MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: WhiteGTI on December 03, 2008, 11:27:05 am
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Right.....after seeing MAT ED30's car with the gloss black vinyl last Saturday, it has prompted me to finally go through with it - its an idea that I've had for a long time now after seeing numerous examples on the American forums, but just never got round to doing it. Hope you don't think I'm copying you Mat, I had stayed rather quiet about my intentions to do this until you posted that you were going to do it!
By chance I have found out that a company that I use for my Lotus also does vinyl, and they are offering a very competitive price!
So... I will do the roof as MAT has done, as I think he has got it spot on.
The bonnet, however, is slightly more complicated. Im not doing the whole bonnet, just the 'V' in the middle. Here are my options:
1) Follow the two creases either side of the bonnet up, HOWEVER...this won't match with the lines created by the glossy black front grille (i.e. the creases start about 2cm wider than the gloss black of the grille) Look at your cars to understand this I guess!
2) Ignore the creases in the bonnet and just vinyl it according to the line of the gloss black grille.
I hope I've made myself clear here, its really hard to explain!
You can kind of see from the below photo what I mean regarding the lines of the bonnet and the front glossy black part.
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Please don't post comments saying dont do this etc etc etc. I just want constructive comments as to what option looks better. I completely understand that this won't be to the liking of most of you, but ETTO I guess!!!
Thanks in advance! :driver:
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:rolleye: u know what i am going to say :P
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I have often looked at this Chris, and for me its a no-brainer i would definitely follow the grill lines and ignore the crease in the bonnet. I think people get talked into doing following the creases because it is more difficult to follow the grill lines. :innocent:
What about the red stripe are you brave enough to follow that through as well this also looks cool if done right. :driver:
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I have often looked at this Chris, and for me its a no-brainer i would definitely follow the grill lines and ignore the crease in the bonnet. I think people get talked into doing following the creases because it is more difficult to follow the grill lines. :innocent:
What about the red stripe are you brave enough to follow that through as well this also looks cool if done right. :driver:
Yeah, I must admit, I'm leaning towards doing as you say above! I think maybe following the crease lines makes it look a little un-alligned. We shall see what others have to say on it!
Another option:
> Start by following the grill line, then gradually merging it into the bonnet crease lines
What do you reckon to that idea??
Red stripe sounds good, i may consider once this initial decision is sorted!
Thanks Tom!!
Chris.
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ok have a look at these
mine
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and these helped me
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hope this helps
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Thats great Mat, thanks a lot!!!
It's certainly given me some food for thought!! :smiley:
I really did think your car looked sensational with the roof, and really makes it stand out in the crowd!
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Thats great Mat, thanks a lot!!!
It's certainly given me some food for thought!! :smiley:
I really did think your car looked sensational with the roof, and really makes it stand out in the crowd!
no probs but i would give the guys a ring that did mine just say Mat with the white golf said to give you a call and they should do you a good price
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Thats great Mat, thanks a lot!!!
It's certainly given me some food for thought!! :smiley:
I really did think your car looked sensational with the roof, and really makes it stand out in the crowd!
no probs but i would give the guys a ring that did mine just say Mat with the white golf said to give you a call and they should do you a good price
Yeah definitely will do, its always worth getting a comparison of price. I remember you saying that they are based all over the country? Are they in the Surrey / Berskshire area? The convenience of using the company that I originally mentioned is that they are only 10 miles away from my home..
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What makes you think Mat's car stood out from the crowd. :laugh:
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Thats great Mat, thanks a lot!!!
It's certainly given me some food for thought!! :smiley:
I really did think your car looked sensational with the roof, and really makes it stand out in the crowd!
no probs but i would give the guys a ring that did mine just say Mat with the white golf said to give you a call and they should do you a good price
Yeah definitely will do, its always worth getting a comparison of price. I remember you saying that they are based all over the country? Are they in the Surrey / Berskshire area? The convenience of using the company that I originally mentioned is that they are only 10 miles away from my home..
i got mine done silly silly cheap :wink: but if your place is so close to the other one then its not worh looking about as once u take fuel and time into it is there any point
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What makes you think Mat's car stood out from the crowd. :laugh:
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:signLOL: thats what i was after
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Thats great Mat, thanks a lot!!!
