MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 22, 2008, 07:24:24 pm: Well after seeing those beautiful sparkling Monza's on the MK6 GTI whilst in Berlin I couldn't get them out of my head so decided to make my own :wink:

After finding 3 more as I already had a damaged one in the garage :ashamed: I took them to A1 Wheels in Wolverhampton and told them what I wanted :party:

And I must say I was blown away with what they did to them!! I think the finish is an improvement over the factory finish as the machined part give's a hologram effect in the sunlight 8)

After a few coats of Collinite's and Poorboys wheel sealent
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And on the car, apologies for the pic quality as I ran out of time/light.
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Hope you likey :happy2:

Nath
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: 182_blue on November 22, 2008, 07:25:52 pm: you got them done then 8) , looks a superb job that, what was the cost
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: SteveP on November 22, 2008, 07:27:07 pm: :drool: :drool: :drool: They look superb Nath, another good choice of wheel modification :happy2:

So how long until Flora's rolling on a set of Lambo reps then :laugh:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: markymark on November 22, 2008, 07:29:36 pm: Quote from: SteveP on November 22, 2008, 07:27:07 pm
:drool: :drool: :drool: They look superb Nath, another good choice of wheel modification :happy2:

So how long until Flora's rolling on a set of Lambo reps then :laugh:
Already on and a rollin! :driver: :happy2: :rolleye:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: markymark on November 22, 2008, 07:30:56 pm: BTW the Monzas look sweet Nath, and yeah your pics look crap, just wait till the meet next week for the full effect! 8)
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 22, 2008, 07:31:29 pm: Quote from: 182_blue on November 22, 2008, 07:25:52 pm
you got them done then 8) , looks a superb job that, what was the cost

Thanks guys :happy2:

The refurb cost Ã‚Â£100 per corner Shaun.
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: 182_blue on November 22, 2008, 07:32:26 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on November 22, 2008, 07:31:29 pm
Quote from: 182_blue on November 22, 2008, 07:25:52 pm
you got them done then 8) , looks a superb job that, what was the cost

Thanks guys :happy2:

The refurb cost Ã‚Â£100 per corner Shaun.

guess that's painted and lacquered etc
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: SteveP on November 22, 2008, 07:32:51 pm: Looking forward to see these for sure :smiley:

Let's hope for some good weather next week as I think rolling shots of the wheels we look awesome 8) :love:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 22, 2008, 07:35:17 pm: Quote from: 182_blue on November 22, 2008, 07:32:26 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on November 22, 2008, 07:31:29 pm
Quote from: 182_blue on November 22, 2008, 07:25:52 pm
you got them done then 8) , looks a superb job that, what was the cost

Thanks guys :happy2:

The refurb cost Ã‚Â£100 per corner Shaun.

guess that's painted and lacquered etc

And repaired! As all 4 were damaged. One quite badly :ashamed: They used a new acrylic laquer that theyv'e only just started using and the guy who painted them was really happy with the finish. Im not worried about white worm as they are cleaned and protected regularly :love:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 22, 2008, 07:36:17 pm: Quote from: SteveP on November 22, 2008, 07:32:51 pm
Looking forward to see these for sure :smiley:

Let's hope for some good weather next week as I think rolling shots of the wheels we look awesome 8) :love:

Fingers crossed as I'd love to get some rolling video too! :wink:
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Post by: MAT ED30 on November 22, 2008, 07:38:31 pm: 8) 8) 8) :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: stealthwolf on November 22, 2008, 07:53:51 pm: Holy fudgesicles! They look better than normal 18" Monzas!
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 22, 2008, 08:14:52 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on November 22, 2008, 07:53:51 pm
Holy fudgesicles! They look better than normal 18" Monzas!

Why thank you Mr Wolf :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 22, 2008, 08:50:20 pm: ....

Nathan! Those look amazing!! (even with sh!t photography!) I can't wait to see them next Saturday!

I think I need to speak to the people who did yours - I fancy black 'inserts'!! :jumpmove:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 22, 2008, 08:53:33 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on November 22, 2008, 08:50:20 pm
....

Nathan! Those look amazing!! (even with sh!t photography!) I can't wait to see them next Saturday!

