MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: JB114 on August 07, 2014, 09:40:49 pm

Title: Painted fog grills?
Post by: JB114 on August 07, 2014, 09:40:49 pm
Hey recently bought an 05 gti and the front grill and lower grill have gone that greyish worn colour. I was thinking of getting them sprayed black to freshen them up which made me think of spraying the fog grills too. Has anyone done this with some pics to show please. In my head I think it would look good but I could be wrong   Thanks
Title: Re: Painted fog grills?
Post by: Tortaruga on August 07, 2014, 09:52:38 pm
You only need to spray them if you want say, a gloss black finish.

Check the detailing section, there will be advice on what products to use on plastic to bring it back to life. Aerospace 303 seems to be popular.
Title: Re: Painted fog grills?
Post by: JB114 on August 07, 2014, 10:01:14 pm
Yeah I'm after that gloss finish for the fog grills just to see what it looks like. Ok thanks I shall have a look and see what can be done detailing wise if not i could always buy a fresh new grille
Title: Re: Painted fog grills?
Post by: Tortaruga on August 07, 2014, 10:10:51 pm
Just be aware that if you gloss paint the grille and fogs, the skirts and rear bumper won't look right. Unless you have an ED30 with body coloured skirts and rear.
Title: Re: Painted fog grills?
Post by: MC71 on August 07, 2014, 10:54:14 pm
My spare set of for grills sprayed Gloss Black, still have the front grills to do......

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2Ffog022_zpse6c41038.jpg&hash=96323fc253d0690a3cc12eeab28702070ad9c279)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2Ffog003_zpscbe4f244.jpg&hash=8cc85a4894621345ba846793a8a1483b10e97079)
Title: Re: Painted fog grills?
Post by: JB114 on August 08, 2014, 04:38:05 pm
Plan is to get an edition 30 splitter and get everything colour coded  :happy2:

Thanks for the pics I like the way it looks so will be getting that done cheers
Title: Re: Painted fog grills?
Post by: biffobear on August 08, 2014, 06:48:22 pm
Autoglym vinyl and rubber restorer works
Title: Re: Painted fog grills?
Post by: sootpig on August 08, 2014, 07:02:59 pm
Quote from: JB114 on August 07, 2014, 09:40:49 pm
Hey recently bought an 05 gti and the front grill and lower grill have gone that greyish worn colour. I was thinking of getting them sprayed black to freshen them up which made me think of spraying the fog grills too. Has anyone done this with some pics to show please. In my head I think it would look good but I could be wrong   Thanks
Spray all the grills in black plastikote Gloss It looks good and lasts
Title: Re: Painted fog grills?
Post by: JaseGti on August 10, 2014, 12:10:24 am
Liking the idea of spraying them gloss black, makes them look 10 times better
Title: Re: Painted fog grills?
Post by: Callum45 on August 10, 2014, 09:17:16 am
Quote from: MC71 on August 07, 2014, 10:54:14 pm
My spare set of for grills sprayed Gloss Black, still have the front grills to do......

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2Ffog022_zpse6c41038.jpg&hash=96323fc253d0690a3cc12eeab28702070ad9c279)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2Ffog003_zpscbe4f244.jpg&hash=8cc85a4894621345ba846793a8a1483b10e97079)


Hi mate what cold air feed is that in the fog grill? Thanks
Title: Re: Painted fog grills?
Post by: MC71 on August 10, 2014, 12:01:38 pm
^^^^ Can't remember,  all in my build thread.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Painted fog grills?
Post by: JC88 on August 27, 2014, 07:48:34 pm
MC71, looks nice that mate, did you do that yourself or take it to a pro to sort out? Have been thinking of doing this for a few months but not sure if a DIY would end up with good enough results because of the prep and the area to cover etc. Any advice mate?

Cheers
J