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Offline callis

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replacement grill
« on: May 02, 2015, 04:31:10 pm »
Well its time to freshen up my front end. My grill is grey errmmmm and a few tabs broken so going to replace it. Now question is,

Where is the best place to get a grill aprt from the expensive dealers?
smooth or standard with number plate holder?

cheers all
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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2015, 04:52:19 pm »
I just got a smooth front grill plus the bottom 3 from xenonzuk. StuF also has the same fitted  :happy2:
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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2015, 05:04:59 pm »
http://www.xenonz.co.uk/golf-mk5-gti-grill.html
This kit? I was looking for a smooth us grill and found this would be good to get rid of the tired old grey looking plastics too
What's the fit like?
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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2015, 09:34:36 pm »
What's the fit like?

and is it all good quality plastic and paint finish etc....

thanks for any reply
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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2015, 07:54:34 am »
I've not fitted mine yet but StuF on here has and said it would be hard for someone to spot the difference between that and an oem grill regards to fit and quality :happy2:
I've had mine out the box and all looks really good! Can't beat it for that price!
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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2015, 09:03:06 am »
Quote from: patpong_pete on May 03, 2015, 09:34:36 pm
What's the fit like?

and is it all good quality plastic and paint finish etc....

thanks for any reply
Soon find out! I ordered one last night
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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2015, 05:11:16 pm »
Here are a couple of pics of my grille - still looking like new and fits perfect
Cant fault it for the price









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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2015, 07:06:55 pm »
Guys
Thanks for that, will order one in the week.
Looks good on the pics, just a question how are people attaching the number plates?
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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2015, 07:28:05 pm »
People usually go for bonded on magnets or suction cups. I'll be going for n35 magnets when I get round to fitting mine  :happy2:
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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2015, 07:31:11 pm »
Magnets for me - been good for way over 100mph (on a private runway)
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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2015, 07:44:38 pm »
I use both magnets and/or cups. Both are great, cups cause less scratches, ive had both on/off for years.

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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2015, 09:23:26 pm »
Quote from: MC71 on May 04, 2015, 07:44:38 pm
I use both magnets and/or cups. Both are great, cups cause less scratches, ive had both on/off for years.
What's most secure mate?
And any links to suitable magnets or caps? Must have to be pretty strong magnets to stick through bumper. Wouldn't know where to buy magnets!
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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2015, 09:34:06 pm »
These are the magnets I used

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E6PSGEM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

Araldited to the rear of the grille and to the back of the plate on felt patches so no scratches
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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2015, 11:05:39 pm »
Quote from: Mitch H on May 04, 2015, 09:23:26 pm
Quote from: MC71 on May 04, 2015, 07:44:38 pm
I use both magnets and/or cups. Both are great, cups cause less scratches, ive had both on/off for years.
What's most secure mate?
And any links to suitable magnets or caps? Must have to be pretty strong magnets to stick through bumper. Wouldn't know where to buy magnets!

Both as good as each other. I use double sided suction cups on my plastic plate and magnets on my pressed plate. I got both the magnets and suction cups from eBay, can't remember which ones but there are LOADS so just get any that are not too big.

I use 16 N35 magnets (overkill but it NEVER moves)....





Or 8 mini Double sided suction cups....





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Re: replacement grill
« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2015, 11:29:36 pm »
Love the suction cup idea. Anyone just cable tied the numberplate to the bottom grill?
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