To colour code or not to colour code, *UPDATE - front splitter done too*

[brookesb32]

Well everyone, here is the final result. We found it much easier to remove the top half of the bumper as well for the re-fit - in fact we wish we had taken the whole lot off in one go to start with, would have been much quicker  

EDIT: for those that are thinking of doing this you need to make sure you order the tow eye cover too, as that does not come with the bumper (£5.51 - 1k6 807 441 B). If you are getting the lower bottom section sprayed too don't forget to order when getting bumper sprayed. If you are leaving it in black plastic like I did then just order and push in :)

Before

During


After



Well chuffed with the final result - just the front spoiler to do now!  

[da_ansa]

looks amazing.

[holland15h]

Looks good

[Kalpsn2000]

Looking great

Well i have a black golf, so not sure if it would be much of a difference tbh?  

It doesn’t make as much of a difference as the other colours but it does make enough of a difference to make it worth it IMO.

Mine:

[brookesb32]

Looking great

Well i have a black golf, so not sure if it would be much of a difference tbh?  

It doesn’t make as much of a difference as the other colours but it does make enough of a difference to make it worth it IMO.

Mine:

Thanks 

I agree with you as well about it being worth it on a black car, adds nice definition to the exhaust section

[PND]

Well chuffed with the final result - just the front spoiler to do now!  

Looks a thousand times better.  It's how they should have left the factory.    Glad you're pleased with it.

[brookesb32]

Looks a thousand times better.  It's how they should have left the factory.    Glad you're pleased with it.

Couldn't agree more!! 

[callis]

AH

Great pics will order mine tonight me thinks :)

Does he order the tow eye cover or is it from the steelers?

Also is the black bottom part textured or smooth black?

Many thanks :)

[brookesb32]

AH

Great pics will order mine tonight me thinks :)

Does he order the tow eye cover or is it from the steelers?

Also is the black bottom part textured or smooth black?

Many thanks :)

Thanks 

I ordered my cover from the stealers, but I'm sure if you ask Niall and give him the part number he would order it for you when he gets in the bumper.

The bottom part is textured plastic, just as it is from the factory, but you could get that coloured too in black of course :)

[callis]

Ah great cheers for the reply.

I need to have a think, either fully painted or split like yours? Misses thinks fully painted but im not sure tbh. Need to have a serious think b4 i order it....hummm 

[brookesb32]

Ah great cheers for the reply.

I need to have a think, either fully painted or split like yours? Misses thinks fully painted but im not sure tbh. Need to have a serious think b4 i order it....hummm 

Choices choices 

Personally I think they look better with a bit of definition, but each to their own. I do know a number of ED30 owners have either wrapped or painte the lower section of theirs in black to break up the colour.

But the choice as they say, is yours 

Edit: dont know if this helps, but saw this car in Canada when i was on honeymoon, fully colour coded



Simon

[Kalpsn2000]

Ah great cheers for the reply.

I need to have a think, either fully painted or split like yours? Misses thinks fully painted but im not sure tbh. Need to have a serious think b4 i order it....hummm 

Choices choices 

Personally I think they look better with a bit of definition, but each to their own. I do know a number of ED30 owners have either wrapped or painte the lower section of theirs in black to break up the colour.

But the choice as they say, is yours 

SNIP

Simon

+1 My preference also

[callis]

Well decided

Going to part code it, wil send an email tonight and order it tomorrow :)

cheers for help and pics guys 

[brookesb32]

Well decided

Going to part code it, wil send an email tonight and order it tomorrow :)

cheers for help and pics guys 

Good choice 

[callis]

Well got my rear bumper on order. 

Also spoke to Naill, he can do the Skirts for £139.99 per side. This will be new gen skirts, and finished to the same standard as the rear bumper. I havent looked into bodyshop prices so i have no idea if this is a good deal or not?

Thoughs people?