I think I need to speak to the people who did yours - I fancy black 'inserts'!! :jumpmove:

Thanks Robin :happy2: I thought you'd like them as you appreciate the sheer beauty of the Monza II wheel. They normally charge Ã‚Â£125 per wheel but for people who mention me they will do them for Ã‚Â£100. :wink:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 22, 2008, 09:17:02 pm: ....

I've already Google'd the route map! And got their phone number for Monday (can you PM me your family name or do they know you as just Nathan?).

How long did they want your wheels for? How's it work?

:happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: gazbutS3 on November 22, 2008, 09:25:30 pm: they do look mint, really suit the your black car, would look mint on a white car too :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: uz on November 22, 2008, 09:27:07 pm: Them wheels look stunning Nath! :happy2:

I need one of mine done since I lent the car to my old man recently!! Would definitely use these guys after seeing what they've done on all your wheels if they weren't so far!
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 22, 2008, 09:35:37 pm: Thanks guys :wink:

Robin you have a PM :drinking:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: JPC on November 22, 2008, 10:02:51 pm: they look fantastic mate, wow, they look like a fantastic job too, so lush!!

how many coats of colli you put on there?

ive got a new set of wheels to go on my car, which hasnt been delivered yet. Its doing my head in not having the car so i put my frustration into another coat of collinite on the rims!!
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 22, 2008, 10:32:27 pm: Quote from: JPC on November 22, 2008, 10:02:51 pm
they look fantastic mate, wow, they look like a fantastic job too, so lush!!

how many coats of colli you put on there?

ive got a new set of wheels to go on my car, which hasnt been delivered yet. Its doing my head in not having the car so i put my frustration into another coat of collinite on the rims!!

Cheers Jay :happy2: Just a couple for now and the poorboys, just wanted to make sure the innners and back were well protected as the face will get a coat every other week :wink:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 22, 2008, 11:02:30 pm: ....

Nathan, are your new wheels still Diamond-cut but with a different lacqueur?
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 22, 2008, 11:05:11 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on November 22, 2008, 11:02:30 pm
....

Nathan, are your new wheels still Diamond-cut but with a different lacqueur?

Yes - they paint the wheels in the desired colour then machine the face. The edges from the black to the machined edge are stunning 8)

Obviously you can have the inserts in any colour :wink:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Top Cat on November 22, 2008, 11:35:15 pm: Another nice set of designer rims Nath :wink: In a long line of rims.
Flora expect to see these on your motor mid June. :signLOL:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 12:10:55 am: Quote from: Top Cat on November 22, 2008, 11:35:15 pm
Another nice set of designer rims Nath :wink: In a long line of rims.

....Does that mean that Nathan has now earned himself the title of "The Rim King"? :scared:

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Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: cookiemonster on November 23, 2008, 09:36:35 am: very nice mr House! 8)
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: QD MBE on November 23, 2008, 09:51:29 am: The Rimming king?? What's all that about then??

The wheels look great. Very nicely finished.

When they machined them, they must have taken off some material from the face, has this made the lip any thinner?

Very very nice.......... :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RobMKV on November 23, 2008, 10:06:41 am: Looking good, defo the Rim King :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: neg on November 23, 2008, 11:20:46 am: I like them, that what I was going to do if I had them fully refurb'd - not just the diamond cut face. Now I have seen it I like it a lot more.
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: candy turbo on November 23, 2008, 12:24:18 pm: they look the dogs danglies mate , love monza 2 s but make an ed30 look a bit like a gti , vw should have designed a monza 3 for ed 30 with sutle differences :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 01:24:17 pm: Quote from: candy turbo on November 23, 2008, 12:24:18 pm
VW should have designed a monza 3 for ed 30 with sutle differences :happy2:

....VW did -

It was the all black Monza, but they didn't do it for the UK :sad:

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Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 23, 2008, 04:39:58 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 01:24:17 pm
Quote from: candy turbo on November 23, 2008, 12:24:18 pm
VW should have designed a monza 3 for ed 30 with sutle differences :happy2:

....VW did -

It was the all black Monza, but they didn't do it for the UK :sad:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FRockinghams.jpg&hash=9ab496e54f2616eeb2ec6a2532a19f5482815d00)

Got some of those too :wink:

I know what you mean about making it look like a GTI, might give the odd ED30 owner a shock if they think it is :grin: :driver:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Hurdy on November 23, 2008, 05:00:09 pm: :happy2: :happy2:

They do look rather stunning 8)
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 23, 2008, 05:03:04 pm: Quote from: stokeballoon on November 23, 2008, 09:51:29 am
The Rimming king?? What's all that about then??

