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by sam7wright
Fri Sep 09, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW Polo (6C) Pure White
Replies: 18
Views: 6107

Re: VW Polo (6C) Pure White

Maybe a slightly controversial one but I’ve purchased and fitted an OEM GTI spoiler onto my 6C, which I bought through Facebook Marketplace, as the previous owner had fitted an Oettinger aftermarket spoiler. It’s never been my intention to build a replica GTI but the simple fact that I love how ...
by sam7wright
Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW Polo (6C) Pure White
Replies: 18
Views: 6107

Re: VW Polo (6C) Pure White

Waited a week for the OEM lower grille to be painted gloss black but it was definitely worth it. Ties in perfectly with the gloss black upper grille, badges and wing mirror covers.
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by sam7wright
Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:03 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW Polo (6C) Pure White
Replies: 18
Views: 6107

Re: VW Polo (6C) Pure White

I’ve installed a pair of OEM gloss black wing mirror covers that had been removed from a pure white GT spec 6C Polo.

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I purchased a new black chrome exhaust tip for my wifes’ Audi A4 Avant B9 S Line and refurbished the old corroded one, which has been ...
by sam7wright
Fri Dec 24, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW Polo (6C) Pure White
Replies: 18
Views: 6107

Re: VW Polo (6C) Pure White

Thanks dude 🤙🏻 I use an AutoSmart yellow scrub pad, which has enough abrasion to remove dirt but not too much that it’ll damage the material. I use it with AutoSmart G101 but you can use any type of APC (All Purpose Cleaner) and then dry with a micro fibre towel.

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by sam7wright
Tue Nov 23, 2021 4:20 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW Polo (6C) Pure White
Replies: 18
Views: 6107

Re: VW Polo (6C) Pure White

Gloss black VW steering wheel badge installed today, matching with the exterior badges.
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by sam7wright
Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: LED Reversing light
Replies: 8
Views: 1478

Re: LED Reversing light

Autobulbs Direct

Type in your reg plate and it'll give you all the available options.

I've installed H21W Twenty20 Elegance Canbus LED, which works perfectly and is a bright white.
by sam7wright
Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW Polo (6C) Pure White
Replies: 18
Views: 6107

Re: VW Polo (6C) Pure White

Does anyone know how to change the infotainment screen from blue highlight to red highlight?

I've been working on a 66' plate, 1.2 TSI Bluemotion today and it has red highlights, which matches the back lighting on the interior buttons.

Mine:
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by sam7wright
Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:11 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW Polo (6C) Pure White
Replies: 18
Views: 6107

Re: VW Polo (6C) Pure White

**Update**

Just purchased and fitted an aftermarket gloss black upper grill off eBay, which is the same as the OEM factory fitted.

£39.99 with free delivery, ordered on Monday evening and delivered at 10:30 today (Wednesday). Aftermarket gloss black badge fits perfectly, as does the new grill ...
by sam7wright
Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:30 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW Polo (6C) Pure White
Replies: 18
Views: 6107

Re: VW Polo (6C) Pure White

With machine polishing, a byproduct is heat which can and will cause damage. Therefore, you need to move the polisher and avoid staying in the same spot for too long. There's lots to consider from the polisher speed (1 - 6), hand speed, tilting angle, amount of compound on the pad, burning through ...
by sam7wright
Sun Oct 24, 2021 7:21 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW Polo (6C) Pure White
Replies: 18
Views: 6107

Re: VW Polo (6C) Pure White

All the exterior bulbs came from Autobulbs Direct.

▪︎ Main and Dipped Beam : H4 Twenty20 LED 12v 60 55w Headlight Bulbs Pair
▪︎ Fog : H8 Twenty20 Cree LED 12v Canbus Foglight Bulb
▪︎ Side Lights and Registration Plate : 501 Twenty20 C3 Canbus LED Assorted Colours
▪︎ Reverse : H21w Twenty20 Elegance ...
by sam7wright
Sun Oct 24, 2021 4:16 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW Polo (6C) Pure White
Replies: 18
Views: 6107

Re: VW Polo (6C) Pure White

Just purchased a set of 15" BBS wheels, which are in need of a full refurbishment. Corrosion all over the wheels and 2 wheels have flat spots on the rear outer lip but nothing that can't be fixed.

The plan is to take them to Demon Wheels on Walton Summit in Preston for refurbishment and colour ...
by sam7wright
Sun Oct 10, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW Polo (6C) Pure White
Replies: 18
Views: 6107

VW Polo (6C) Pure White

Hello,

I've recently purchased a 66' plate VW Polo (6C) in Pure White as my daily driver, whilst my wife has our 66' plate Audi A4 Avant B9 S Line for ferrying around our son.

I'm a professional car detailer, so have already completed a full decontamination wash using Autosmart Tardis (Tar and ...