doesn't matter Malaroo whether it's a GTi, GT sport or Golf Match, we're all Shadow blue Mk 5's together!  :grouphug:

Surely you mean.. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FPND8162%2FCar_pics%2Fbluegrouphug.gif&hash=efeb87dadf14bf0fde89a470ffd69f704770efa1)

You would think I had nothing better to do.

 :signLOL: Brilliant!
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: malaroo978 on May 15, 2012, 11:55:43 am
Lol, epic. What I can say is that I thought mine looked terrible with black Audi winter thee alloys... They were just cheap hence the choice. I love the look of the Charlestons (think they're called that) but well expensive. I'd love to see one with scirocco turbine alloys on
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on May 15, 2012, 12:37:19 pm
Get me on this list! Mine is a rare shadow blue 5dr  :laugh:
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 15, 2012, 12:57:31 pm
Get me on this list! Mine is a rare shadow blue 5dr  :laugh:

Done Gray, but there's no Bully Tankards for 5 doors I'm afraid!  :grin:
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Moz on May 15, 2012, 01:09:08 pm
3 dr shadow blue.

The best colour by far ;0)
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 15, 2012, 01:21:04 pm
3 dr shadow blue.

The best colour by far ;0)

Certainly my fave Moz  :happy2:
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 15, 2012, 01:24:03 pm
I think you know I am.  :happy2:

Loving your car, PND. Looks superb with colour coding and Pescaras  :happy2:
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Matto on May 15, 2012, 03:21:38 pm
Get me on this list! Mine is a rare shadow blue 5dr  :laugh:

Done Gray, but there's no Bully Tankards for 5 doors I'm afraid!  :grin:

Nothing wrong with a 5 door  :P
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 15, 2012, 03:25:42 pm
Get me on this list! Mine is a rare shadow blue 5dr  :laugh:

Done Gray, but there's no Bully Tankards for 5 doors I'm afraid!  :grin:

Nothing wrong with a 5 door  :P
Nope, nothing wrong with a 5 dr, just no Bully Tankard! Not even ya BFH! (If you're under 30, you won't know what I'm talking about!)
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Matto on May 15, 2012, 05:23:37 pm
Quote
Nope, nothing wrong with a 5 dr, just no Bully Tankard! Not even ya BFH! (If you're under 30, you won't know what I'm talking about!)

Your right, I'm 27 and don't know what a BFH is.

If any other Shadow Blue owners are interested, here's my members ride thread:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,37071.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,37071.0.html)
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: SRC on May 15, 2012, 07:16:19 pm
Don't forget me!

Another 5 door - and an escape hatch in the roof.
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Daffy on May 15, 2012, 07:42:02 pm
A GT 5 door over here with only a few cosmetic tweaks.
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: tuglet on May 15, 2012, 07:49:10 pm
Yep. Another 5 door DSG here.
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: jimk04 on May 15, 2012, 08:57:25 pm
1 here - 3dr manual

Only because I couldnt find a lazer blue one :ashamed:!!
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 16, 2012, 06:25:51 am
1 here - 3dr manual

Only because I couldnt find a lazer blue one :ashamed:!!

You got lucky then Jim!  :wink:
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on May 16, 2012, 12:12:22 pm
Get me on this list! Mine is a rare shadow blue 5dr  :laugh:

Done Gray, but there's no Bully Tankards for 5 doors I'm afraid!  :grin:

Darn  :grin:
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Snoopy on May 16, 2012, 05:09:11 pm
I'll be interested in these discussions on what works on this colour  been a shadow blue mk6 owner.
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 16, 2012, 07:21:00 pm

For my exterior mods I'm considering a gloss black theme for the bodywork trim, with a gloss black front splitter, and gloss black mirrors in a nod to the gloss black grille surround. I've even contemplated the rear spoiler in gloss black.

For my alloys, I've given up on the diamond cut finish for the Monzas, as even the best attempts at refurb (A1 & Lepsons) seem to result in a return to the dreaded whiteworm sooner rather than later. So I'm going to shamelessly copy Red Roin and go down the Smoked Chrome route (powdercoated).

I'd be interested to hear what you think.
 
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Matto on May 16, 2012, 07:33:22 pm
Gloss black mirrors would look ok. I think the exterior trims might not though. Just my opinion. I was going to say just get the centre section of your splitter done but not sure what the GTI one looks like compared to the ED30 one.

