Kev_VR6

Cheers for the link Dragon. Just tried it but no joy

Ahhhh I see. Makes sense then that they think it will be wrecked. So what is the norm for resprays on later cars - do people just mask up the trim and spray up to it or sacrifice the trim and replace as and when they can get hold of replacements?

Yes thanks Tim that helps a lot. You make it sound easy. They mentioned using a heat gun to remove them and I thought that sounded a bit extreme tbh. I'll offer to go do it myself if they're scared of braking them if that's all it will take. And the eBay ones are always there as a backup plan...

Hi everyone,My car is currently in the bodyshop for a respray and the guys have told me that removing this bit of trim (inside of the door - the bit that says 'corrado') will almost definitely result in breaking it so have asked me to supply replacements to stick down afterwards, but found out today that they're obsolete. There are a few stainless sets somebody is selling on eBay for £30ish but they have a rounded end not square like originals.. .http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/250724419833?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D250724419833%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1#ht_2975wt_689 Anybody have any success removing their's for a respray, and if so what method did you use?If not I may have to purchase the stainless eBay ones. Thanks

I've gone for the Passat B3 roof and am getting the bodyshop to fit for me while it's in. I'll get pics up soon as I get it back...

Wow the wheels look great mate. Both cars look stunning next to each other too.

Thanks guys. I'm confident they'll do a nice job - I had a long chat with the boss and got him to understand the kind of finish I'm after (not just a quick blow over) - I insisted the rear quarter glass came out and bumpers off, lights out etc. Seeing it parked between a Ferrari and a Maserati is fairly reassuring though. Not changing the colour - just gonna be Aqua Blue Pearl again... The full job will be costing around £2000 - a complete bargain for everything they're gonna be doing. They said at first £1800 but I asked them to include a few extras (fit new roof rails, new door scrapers, colour code door handles etc.etc) The reason I am getting it so cheap is because I travelled down with a sales rep I work with who is on very good terms with them - he sends a lot of work their way and he got them to take sympathy with me after all the bad luck I was having...

Well some of you might think I'm a bit mad for doing this as there wasn't anything wrong with the bodywork (no rust or dents), just a few niggles I had with the paint... The front end was poorly done by somebody my mechanic reocmmended last year after my A-pillar rott disaster (mechanics were very good with the welding, but damaged my front wings with the sparks in the process, so they put me on to their bodywork expert - who it turned out wasn't too good - it seems he had the attitude 'oh well it's just an old vw, Ii'll let my apprentice have a go at this'. He brought it back in a right state - blisters on the roof, sander marks on a-pillars and sunroof etc. so it get sent straight back and it returned much better but not perfect and has since been getting on my nerves everytime I wash/wax it. A full respray wasn't really planned, I only wanted the most noticable bits tidied up, but I thought I'd get the side strips removed whilst it's in and a couple of other little treats so I talked myself into going all out, because of the (very) reasonable price I got quoted. I went to see it yesterday to get some pics of it in the early stages... [ATTACH=CONFIG]47281[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47282[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47283[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47284[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47285[/ATTACH] I'll be going back on Wednesday to get some more pics. Let me know what you think, even if you think I'm a fool :bonk:

Just standard unfortunately mate. Mint condition though. Would put cash your way if you would consider goin with my standard leather?

I have recently refurbed black leather interior but would consider changing to beige, but only for a full swap - front and rear seats and door cards... Thanks, Kev

This looked great today at All Types. Really nice paintwork and the wheels are spot on. Fantastic progress so far. Shame the weather didn't improve much as would have liked some better pics of this one

Looks like a winner to me mate :thumbleft:

Thanks Ollie. Really nice of you to say so mate when there are so many other stunning examples on here - means an awful lot to me and gives me the inspiration I need to carry on. As for the wheel nut covers, they're just the ebay ones: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-ALLOY-WHEEL-NUT-BOLT-COVERS-CAPS-Volkswagen-Engraved-/370484864702?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item56429e66be These will do you if you have locking wheel nuts - I don't so I had to purchase 2 sets :eek:

Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I am well chuffed with it - well for now I am until the next series of problems present themselves lol As for All Types this weekend, it's gonna be difficult for me to go as I promised to lend my dad a hand on his MkII. I'll try and make it for a few hours, weather permitting. The leather probably would have looked better with a matt finish looking back but I liked the sound of the satin and it has come up nice so it can stay for now. Comments received very gratefully guys Thanks for looking

Looks really nice mate - not a fan of the FK rear lights though - my car came with a set and I had to get rid back to standard. Have you considered the all red rears? Bet they'd look extra good on your car...

Thanks mate. It took some doing to get it like that underneath but I wouldn't recommend it unless you're gonna be doing work down there for some other reason. I just wanted the new exhaust on :lol: but I can't put dirty / rusty stuff back once it's come off - hence the beam and brakes being done too.

Cheers buddy. I've been to hell and back since owning this car as you know better than most but it's finally starting to come together. Would have popped round to see you when I was at the dealers but was running a bit late as usual lol

Well after all the hard work involved in getting the rear beam, exhaust and brakes done and dusted I thought I'd best get it MOTd again - just be be sure nothing had been missed or done wrong. It isn't due till mid June but wanted it doing just for peace of mind. Took it to the garge I use last Wednesday and it passed with flying colours - no advisory even :dance: The mechanic who did it was very complimentary about the car and let me take a few pics while it was up on the ramp. Took it for a spin up to the dealers to pick up a few bits and couldn't resist taking a few more once there Getting there now at long last... Thanks, Kev

Absoultely stunning mate. You've got it spot on with that combination of mods I think and the pictures look amazing. Would love to see it in the flesh this weekend but unfortunately I've got a family thing on so I won't be going. Gutted.

Hi mate, the heat sheild is in seperate pieces,the one above the backbox,another in front of the fuel tank above the centre silencer and another section down the tunnel. If you look at this pic. you can see the fixing washer,these are still available from vw,not sure about the heatsheilds themselves. If hole has gone to big for this fixing to hold try using a large washer,hope this helps you out. Kev

I hit a brick wall with that silver beam - it turns out it actually came off a Mk 3 Golf VR - same dimensions but different mounting points for the brake lines etc. so the simpler (and cheaper) option was to have my old beam taken to be blasted and coated - £25 all in! Plus the £75 for new bushes... I was at a loose end while it was away so I started to spend more time tidying up the underneath... Heat shields got a good polish Fuel filter brekets have been cleaned and zinc plated Exhaust brackets have been cleaned and zinc plated Fuel tank got a scrub down Underseal now looks good as (nearly) new When the beam was ready it didn't take long to get it built up again with the back plates and callipers (callipers were nearly new so treated myself to new carriers too). The new brake lines were a bit of a pain but went into the brackets eventually...soon it started to take shape. The exhaust was now ready to be trial fitted too... All seemed ok so the progress could finally start Here are some pics taken along the way Cheers everyone, hope you like!

Looks really good mate. Great to see another one round Manchester

Any more interest in these? I'd like 2 sets if there's to be another group buy... Thanks

How do mate? Welcome to the forum. Another vr in the Manchester area can't be bad! Get some pics of your car up in the members gallery section and let us know what your plans are. Loads of knowledgeable people on here if/when you need advice...

Looking great mate. Was gonna have my tank straps powder coated too but they cleaned up better than I thought so just sprayed them satin black and they look good enough for me. Those seat covers are a must too. Where can I get hold of a set?