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Saintsteve

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NON oem front grill quality
« on: January 22, 2013, 10:38:03 am »
Has anyone bought one of these from eBay, is there much difference in terms of quality or fitting issues as they seem to be selling for around £40 but not sure if that's really worth buying if the fit/finish quality over the OEM one from VW is massively different.

Would like to change mine as its showing its 60k worth of impacts ..

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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2013, 12:51:58 pm »
Quote from: Saintsteve on January 22, 2013, 10:38:03 am
Has anyone bought one of these from eBay, is there much difference in terms of quality or fitting issues as they seem to be selling for around £40 but not sure if that's really worth buying if the fit/finish quality over the OEM one from VW is massively different.

Would like to change mine as its showing its 60k worth of impacts ..

 :drinking:




Mine the same, have just purchased some Plasti dip http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380532162053?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

On recommendation from Ros Eocht :happy2:

Will give it a try when I receive it, good thing is if I don't like it I can just peel it off :happy2:
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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2013, 01:09:09 pm »
I wouldnt bother with plasti-dip....  :sick:
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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2013, 01:20:51 pm »
I heard the same about PlastiDip ... Not even my 3rd choice I'm afraid..
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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2013, 01:23:09 pm »
Surely someone has purchased one of these on eBay????  :confused:
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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2013, 01:36:37 pm »
I'm not sure if it is the same item but I got mine from Awesome and the quality seems as good as OEM.  (It is possible that the Awesome one is OEM?)
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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2013, 01:52:55 pm »
Quote from: Saintsteve on January 22, 2013, 01:20:51 pm
I heard the same about PlastiDip ... Not even my 3rd choice I'm afraid..

Heard what exactly?



Looks ok to me and worth a punt at £16!

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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2013, 01:55:15 pm »
Quote from: Saintsteve on January 22, 2013, 10:38:03 am
Has anyone bought one of these from eBay, is there much difference in terms of quality or fitting issues as they seem to be selling for around £40 but not sure if that's really worth buying if the fit/finish quality over the OEM one from VW is massively different.

Would like to change mine as its showing its 60k worth of impacts ..

 :drinking:


http://www.eurowagens.com/en/vw/golf-5-jetta-5/front-grille-vw-golf-mk5-gti.html

I bought the above and it fits just fine - its not the greatest quality but it I'm happy with it.

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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2013, 01:55:32 pm »
Someone on here got reversed into a little while back and the grill was replaced from the likes of Awsome GTI. It seemed to fit VERY well and they were pleased with it. I would say vinyl wrapping is an option. I think its luck of the draw if you buy non OEM.

It was a red GTi for referance  :wink:
 
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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2013, 01:57:19 pm »
Quote from: chrisr763 on January 22, 2013, 01:55:32 pm
Someone on here got reversed into a little while back and the grill was replaced from the likes of Awsome GTI. It seemed to fit VERY well and they were pleased with it. I would say vinyl wrapping is an option. I think its luck of the draw if you buy non OEM.

It was a red GTi for referance  :wink:
 

It was me..... see post above.

http://www.eurowagens.com/en/vw/golf-5-jetta-5/front-grille-vw-golf-mk5-gti.html
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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2013, 02:13:34 pm »
Quote from: ianv5 on January 22, 2013, 01:52:55 pm
Quote from: Saintsteve on January 22, 2013, 01:20:51 pm
I heard the same about PlastiDip ... Not even my 3rd choice I'm afraid..

Heard what exactly?



Looks ok to me and worth a punt at £16!



Main reason is although thought it obvious is I want it looking OEM and not Satin looking...unless they do it in Black Gloss Dip, but the cost of a can is half of what a cost of a new grill would do. Not worth it IMO. Thankyou for the photos.
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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2013, 02:14:51 pm »
Quote from: ArildStavrum on January 22, 2013, 01:57:19 pm
Quote from: chrisr763 on January 22, 2013, 01:55:32 pm
Someone on here got reversed into a little while back and the grill was replaced from the likes of Awsome GTI. It seemed to fit VERY well and they were pleased with it. I would say vinyl wrapping is an option. I think its luck of the draw if you buy non OEM.

It was a red GTi for referance  :wink:
 

It was me..... see post above.

http://www.eurowagens.com/en/vw/golf-5-jetta-5/front-grille-vw-golf-mk5-gti.html

So it was!

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,57325.msg644115.html#msg644115

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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2013, 02:21:48 pm »
How much is a VW grille for comparison?
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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2013, 02:25:08 pm »
Quote from: Hedge on January 22, 2013, 02:21:48 pm
How much is a VW grille for comparison?

Not 100% sure Ian, but I'm sure it will be into £100+

At dealers tomorrow for MOT so will check it out.
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Re: NON oem front grill quality
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2013, 04:08:43 pm »
I believe the ones on ebay are SEL imperial parts,  If so i beileve the honeycomb is also shiney black like the main section,



http://www.crashrepairparts.com/parts/partid/VW283AJBCN/Front_Grille_GTi_Models/volkswagen/golf/hatchback-mk5?_ts=4883
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