Saying that though, its your car and you should do what you like to it  :happy2:

If you do decide to get the trims done etc, you could get them wrapped. Atleast if you don't like them you won't have to fork out getting parts repainted again.
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on May 16, 2012, 08:57:14 pm

For my exterior mods I'm considering a gloss black theme for the bodywork trim, with a gloss black front splitter, and gloss black mirrors in a nod to the gloss black grille surround. I've even contemplated the rear spoiler in gloss black.

For my alloys, I've given up on the diamond cut finish for the Monzas, as even the best attempts at refurb (A1 & Lepsons) seem to result in a return to the dreaded whiteworm sooner rather than later. So I'm going to shamelessly copy Red Roin and go down the Smoked Chrome route (powdercoated).

I'd be interested to hear what you think.
 

Looking forward to seeing your monzas in smoked chrome at the JKM day (if you have them done by then?). My white worm hasn't got any worse and is hardly noticeable but powder coating sounds like the way forward. . .
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 16, 2012, 10:03:44 pm
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I'm not sure which supplier to go for yet to do the smoked chrome. I think RR got his done at A1 in Wolverhampton, but that's a bit of a trek for me. I also need a drive in, drive out service as I've only 1 set of 'loys.  :ashamed:

Richn83 and I are going to look at the sample wheel at Wicked Wheels in Guildford.
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: OldSpeckledBen on May 16, 2012, 10:07:09 pm
Another 5dr Shadow Blue GT Sport here   :drinking:
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Snoopy on May 16, 2012, 10:08:43 pm
Must admit I really like what pnd has done to his.
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 16, 2012, 10:09:10 pm
Another 5dr Shadow Blue GT Sport here   :drinking:

Nice one Ben  :happy2:
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 16, 2012, 10:11:08 pm
Must admit I really like what pnd has done to his.

+1  :drool:
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: PND on May 16, 2012, 10:27:45 pm
Must admit I really like what pnd has done to his.

+1  :drool:

Cheers guys.  :drinking:  It's all down to this forum and its members.. and a few £s here and there!
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: SRC on May 18, 2012, 08:00:29 am

For my alloys, I've given up on the diamond cut finish for the Monzas, as even the best attempts at refurb (A1 & Lepsons) seem to result in a return to the dreaded whiteworm sooner rather than later. So I'm going to shamelessly copy Red Roin and go down the Smoked Chrome route (powdercoated).

I'd be interested to hear what you think.
 

Do it - you won't regret it!
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42652.msg503585.html#msg503585 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42652.msg503585.html#msg503585)
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 18, 2012, 07:02:16 pm

For my alloys, I've given up on the diamond cut finish for the Monzas, as even the best attempts at refurb (A1 & Lepsons) seem to result in a return to the dreaded whiteworm sooner rather than later. So I'm going to shamelessly copy Red Roin and go down the Smoked Chrome route (powdercoated).

I'd be interested to hear what you think.
 

Do it - you won't regret it!
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42652.msg503585.html#msg503585 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,42652.msg503585.html#msg503585)
Gorgeous! Do they do loan cars SRC?
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: SRC on May 19, 2012, 08:41:30 am
'Fraid not.
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: TomH on May 20, 2012, 06:15:36 pm
Hello! I'm a new member here actually, but have the most stealthy spec of GTI - shadow blue, 5dr with 17 inch wheels! But that's exactly what i was after! Anyway, love the colour - especially how it is dark blue in the shade and then becomes somewhat pearlescent in the sun.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7079%2F7234850838_c2462e6be3.jpg&hash=fb897b1e054e82d409c64e7653a704470eb86096)
Title: Re: Is your MK5 Shadow Blue?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 20, 2012, 09:44:33 pm
Hello! I'm a new member here actually, but have the most stealthy spec of GTI - shadow blue, 5dr with 17 inch wheels! But that's exactly what i was after! Anyway, love the colour - especially how it is dark blue in the shade and then becomes somewhat pearlescent in the sun.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7079%2F7234850838_c2462e6be3.jpg&hash=fb897b1e054e82d409c64e7653a704470eb86096)

Cracking looking car Tom! And you've got the rare sunroof, I wish mine had that! You also won't have the 18" Monza 2 refurbishment problem that we have.

I know what you mean about the colour, it goes a purply blue under lights, and more electric blue in sunlight.  :happy2: