FlushyDUBz
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Bought a set of Falken winter tires
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What did you do to your MK6 today?
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golf 6
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Where did you buy from and much are they costing? am playing with the idea of winters
FlushyDUBz
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davserbic
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COLOR MATCHED SIDE MARKERS
After lurking some threads across here and MK6 forums, I made the decision to get color matched side markers. Unfortunately, NO ONE has 2.5L Golf markers in CW.
Sooooo I decided to paint my own rather than waiting or hunting down pairs that are retailing for $130 new.
I purchased Dupli-Color Candy White (LB9A) Exact-Match Automotive Paint from Amazon as well as Primer and High Gloss Clear Coat. If you scroll down, you'll see the kit paired together. Price for all three: $23.07
I popped my side markers out by unscrewing four screws T27 screws from the wheel well splash shields, peeled the plastic a smidgen and they popped out like a charm. I cleaned them with alcohol rub and some cotton cleaning pads to get all of the dirt and dust from the surface. Shortly after they were clean, I used a "00" Grade 3M brush to scratch the surface for the primer to have scratches to adhere to. Once the surface has been scuffed up lightly all the way around and edges, I applied primer to the lights and waited for the primer to cure. After curing the primer, I used 600 grit sandpaper to sand down the primer a bit by sanding in small "X" like patterns to get cross grain scratches to form. Once that was done and the dust was cleaned off again, I applied the paint. Four coats of paint, little by little the side markers began to take true color. After letting the paint cure, I applied high gloss clear coat to give them a good shine.
Take a look, not too shabby I think.
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COLOR MATCHED SIDE MARKERS
After lurking some threads across here and MK6 forums, I made the decision to get color matched side markers. Unfortunately, NO ONE has 2.5L Golf markers in CW.
Sooooo I decided to paint my own rather than waiting or hunting down pairs that are retailing for $130 new.
I purchased Dupli-Color Candy White (LB9A) Exact-Match Automotive Paint from Amazon as well as Primer and High Gloss Clear Coat. If you scroll down, you'll see the kit paired together. Price for all three: $23.07
I popped my side markers out by unscrewing four screws T27 screws from the wheel well splash shields, peeled the plastic a smidgen and they popped out like a charm. I cleaned them with alcohol rub and some cotton cleaning pads to get all of the dirt and dust from the surface. Shortly after they were clean, I used a "00" Grade 3M brush to scratch the surface for the primer to have scratches to adhere to. Once the surface has been scuffed up lightly all the way around and edges, I applied primer to the lights and waited for the primer to cure. After curing the primer, I used 600 grit sandpaper to sand down the primer a bit by sanding in small "X" like patterns to get cross grain scratches to form. Once that was done and the dust was cleaned off again, I applied the paint. Four coats of paint, little by little the side markers began to take true color. After letting the paint cure, I applied high gloss clear coat to give them a good shine.
Take a look, not too shabby I think.
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deep.mit
Go Kart Champion
uglybastard
Autocross Champion
RainX'd windshield and hatch window.
Muratti
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dasauto0108
Go Kart Champion
Got this Ipow phone holder from amazon. Looks and works pretty good :thumbup:
Not bad :thumbup: I've got a similar vent-mounted one from Brodit, which I think I also got from Amazon.
deep.mit
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Yep, vent mounts are pretty solid too. I was somehow skeptic that it will restrict the air flow. So, went for this one.
93serprise
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Attempted to install an apr sideburn fender vinyl and then ripped that shit off.
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93serprise
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Apparently damaged the paint on my fender when I removed the fender vinly....I thought it was adhesive residue but it actually looks like it removed some clear coat/paint.....fucking sucks.
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davserbic
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Apparently damaged the paint on my fender when I removed the fender vinly....I thought it was adhesive residue but it actually looks like it removed some clear coat/paint.....fucking sucks.
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FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK THAT. :scared0016::thumbdown:
93serprise
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I know right...thanks APR....ughhhh....wonder how much this shit is going to cost me to repair.
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