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You're going to get all different opinions, Neil!
Mine is to definitely paint the sides and do so at the bonnet 'crease' and not fart about with the theory of lining up with the nose. Your eye (brain) will make the visual connection with the nose and the
hood bonnet will look better in its own right.
Also, ditch the white parts of your VW badge - Looks tedious and over done! Trying far too hard.
Just my opinions, but I don't have any doubts about them.
[Justin told me you were there when I phoned him yesterday]