The wheels look great. Very nicely finished.

When they machined them, they must have taken off some material from the face, has this made the lip any thinner?

Very very nice.......... :happy2:

Very good point Mr Balloon :wink: Mark and I were looking at the wheels on Saturday and noticed the lip wasn't as wide. It also give's a definate end to the inserts on the edge of the wheel which I like. Plus they must be lighter now too :grin: :wink:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: T88OMM on November 23, 2008, 05:05:43 pm: Wow, they look awesome Nath, looking forward to seeing them next week :happy2: :jumpmove:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: candy turbo on November 23, 2008, 05:07:06 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on November 23, 2008, 04:39:58 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 01:24:17 pm
Quote from: candy turbo on November 23, 2008, 12:24:18 pm
VW should have designed a monza 3 for ed 30 with sutle differences :happy2:

....VW did -

It was the all black Monza, but they didn't do it for the UK :sad:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FRockinghams.jpg&hash=9ab496e54f2616eeb2ec6a2532a19f5482815d00)

Got some of those too :wink:

I know what you mean about making it look like a GTI, might give the odd ED30 owner a shock if they think it is :grin: :driver:
i would like to see these on my car :smiley:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 05:17:21 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on November 23, 2008, 04:39:58 pm
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Got some of those too :wink:

....But I thought yours were glossy black and the VW ones (in the pic ^) are almost matt but slightly satin. :confused:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 23, 2008, 05:19:54 pm: They were like that when I had the car
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Wanted the red lip and wasn't keen on the Matt finish :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 05:31:27 pm: ....

Yeah, the matt finish would have suited the metallic black GTI/Ed30 much better imo.
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 23, 2008, 05:38:31 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 05:31:27 pm
....

Yeah, the matt finish would have suited the metallic black GTI/Ed30 much better imo.

I know what you mean Robin but the dealer had made a shoddy repair on two of the wheels and I wasn't happy with them as with the matt finish they looked a different colour.
I may get them changed back to Matt in the future, but I love the way they gloss ones sparkle in the sunlight :happy2:
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Post by: stealthwolf on November 23, 2008, 05:44:54 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 01:24:17 pm
Quote from: candy turbo on November 23, 2008, 12:24:18 pm
VW should have designed a monza 3 for ed 30 with sutle differences :happy2:

....VW did -

It was the all black Monza, but they didn't do it for the UK :sad:

Oh you are sh*tting me! Those black Monzas look soo much better than the Pescaras. As I've said before, VW should have kept the Monzas for the ED30 and used the Pescaras on the stock GTI. Or at least given us some lush ones like Vorx or similar.
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: 182_blue on November 23, 2008, 06:34:07 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on November 23, 2008, 05:44:54 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 01:24:17 pm
Quote from: candy turbo on November 23, 2008, 12:24:18 pm
VW should have designed a monza 3 for ed 30 with sutle differences :happy2:

....VW did -

It was the all black Monza, but they didn't do it for the UK :sad:

Oh you are sh*tting me! Those black Monzas look soo much better than the Pescaras. As I've said before, VW should have kept the Monzas for the ED30 and used the Pescaras on the stock GTI. Or at least given us some lush ones like Vorx or similar.

i think they considered them to extreme for the UK market, and was worried it would affect sales
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 06:54:54 pm: Quote from: 182_blue on November 23, 2008, 06:34:07 pm
i think they considered them to extreme for the UK market, and was worried it would affect sales

....Whaaaat!!?? :fighting: - Then they obviously don't ever visit the GTI forums!! :fighting: :jumping:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: 182_blue on November 23, 2008, 07:01:58 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 06:54:54 pm
Quote from: 182_blue on November 23, 2008, 06:34:07 pm
i think they considered them to extreme for the UK market, and was worried it would affect sales

....Whaaaat!!?? :fighting: - Then they obviously don't ever visit the GTI forums!! :fighting: :jumping:

correct, but then neither does the majority of VW GTi owners :wink: , just us special lot :grin:
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Post by: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 07:17:43 pm: ^^^^

This raises the interesting question of what percentage of GTI owners are 'enthusiasts'? (Defining people like us as 'enthusiasts').

