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Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:58 pm
by Endi_GTI
Looks like a nice car mate. Paint looks fresh and pedals look great. Not sure about the tint/smokeed effect on any lights though :oops: but thats my opinion. Its your car man 8)

Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:54 am
by 6N2 GTI 00
Got to agree with Matt about the smoke indicators they do look pretty awful IMO but don’t be offended it's just not my cup of tea

They would probably look good with black angel eyes but the combination of smoked indicators with clear headlights just doesn't look right to me.
It's all about experimenting with cars and you choose whatever you like the most

Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:53 pm
by t.small
Got the wind deflectors fitted today after receiving a set that wasn't broken this time!

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Also finally had a go at restoring the headlights. Think there's a bit of improvement but I reckon it's going to take more time to get them looking really good.

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Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:33 am
by slarner
Looks like a sweet job on the headlights!

Mine went all horrible and we got the machine polisher on them and get most of it off! Cheeper than buying a new set!!

I think the GTI's look the nuts in black too!!

Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:36 pm
by 6N2 GTI 00
Wind Deflectors look very smart Tom 8) they seem to be massively popular these days

Set of pressed plates would look a treat on your car, the normal plates look a little bland

Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:09 pm
by t.small
6N2 GTI 00 wrote:Wind Deflectors look very smart Tom 8) they seem to be massively popular these days

Set of pressed plates would look a treat on your car, the normal plates look a little bland
Yeah I never used to like them but since my bro got them on his EP3 and I've seen a few Polos with them on they've really grown on me. I like the look of them now especially as they're tinted and blend with the windows.

I've thought about the pressed plates several times before as a few people have mentioned it. I know they'd look really good but trying not to do too much unnecessary spending at the mo and the plates that are on the Polo now look like they're near on brand new! So I figured there's no point changing them just yet.

Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:01 pm
by 6N2 GTI 00
Yeah they look awesome on EP3's, i'll have to get a set for mine eventually :)

I know exactly what you mean about the plates, they are one of the things to do when you have spare cash available.
Everything important should come first and the visual extra's are just the finishing touches

Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:51 pm
by P0l0_GTi
so sad to see this polo on wrong way imo :cry:

Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 5:13 pm
by t.small
Feel like I've had quite a productive day today! Not only did I go to work this morning but managed to wash the car this afternoon and do a couple of odd jobs I've been meaning to over the past couple of weeks.

Managed to get hold of a slightly different tail light tint and had another crack at the lights today to see if I can get a better finish. Pretty chuffed with the result! It's almost exactly what I wanted.

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Also got the chance to spray the GTI trim at the front under the grill. Although I hadn't replaced it long ago, it was already starting to turn a 'lovely' shade of pink. Looks a lot nicer now!

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Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:20 pm
by Ashcroft
Glad you've managed to sort your rear light tint out! What tint did you use this time? Did you try that polish I said?

Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:16 am
by t.small
Thanks! Yeah I opted for a different tint this time to see if it would make a difference. I used the one below; the equivalent in black. Haven't used any polish as of yet, still a bit reluctant to because of what happened last time but because of the nice gloss finish I almost don't need to.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAIL-LIGHT-TI ... 727wt_1270

Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:02 pm
by 6N2 GTI 00
Looking good Tom :) The gloss black rear lights looks really smart now, much prefer the gloss finish compared to matte

Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 10:33 pm
by t.small
Yeah I hated the matt just couldn't seem to get the gloss finish! Really pleased with it now though, especially as the colour and depth is right too.

Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:05 am
by 6N2 GTI 00
Matte black GTI badge would look good on the front though mate 8) although the OEM chrome badge does look smart too

I kept switching them on my old GTI because I couldn't decide which looked best

Re: Tom's 6N2 GTI Progress Thread

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:31 am
by t.small
6N2 GTI 00 wrote:Matte black GTI badge would look good on the front though mate 8) although the OEM chrome badge does look smart too

I kept switching them on my old GTI because I couldn't decide which looked best
Haha yeah I've thought about it before but I've decided I like the chrome :D Especially as everything else is now black. That's what I'd end up doing if I did spray it!