It's certainly given me some food for thought!! :smiley:
I really did think your car looked sensational with the roof, and really makes it stand out in the crowd!
no probs but i would give the guys a ring that did mine just say Mat with the white golf said to give you a call and they should do you a good price
Yeah definitely will do, its always worth getting a comparison of price. I remember you saying that they are based all over the country? Are they in the Surrey / Berskshire area? The convenience of using the company that I originally mentioned is that they are only 10 miles away from my home..
i got mine done silly silly cheap :wink: but if your place is so close to the other one then its not worh looking about as once u take fuel and time into it is there any point
Yeah thats what I thought. The company Im using are doing the bonnet and roof for £230-250 (awaiting final conformation), which I thought was pretty good.... :confused:
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Thats great Mat, thanks a lot!!!
It's certainly given me some food for thought!! :smiley:
I really did think your car looked sensational with the roof, and really makes it stand out in the crowd!
no probs but i would give the guys a ring that did mine just say Mat with the white golf said to give you a call and they should do you a good price
Yeah definitely will do, its always worth getting a comparison of price. I remember you saying that they are based all over the country? Are they in the Surrey / Berskshire area? The convenience of using the company that I originally mentioned is that they are only 10 miles away from my home..
i got mine done silly silly cheap :wink: but if your place is so close to the other one then its not worh looking about as once u take fuel and time into it is there any point
Yeah thats what I thought. The company Im using are doing the bonnet and roof for £230-250 (awaiting final conformation), which I thought was pretty good.... :confused:
you dont even want to know what i could have had it all done for :surprised: y not get the bonnet done first :smiley:
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Thats great Mat, thanks a lot!!!
It's certainly given me some food for thought!! :smiley:
I really did think your car looked sensational with the roof, and really makes it stand out in the crowd!
no probs but i would give the guys a ring that did mine just say Mat with the white golf said to give you a call and they should do you a good price
Yeah definitely will do, its always worth getting a comparison of price. I remember you saying that they are based all over the country? Are they in the Surrey / Berskshire area? The convenience of using the company that I originally mentioned is that they are only 10 miles away from my home..
i got mine done silly silly cheap :wink: but if your place is so close to the other one then its not worh looking about as once u take fuel and time into it is there any point
Yeah thats what I thought. The company Im using are doing the bonnet and roof for £230-250 (awaiting final conformation), which I thought was pretty good.... :confused:
you dont even want to know what i could have had it all done for :surprised: y not get the bonnet done first :smiley:
LOL! Ok I'll give them a ring, worth finding out a ballpark figure! No harm done!
Nah, I'll get them both done at once I think. As my car is not really externally modified, I think just having the bonnet done may look a bit of out place...... :scared:
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Oh, I notice that Raccoon have a centre in Maidenhead, which is really close to me, but I'm guessing that they won't know who you are if I mention your name, as you got yours done at the Leeds centre didn't you?
I'll give them a ring and see what they quote..
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Oh, I notice that Raccoon have a centre in Maidenhead, which is really close to me, but I'm guessing that they won't know who you are if I mention your name, as you got yours done at the Leeds centre didn't you?
I'll give them a ring and see what they quote..
give the guys at leed a ring first and get a price then ring the one near you lol
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I think follow the lines of the black grille too :happy2: That will look 8) Chris :drinking:
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Deffo follow the grill lines, i think the bonnet line would make it look wonky.... Not sure on the red lines though, either way would individual :happy2:
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looking at it now following the grill lines look a lot better then the creases.
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looking at it now following the grill lines look a lot better then the creases.
Cheers for your reply on golfmkv.com as well Bennylenny! :happy2: :happy2:
I think the creases works better on your as you have the break between the lines, whereas mine wont! I think following the grille is the way forward for me!
Only choice now is whether I continue the red from the grille, or just keep it all black!!!!!!! Decisions Decision decisions!!!!!
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oh pooh! lol thought it seemed a bit familiar haha
i got my roof bonnet and sides done for £170 (mates rate)
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Wow, thats a pretty good price!!
Unfortunately I have no mates.......
That run vinyl companies! :signLOL: :signLOL:
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I'd keep it black for now Chris. You can always go back for the red once your used to it! :wink:
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Does anyone know any midland based companies that do this?
Chris
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Does anyone know any midland based companies that do this?
Chris
No idea! Unless someone else on this forum knows anyone?