Judging by the percentage of other GTI drivers I see on the road who don't acknowledge a wave (or is it simply English reserve?), it's a sad indication. I guess that for some, the GTI badge only indicates a different model of Golf and merely satisfies their badge snobbism.

:sad:
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Post by: 182_blue on November 23, 2008, 07:24:28 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on November 23, 2008, 07:17:43 pm
^^^^

This raises the interesting question of what percentage of GTI owners are 'enthusiasts'? (Defining people like us as 'enthusiasts').

Judging by the percentage of other GTI drivers I see on the road who don't acknowledge a wave (or is it simply English reserve?), it's a sad indication. I guess that for some, the GTI badge only indicates a different model of Golf and merely satisfies their badge snobbism.

:sad:

i would say compared to say a Ford ST forum or Seat cupra we are way way behind in the percentage stakes, its something i have noticed since buying the GTi
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Post by: Greeners on November 23, 2008, 07:25:08 pm: Put it this way Robin, I have two Golf GTI's on my fleet and when I see the state they let these cars get into I realise it was more of a badge thing than an enthusiasts choice.

It's a shame but hopefully the second owners of these company cars will be buying them for what they are and joining us here :happy2:
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Post by: RunRabbit on November 24, 2008, 10:34:56 am: Quote from: Greenouse on November 22, 2008, 07:24:24 pm

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Hope you likey :happy2:

Nath

They are the nicest set of monzas i've seen, really set off the car. Top job :happy2:
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Post by: RedRobin on November 24, 2008, 01:38:32 pm: ....

Hi Nathan,

I spoke to Nigel this morning - Extremely helpful chap - I wanted to two-tone (black on the inserts) powdercoat my Monza 18's, but it's not possible to get a clean line as it's all painted.

However, I'm going to visit them to check out their colours.

:happy2:
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Post by: Greeners on November 24, 2008, 02:06:11 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on November 24, 2008, 01:38:32 pm
....

Hi Nathan,

I spoke to Nigel this morning - Extremely helpful chap - I wanted to two-tone (black on the inserts) powdercoat my Monza 18's, but it's not possible to get a clean line as it's all painted.

However, I'm going to visit them to check out their colours.

:happy2:

Glad to hear you got on ok Robin! :happy2: Nigel is actually the painter so he knows his stuff.
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Post by: 08micsta on November 24, 2008, 02:28:15 pm: Lovely rims Nath and as for the Rim King (or is it rim queen :surprised:) that goes to Tom. :P :drinking:

You got any close ups of them rims?

Mike
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Post by: RedRobin on November 24, 2008, 02:49:28 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on November 24, 2008, 02:06:11 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on November 24, 2008, 01:38:32 pm
....

Hi Nathan,

I spoke to Nigel this morning - Extremely helpful chap - I wanted to two-tone (black on the inserts) powdercoat my Monza 18's, but it's not possible to get a clean line as it's all painted.

However, I'm going to visit them to check out their colours.

:happy2:

Glad to hear you got on ok Robin! :happy2: Nigel is actually the painter so he knows his stuff.

....I'm booked in with Nigel on Wednesday lunchtime > Swop onto my spare set of 17's > Decide the shade of Smoked Chrome > Swop back onto my newly powdercoated Monza 18's on Saturday morning on my way to the meet near Stafford.

Couldn't be better!

Thanks to you, Nathan, and the networking power of this forum! :grouphug:

Trouble is that my car is filthy!! and she might not be clean by next Saturday!
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Post by: Top Cat on November 24, 2008, 02:51:33 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on November 24, 2008, 02:49:28 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on November 24, 2008, 02:06:11 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on November 24, 2008, 01:38:32 pm
....

