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Chat about your MKV (6N2) Polo GTi
mikegti
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by mikegti Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:42 pm
Has anyone got and recommendations for the type of paint needed for the brake calipers on the gti?
VR6 South
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by VR6 South Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:38 pm
Have you tried T Cut or Autosol if the paint isn't shot, the original finish is pretty durable
mikegti
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by mikegti Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:12 pm
good idea I'll give that a go first.
suppose i'll have to wash the car too, havent done it for about 6 weeks
Josh_PoloGTi
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by Josh_PoloGTi Fri Nov 19, 2004 7:33 pm
I used Halfords own Red Caliper Paint on my GTi to tidy up the faded pink powder coat.
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by SpikeyG40 Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:11 pm
if its a powder coat, doesn't that mean t cut won't really do ne thing!
Prash
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by Prash Mon Nov 22, 2004 12:35 am
the red calliper coating feels more like a rubber finish to me !
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by cyhliu Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:38 am
Well I used the remaining paint from Josh's can, even less expensive!
mikegti
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by mikegti Mon Nov 22, 2004 12:13 pm
cheers guys, halfords it is then.
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by carmadaaron Mon Nov 22, 2004 3:17 pm
b different... leave it pink
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by dubpolo Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:07 pm
diffrent as in gay
! be diffrent paint them blue!
like the R, they would look really good on a silver car!
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by dubpolo Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:09 pm
i have a black kit if anyone wants?
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by carmadaaron Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:20 pm
i like silver.....smooooth look
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by Bling Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:39 pm
Rubbed a bit of polish on one through the spokes of the wheel and they do come back.
! be diffrent paint them blue! 
like the R, they would look really good on a silver car! 