Rippers 'never' finished black gti build

[Rippers]

Haha, funnily enough he drove it today. First time since I've had it. It shocked him when the boost kicked it and all the noise came. Full hooligan mode.

I was anxious he'd bring it back in one piece. Stood in the drive waiting like a meerkat.

[croak2012]

Don't say you going to paint your grill! I'm waiting for c4 trim restorer to arrive after reading your posts! expensive stuff! I'm confused now!

[Rippers]

Don't say you going to paint your grill! I'm waiting for c4 trim restorer to arrive after reading your posts! expensive stuff! I'm confused now!

Don't stress it buddy. Not done it yet. It is expensive stuff but the results are amazing. Still undecided. I might leave it yet. Just fancied a stealth black look for the front end.

You'll be pleased with c4. Do all the exterior trim with it.

[croak2012]

haha ok cool.... can you use it for the window rubber trim?

[Rippers]

I'm not sure. I think it's for the plastics rather than the rubber.

[AJP]

Liking the golf ball gear knob. Might have to stick that on my to-do list!

[Rippers]

Finally got round to the VW emblem on the boot latch yesterday.

Being an early mk5 I had the stuck on chrome one that popped off fairly easy.





I was left with a concave back plate with holes that needed filling




My daughter wanted to help too



Masked up and primed



First coat of satin



Emblem attached



I think it came out ok.



Just need a dame good detail now.

[jayha11]

Much better dude! I did this too on my old MK5

[Rippers]

Much better dude! I did this too on my old MK5

Cheers mate

[Rippers]

Disaster struck Sunday morning. Had to start over again. Used number plate tape this time.









I hate the rust round the boot latch. Once I have next years moddin budget I'll get that sorted. Let's the car down.

[lukemk5gti]

As I said before @Rippers I tried the exact same method as yourself and met the same result.

You won't ever be happy with the method you're using.

I honestly recommend you change to a mk6 handle for around £50 and you won't regret it!!!

[jayha11]

As I said before @Rippers I tried the exact same method as yourself and met the same result.

You won't ever be happy with the method you're using.

I honestly recommend you change to a mk6 handle for around £50 and you won't regret it!!!

I used a Passat handle which is the same as the MK6 and cost me £25 via ebay

[Rippers]

I wasn't sure at first but its really started to grow on me.

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