Hi Nathan,

I spoke to Nigel this morning - Extremely helpful chap - I wanted to two-tone (black on the inserts) powdercoat my Monza 18's, but it's not possible to get a clean line as it's all painted.

However, I'm going to visit them to check out their colours.

:happy2:

Glad to hear you got on ok Robin! :happy2: Nigel is actually the painter so he knows his stuff.

....I'm booked in with Nigel on Wednesday lunchtime > Swop onto my spare set of 17's > Decide the shade of Smoked Chrome > Swop back onto my newly powdercoated Monza 18's on Saturday morning on my way to the meet near Stafford.

Couldn't be better!

Thanks to you, Nathan, and the networking power of this forum! :grouphug:

Trouble is that my car is filthy!! and she might not be clean by next Saturday!

Hey this must be a big meet if red leader is finally sprucing up his shoes Nice one Red. :evilgrin: :drinking:
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Post by: RedRobin on November 24, 2008, 03:23:22 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on November 24, 2008, 02:51:33 pm
Hey this must be a big meet if red leader is finally sprucing up his shoes Nice one Red. :evilgrin: :drinking:

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My shoes might be shiny but my arse might be dirty!
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Post by: 08micsta on November 24, 2008, 03:29:06 pm: Sorry Red. I didnt realise you enjoyed wearing Lingerie...
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Post by: Top Cat on November 24, 2008, 03:43:33 pm: Have you seen her gash!

On her left arm below the elbow. :signLOL: nast though.
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 24, 2008, 06:50:36 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on November 24, 2008, 02:49:28 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on November 24, 2008, 02:06:11 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on November 24, 2008, 01:38:32 pm
....

Hi Nathan,

I spoke to Nigel this morning - Extremely helpful chap - I wanted to two-tone (black on the inserts) powdercoat my Monza 18's, but it's not possible to get a clean line as it's all painted.

However, I'm going to visit them to check out their colours.

:happy2:

Glad to hear you got on ok Robin! :happy2: Nigel is actually the painter so he knows his stuff.

....I'm booked in with Nigel on Wednesday lunchtime > Swop onto my spare set of 17's > Decide the shade of Smoked Chrome > Swop back onto my newly powdercoated Monza 18's on Saturday morning on my way to the meet near Stafford.

Couldn't be better!

Thanks to you, Nathan, and the networking power of this forum! :grouphug:

Trouble is that my car is filthy!! and she might not be clean by next Saturday!

Great news Robin, more than happy to help :happy2:

The place doesn't look much when you get there, but then again at least your not paying for a shiney showroom! Put it this way, I left my three week old car with them for 3 days :surprised: Really lookin forward to seeing those wheel new shiney Monza's on Saturday :wink:

P.S. She could change my oil any day!! Fnar Fnar :drool:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: neg on November 24, 2008, 07:06:43 pm: So Robin, your having the inserts painted darker and then the outside face will also be painted (powercoat) then? Sound just what I want for my original wheels - look forward to seeing them.
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: 182_blue on November 24, 2008, 07:11:14 pm: Quote from: neg on November 24, 2008, 07:06:43 pm
So Robin, your having the inserts painted darker and then the outside face will also be painted (powercoat) then? Sound just what I want for my original wheels - look forward to seeing them.

dont think he is

Quote from: RedRobin on November 24, 2008, 01:38:32 pm
....

Hi Nathan,

I spoke to Nigel this morning - Extremely helpful chap - I wanted to two-tone (black on the inserts) powdercoat my Monza 18's, but it's not possible to get a clean line as it's all painted.

However, I'm going to visit them to check out their colours.

:happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: neg on November 24, 2008, 07:30:46 pm: Ah yes :embarrassed:, miss-read it first time thats why. Cheers.
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: WhiteGTI on November 24, 2008, 07:46:23 pm: I dont think that your pics do it justice. Im sure it looks A LOT better in real life. So, I'm looking forward to them at the meet!

In actual fact, I saw this done on a silver GTI about 10 months ago - it was at my local dealer for sale. I found that it was only when you got close up to the car that you noticed the difference. I couldn't really decide whether I liked it or not, sometimes it looked good, other times it looked bad.

But I have a funny feeling that yours will look great in real life !!! :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 26, 2008, 08:11:50 pm: ....

What is 'Nathan The Rim King' missing?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fautoperfectionworld.co.uk%2Fcatalog%2Fimages%2Frimwax.gif&hash=fdca2d929f9c632497ad8f1e8ee43bc521449bf0)

I'm sure that his Queen will put some in his Christmas stocking! :evilgrin:
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Post by: Top Cat on November 26, 2008, 08:13:40 pm: ^^^^^^^^^^ :rolleye: :signLOL:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 26, 2008, 08:14:05 pm: How did you get on today Robin? The ''showroom'' isn't much be there a friendly bunch :drinking:

BTW, Poorboys wheel sealant FTW :jumpmove:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 26, 2008, 08:28:32 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_Wolverhampton_1.jpg&hash=c4f807426b9c4e434684f1763361f3e67af1aa6f)

^ A very sophisticated showroom and workshop!!

Nigel is a top guy :happy2:

I'm not sure what EXACT shade he'll paint but he seemed to understand what I wanted - Not too dark and not too bright.
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Post by: Greeners on November 26, 2008, 08:38:40 pm: ^^^ Im sure you'll be pleased :happy2:

Can't wait to see them on Saturday :wink:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 26, 2008, 08:50:31 pm: ^^^^

And I'm looking forward to seeing yours too, Rim King!

Perhaps we should park alongside each other......Ooooooooooooh :wink:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 26, 2008, 08:51:58 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on November 26, 2008, 08:50:31 pm
^^^^

And I'm looking forward to seeing yours too, Rim King!

Perhaps we should park alongside each other......Ooooooooooooh :wink:

Only if she's cleaner than in that earlier pic :grin:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 26, 2008, 08:59:36 pm: ^^^^

I plan to clean her on Friday but I'll be at the mercy of whatever the weather does on my way to the meet.
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Post by: Greeners on November 26, 2008, 09:06:08 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on November 26, 2008, 08:59:36 pm
^^^^

I plan to clean her on Friday but I'll be at the mercy of whatever the weather does on my way to the meet.

I think they'll all look a bit weathered as the forecast isn't good :fighting: (especially the black ones :sad:)

Bring ya brollies lads :wink:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Top Cat on November 26, 2008, 09:22:43 pm: keep the faith guys the sun will be shining on us. :drinking: :drinking: :drinking:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on November 26, 2008, 09:25:36 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on November 26, 2008, 09:22:43 pm
keep the faith guys the sun will be shining on us. :drinking: :drinking: :drinking:

i'll drink to that :drinking:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: SteveP on November 26, 2008, 09:26:39 pm: ^^^ I think he been on the cat nip again :signLOL: :signLOL:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Top Cat on November 26, 2008, 09:30:20 pm: I am stuck on a little desk next to the hotel reception because the wi-fi doesn't work in my room, i pulled a right face at first. but then realised right in my eyes line of view is to hot hot looking receptionist.
So you will have to put up with me getting a little excited. :love:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: JPC on November 26, 2008, 09:33:30 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on November 26, 2008, 09:25:36 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on November 26, 2008, 09:22:43 pm
keep the faith guys the sun will be shining on us. :drinking: :drinking: :drinking:

i'll drink to that :drinking:

im already drinking to that
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: stealthwolf on November 27, 2008, 08:06:03 am: Quote from: Top Cat on November 26, 2008, 09:30:20 pm
I am stuck on a little desk next to the hotel reception because the wi-fi doesn't work in my room, i pulled a right face at first. but then realised right in my eyes line of view is to hot hot looking receptionist.
So you will have to put up with me getting a little excited. :love:

A hot receptionist and no pics? Get her to sit on your veedub and take some pics!
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on November 27, 2008, 08:21:57 am: ^^^^

Hot receptionist!?

:evilgrin: This thread is no good without pics!! :evilgrin:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on December 01, 2008, 12:20:39 pm: ....

Nathan - Have you got any good sharp pics of your new(est!) rims actually on your car, please?

I meant to take some pics at the meet but you know what it was like and I forgot!!