You could just look on another vehicle forum where the particular car is suited to vinyl, i.e. the lotus forum (SELOC) and (MLOC) - because they are cars that get vinyl'd quite a lot with stripes etc. That may give you some ideas for some places!
HTH. :smiley: :smiley:
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Does anyone know any midland based companies that do this?
Chris
Carbonskin do vinyls too and are based in Burton-upon-Trent in Staffordshire
http://www.carbonskin.co.uk/services.html
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The dog's danglies!!! :rolleye: :rolleye: :rolleye:
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Hmm yeah it looks good with the red stripe continued!
Still can't decide though!
May play it safe, as Greenouse suggests!
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I think I prefer it with just the roof and mirrors done but ETTO :happy2:
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i am going to dis agree with every one else and think you should follow the lines in the bonnet , imo this will give more of a factory look and the lines a better finish ! just my opinion :happy2:
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I REALLY like the one with red stripes......
I'm sorely tempted to investigate.
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Maybe these photos will shed some more light and opinions on the topic:
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Chris.
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some of those are dyer!! if you have a gloss grill, get gloss vynil. if not, dont. dont get matt either! and for gods sake, make sure the vynil comes away flush with the grill!
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Completely agree - some of them are awful!!
I can't stand the matt ones, it looks so sh!te!
Definitely going for gloss and lining up with the front grille! :smiley: :smiley:
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That one done on the blue looks gash!
And I agree with Jay, it's gotta be gloss :happy2:
Your not one for jumping into decisions are you Chris :signLOL:
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some of the look a tad over kill and dont look classy at all and how bad does it look on blue :ashamed: i do think it looks ok on red but it just pops out at you on white :evilgrin:
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Your not one for jumping into decisions are you Chris :signLOL:
Haha!!! I do like to research things I guess yeah!
I value the opinions of others too, i dont want to look like a social outcast! But do like to be slightly different!
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i was going to do it but after putting a bit on the front to have a look at it we all thought it was a little overkill but it did look good but not for my everyday/family car :wink:
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Yeah, I do sometimes worry that it's going to make the car stand out that little bit 'too' much...... i.e. making it an obvious target for vandalism. Dunno!
Yeah I'll get them to hold some vinyl there, to see what it would look like.
You can never really tell just from a photograph can you..! :smiley:
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Your not one for jumping into decisions are you Chris :signLOL:
Haha!!! I do like to research things I guess yeah!
I value the opinions of others too, i dont want to look like a social outcast! But do like to be slightly different!
If you want it mate do it! Anyone that don't like it can choke on your exhaust gases! :wink: :laugh:
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Hard one to get right, you would think its a no brainer keep it in line with the grille but when you see it an inch past the bonnet crease thats not right either.
Look at this bad boy !!!
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Do it mate, you can take it of if you dont like. :driver:
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they all look gash imo! roof and mirrors
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That one done on the blue looks gash!
And I agree with Jay, it's gotta be gloss :happy2:
Your not one for jumping into decisions are you Chris :signLOL:
This is just the start of his decision making, he has still to visit the factory in Switzerland where they make the vinyl, then once he has decided on the colour and style he has to then move in with the family of the chap who is fitting it. Only then will the job go ahead. :signIWS:
Were looking at July before we see it on the car. :P
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That one done on the blue looks gash!
And I agree with Jay, it's gotta be gloss :happy2:
Your not one for jumping into decisions are you Chris :signLOL:
This is just the start of his decision making, he has still to visit the factory in Switzerland where they make the vinyl, then once he has decided on the colour and style he has to then move in with the family of the chap who is fitting it. Only then will the job go ahead. :signIWS:
Were looking at July before we see it on the car. :P
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
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Well, Ive gone and ordered it!
Chose Raccoon - same company as Mat used, from their Maidenhead centre!
Booked in for Wednesday 17 December, so will post pics up at some point after that.
Gone for the roof and bonnet in gloss black, and will follow the front grille line. No red strip continuation either.
Cant wait! I hope that its something different, but also looks cool!
Thanks for all your help above, really appreciate it! :happy2:
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Well, Ive gone and ordered it!
Chose Raccoon - same company as Mat used, from their Maidenhead centre!
Booked in for Wednesday 17 December, so will post pics up at some point after that.