Reason is that I'm preparing a How-To/Problem-solving topic on white worm and illustrating the various options - Yours being one option and mine another option.

Thanks - Just post any pics in this thread and I'll transfer :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on December 01, 2008, 12:57:07 pm: Sure :happy2:

Off the car:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2Fnewwheels2.jpg&hash=13f32bc917c8b09af5e0b7798f69c0499df731cf)
And on:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_1129Image0075.jpg&hash=036acab756d3259b52e655486d0096e2256231b2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_1201Image0003.jpg&hash=e479400e0186b78951e448ea82a900b323e2245e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_1201Image0002.jpg&hash=206192ddd3cb6ba14a740ca8f4d3e89cb06db75f)
Factory finish:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2007_0317Image0008.jpg&hash=403b94f87401f519817fba4d6fb56994531702e2)
Huffs:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_0426Image0019.jpg&hash=c33bf2f64445190bb5a19e77d37b722fe3a779c7)
And finally, custom finish:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_0518Image0015.jpg&hash=b97903b9bf2f177dc439167d9f88370c156fe5fd)

HTH :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on December 01, 2008, 01:14:05 pm: ^^^^

Brilliant! Cheers, Nathan :drinking:

My topic will appear later today :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: WhiteGTI on December 01, 2008, 04:23:33 pm: What tyre shine product do you use Nathan?
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: JPC on December 01, 2008, 04:24:25 pm: megs endurance gel at a guess!
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on December 01, 2008, 05:02:54 pm: Quote from: WhiteGTI on December 01, 2008, 04:23:33 pm
What tyre shine product do you use Nathan?

Jay, not sure wether im impressed or worried :grin: Spot on pal :nerd:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: JPC on December 01, 2008, 05:04:47 pm: lets just say im very well up on my detailing products! ;)
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on December 01, 2008, 05:05:56 pm: Your not kidding :P
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on December 01, 2008, 05:18:08 pm: ....

Just a word of advice (to take or to leave), Nathan The Green Rim King:

It's best not to apply any tyre dressing on any part of the tread at all - Even the shoulder. Stop it on the top edge of the flat wall which carries the graphics. Reason is that if you are cornering very hard, you want grip/adhesion to work on the shoulders and tyre dressing works against you achieving this.

:happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on December 01, 2008, 05:37:52 pm: ^^^ sound advice Robin :happy2:

Not a problem for me as I never corner hard :scared: :wink:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: WhiteGTI on December 01, 2008, 06:51:53 pm: Thanks for that JPC and Greenouse! I'll invest in some!

:nerd:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: stealthwolf on December 01, 2008, 07:39:10 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on December 01, 2008, 05:18:08 pm
if you are cornering very hard, you want grip/adhesion to work on the shoulders and tyre dressing works against you achieving this

I noticed this the first time I used tyre dressing and didn't apply it carefully enough (well actually too much) so ended up getting it on a little bit of the tread. When I went out later that day, car was having difficulty swinging round a roundabout at speed where the previous weeks, it was handling fine.
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on December 01, 2008, 07:42:47 pm: Quote from: WhiteGTI on December 01, 2008, 06:51:53 pm
Thanks for that JPC and Greenouse! I'll invest in some!

:nerd:

Use one of these and it goes on a dream :wink:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/trim-tyre-dressing-applicator/prod_340.html
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: WhiteGTI on December 01, 2008, 07:58:50 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on December 01, 2008, 07:42:47 pm
Quote from: WhiteGTI on December 01, 2008, 06:51:53 pm
Thanks for that JPC and Greenouse! I'll invest in some!

:nerd:

Use one of these and it goes on a dream :wink:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/trim-tyre-dressing-applicator/prod_340.html

Looks perfect for the job! Will order one now!

I've previously used the side of a small sponge, which probably works the same, but is useful to have a 'dedicated tool' for the job!!!!! :smiley:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: candy turbo on December 01, 2008, 09:06:44 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on December 01, 2008, 12:57:07 pm
Sure :happy2:

Off the car:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2Fnewwheels2.jpg&hash=13f32bc917c8b09af5e0b7798f69c0499df731cf)
And on:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_1129Image0075.jpg&hash=036acab756d3259b52e655486d0096e2256231b2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_1201Image0003.jpg&hash=e479400e0186b78951e448ea82a900b323e2245e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_1201Image0002.jpg&hash=206192ddd3cb6ba14a740ca8f4d3e89cb06db75f)
Factory finish:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2007_0317Image0008.jpg&hash=403b94f87401f519817fba4d6fb56994531702e2)
Huffs:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_0426Image0019.jpg&hash=c33bf2f64445190bb5a19e77d37b722fe3a779c7)
And finally, custom finish:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_0518Image0015.jpg&hash=b97903b9bf2f177dc439167d9f88370c156fe5fd)

HTH :happy2:
mate , i once said i did nt really like the look of your car cause it looked to me like a" look a like " i was wrong ! i think your new design wheels look amazing , and pic no 2 here is the best looking black mk 5 i ever seen :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on December 01, 2008, 09:50:52 pm: Cheers Candy :happy2:

Out of interest, you thought it looked like what? :smiley:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Hurdy on December 01, 2008, 11:36:44 pm: I LoVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVe those rims :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on December 02, 2008, 12:05:03 am: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_1129Image0075.jpg&hash=036acab756d3259b52e655486d0096e2256231b2)

^ What's particularly great (apart from suiting the black car) is the black 'inserts' on the Monza's make them look bigger.

:happy2:
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Post by: Greeners on December 02, 2008, 09:46:07 am: Cheers Hurdy :happy2:

Robin, after seeing them on the MK6 and the guy that was introducing it mentioned the black inserts were designed to do just that, I couldn't get them out of my head and needed to have some on my car (even though I had just recently purchased new wheels :ashamed:).

I am really pleased with them and will be reluctant to put the black huffs back on in the Spring............
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Post by: joesgti on December 02, 2008, 10:00:55 am: Cant believe ive missed this thred :ashamed:

those wheels look stunning nath!!! :drool: :drool: im sooooooo tempted to get the 19" monzas that thewheelman can get, but a lil pricey! they look spot on thow :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on December 02, 2008, 12:03:52 pm: Cheers Joe :happy2:

For what they cost me Im well chuffed :wink:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: candy turbo on December 02, 2008, 05:03:57 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on December 01, 2008, 09:50:52 pm
Cheers Candy :happy2:

Out of interest, you thought it looked like what? :smiley:
like a gti look a like ! looks great now , guess i dont like the coloured rim on alloys :happy2:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: RedRobin on December 02, 2008, 05:10:57 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on December 02, 2008, 09:46:07 am
Robin, after seeing them on the MK6 and the guy that was introducing it mentioned the black inserts were designed to do just that, I couldn't get them out of my head and needed to have some on my car (even though I had just recently purchased new wheels :ashamed:).

I am really pleased with them and will be reluctant to put the black huffs back on in the Spring............

....Aren't you putting the cart before the horse? :confused:

- Winter wheels:
Black Huffs because they have no potential white worm issues and it's much more likely to happen in Winter.

- Summer wheels:
Diamond-cut Monzas with black inserts to show themselves off much better on sunny days and in photos.

But what will you do for Spring and Autumn? :evilgrin:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: Greeners on December 02, 2008, 07:36:28 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on December 02, 2008, 05:10:57 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on December 02, 2008, 09:46:07 am
Robin, after seeing them on the MK6 and the guy that was introducing it mentioned the black inserts were designed to do just that, I couldn't get them out of my head and needed to have some on my car (even though I had just recently purchased new wheels :ashamed:).

I am really pleased with them and will be reluctant to put the black huffs back on in the Spring............

....Aren't you putting the cart before the horse? :confused:

- Winter wheels:
Black Huffs because they have no potential white worm issues and it's much more likely to happen in Winter.

- Summer wheels:
Diamond-cut Monzas with black inserts to show themselves off much better on sunny days and in photos.

But what will you do for Spring and Autumn? :evilgrin:

Winter wheels were 19'' Gallardo's that now reside on Flora's car, so plans have gone slightly amiss :innocent:

What can I say, If I see something I get it!! :evilgrin:
Title: Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
Post by: NEWEY on December 03, 2008, 09:02:30 am: that looks brilliant