Gone for the roof and bonnet in gloss black, and will follow the front grille line. No red strip continuation either.
Cant wait! I hope that its something different, but also looks cool!
Thanks for all your help above, really appreciate it! :happy2:
What day do you move in with the Racoon family. :signLOL:
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Did they do you a good deal? How come you using raccoon now?
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Did they do you a good deal? How come you using raccoon now?
Yeah price was good, they beat the other place's price, and could fit the car into the workshop when I needed to! So it just worked out well.
Thanks again Mat.
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I've just had a quote for the bonnet and roof done in gloss black £437 inc VAT :scared: from SignCraft
Think I'll keep looking theres got to be cheaper than that.
Chris
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Did they do you a good deal? How come you using raccoon now?
Yeah price was good, they beat the other place's price, and could fit the car into the workshop when I needed to! So it just worked out well.
Thanks again Mat.
no probs fella any time :happy2:
I've just had a quote for the bonnet and roof done in gloss black £437 inc VAT :scared: from SignCraft
Think I'll keep looking theres got to be cheaper than that.
Chris
they are talking sh** thats just silly
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I've just had a quote for the bonnet and roof done in gloss black £437 inc VAT :scared: from SignCraft
Think I'll keep looking theres got to be cheaper than that.
Chris
Drop that by a couple hundred and you're in the right ballpark...........
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give the guys at raccoon a ring
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just asked them for a quote :D
Chris
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just asked them for a quote :D
Chris
they are good guys :happy2:
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WhiteGTI... I'll be watching this space with interest..
Maidenhead is local to me and so would be my place of choice... feel free to pm me with details ;)
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Looks like there might be one or 2 around your area looking the same soon doh
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WhiteGTI... I'll be watching this space with interest..
Maidenhead is local to me and so would be my place of choice... feel free to pm me with details ;)
PM sent!
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Congrats Chris, Im very impressed with your decision making skills :P :grin: :signLOL:
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Congrats Chris, Im very impressed with your decision making skills :P :grin: :signLOL:
lol thanks!! :smiley: :smiley:
Maybe I should change my username to "White/BlackGTI" ................!!!
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i am going to dis agree with every one else and think you should follow the lines in the bonnet , imo this will give more of a factory look and the lines a better finish ! just my opinion :happy2:
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Most definitely. What peeps are missing is that it's only when dead straight-on in photos that the line-up with the nose mask matches. In reality it won't match up from any other angle, especially as you have a drop from bonnet down to nose mask. Also, you do read the bonnet creases and that the vinyl hasn't made it as far. Your brain will connect the black bonnet with the black nose even if it doesn't line-up exactly.
Just my opinion.
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I was adamant it had to follow the grille lines but after seeing some of the photo's posted im now not so sure? :confused:
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I see what you mean, in that if the vinyl does not follow the bonnet crease then the eye will automatically focus on it and maybe think that it is not alligned, but from some of the angles on those photos, following those creases really doesn't look too good. Although, from some angles it looks ok. Really not sure what to do!
Still got a couple weeks to decide.... :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:
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Sorry Chris :ashamed:
I'll tell you what might work, show some none car type people and see what they say? :santa:
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Yeah good point!! I'll give that a go later today!
Put a topic up on the other forum - we'll see what they think also!
Although, Im still swaying towards following the grille lines, but as you say its hard! The more you look at one type, the more it looks ok!
Im sure in reality both will look fine and broadly similar! :smiley:
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I say :mad: just follow the grill * (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smileys.me.uk%2Fsmileys%2FFighting%2Ffighting0069.gif&hash=581e3ad9cff2bc1688260813c821617b6af11303) (http://www.smileys.me.uk/)
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I say :mad: just follow the grill * (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smileys.me.uk%2Fsmileys%2FFighting%2Ffighting0069.gif&hash=581e3ad9cff2bc1688260813c821617b6af11303) (http://www.smileys.me.uk/)
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Chris you have got to go with what you think looks best, it really doesn't matter what we all think. it going on your car :chicken: :xmassmiley:
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Well it dosent look like I'll be getting my Vinyl done had a quote off Racoon this moening and they want £500 +vat for the bonnet roof and mirrors :surprised:
I mentioned that a guy on here had it done but it dosent seem to be refected in the price :(
Chris
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give the guys at the leeds branch a calls and tell them mat sent you :happy2: