Post by: GTI-Rog on March 30, 2015, 08:44:39 pm
- Hi everyone, I'm Rog :happy2:
I've had a few VAG group cars now and love them.(A3 TFSIQ, S4 B6, Octavia II VRS, Corrado, Audi 80 Cab) I've turned around some unloved cars too. Just with some time and effort, some detailing knowledge and minimal amount of money.
This was my previous car (project) and 24hrs after selling the A3 3.2 VR6, which went from this:
To this :grin:
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I've got myself another performance icon. This time it's a car I have always wanted and admired, the Mk5 Golf Gti.
This is a car that is great mechanically, but lacking a little in the looks dept. It has Full VWSH and has some nice specs, auto lights and auto dimming rear view mirror, being some. The overall condition is good, it just needs sharpening up.
It needs some love and attention to take the car back in time and restore it's condition. And I Iove the challenge of turning these neglected cars around.
I will show the progress of the build throughout and upload many, many, many pics as I go.
My plans are to:
Remove any dents.
Refurb the brakes and calipers
Replace Tyres
Retrofit any upgrades as and when.
Upgrades so far...
Centre Armrest with iPod dockdoneEuro cup holder and bottle openerdoneUpdated deep red hazard switchdoneEd30 interior MatsdoneEd30 Rear Valancedone(Now standard)
Front Ed30 bumper/splitterDone(Now standard)
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Tell us what you think, all comments and tips are welcome :)
The day I picked her up! A few before pics to show what I'm up against :smiley:
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Post by: GTI-Rog on March 30, 2015, 08:55:01 pm
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Engine bay.
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Post by: GTI-Rog on March 30, 2015, 09:07:06 pm
So off with the cover.
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The air intake pipe was missing, luckily I had one spare from my Octy VRS :grin:
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Then given a quick wipe down with APC.
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The next little job was to give the headlights some restoration, I'm suprised the previous owner could see in the dark!
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Masked up..
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Rubbed down with 800 grit.
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Then 2000 grit.
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Then machined polished. :happy2:
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Post by: GTI-Rog on March 30, 2015, 09:19:27 pm
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New centre caps.
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Next up was to give the car a basic inspection clean, to see what lies ahead :scared:
Wheels first, soaked with AS Smart Wheels and left to dwell..
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Then ValetPro's Dragons Breath fallout remover!
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After, still need to be improved but a good start.
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The engine bay was APC'd and PW off.
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Post by: GTI-Rog on March 30, 2015, 09:33:44 pm
Before:
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This is what came out of one door shut...!! (passenger side)
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Drivers side! Even more.. :scared:
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APC'd the nooks and crannies.
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Then the 2BM safe wash.
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Then after rinsing and drying, it relvealed some paint defects.
This cloudy area and some deep scratches.
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After hand polishing.
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Scratches gone.
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Scratches by handle.
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After.
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The paint will be corrected later with a rotary.
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The alloys were polished with Menzerna Final Finish and dressed with AS High Shine.
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Then the finish was protected (for now) with Gtechniq CV3 Liquid Crystal sealant.
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Not too bad for a "once over" :happy2:
Post by: usmangti on March 30, 2015, 09:45:09 pm
Post by: Yorkie92 on March 30, 2015, 09:46:10 pm
Keep up the good work, car is looking loads better :happy2:
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 30, 2015, 10:00:14 pm
Key fob badge sorted :grin:
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A few of the many bits coming..
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First to change and the easiest the headlight switch.
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Then the drivers side grab handle and swiches.
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New non rubberised replacement all fitted with the new switches.
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Passenger side...a little more difficult!
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Next up the rear brake pads need replacing.... :smiley:
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 30, 2015, 10:16:14 pm
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Wheels off.
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Old, very worn pads removed.
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New pads.
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Copper slip applied.
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These were the passenger side pads :scared:
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New ones installed.
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It should stop better now :happy2:
Another job, was to replace the expansion tank as it was rotten as a pear! And to replace the coolant sensor as they're prone to failiure.
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New bottle from GSF.
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After install..
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Coolant sensor replacement.
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Old sensor removed, just in time by the looks of it :confused:
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Coolant replaced too.
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Next up....Brake vacuum pump leek :fighting:
Post by: cicco on March 30, 2015, 10:16:34 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 30, 2015, 10:19:22 pm
Post by: GTiBlues on March 30, 2015, 10:22:08 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 30, 2015, 10:32:01 pm
The leeking pump.
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I ordered this o-ring from TPS. £10! :surprised:
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3 bolts and its off...easy
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Old o-ring removed....
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This is where it all goes Pete Tong :fighting:
The o-ring is for the revised/newer pump not the older version I have on the car! And in my inpaitience I attempted to fit it, (thinking it was the correct part) and ended up snapping the aluminium casing as I tryed to force it in the hole :surprised: :scared:
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So after ordering replacement, I recieved the revised version and it fitted like a glove, job done :grin:
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I then replaced the panel filter with a Ramiar performance filter. Only £20 so I'll see how it feels, seems ok so far... :driver:
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Next up ugraded alloys :jumping:
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 30, 2015, 10:45:05 pm
Alloys before.
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New replacements....MK6 Gti genuine Monza 2 18" :drool: Collected yesterday from Marvin on this very forum :drinking:
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So, I gave them a quick clean and popped them on.
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(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7647/16981058452_8f9b6c7ab1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSyn4S)DSCN1269 (https://flic.kr/p/rSyn4S) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
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New caps fitted
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The 50/50 shot :grin:
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All fitted and looking much better :drool:
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Still settling in this pic.
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I'm properly chuffed with those, transforms the look and feel of the car completely :smiley:
Next up, (when it finally arrives) the centre armrest and euro cup holder mod.
:happy2:
Post by: Liam0205 on March 30, 2015, 10:53:46 pm
Wheels looks great btw :happy2:
Post by: jayha11 on March 30, 2015, 10:54:55 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 30, 2015, 11:10:57 pm
Great work already! Whats next on the list?
The list is never ending! :grin:
I'll carry on replacing worn parts and upgrading where I can.
The rear boot badge
Centre armrest and Ipod dock
Headunit
New interior mats
Re-map at some point
Replace/check DV valve.....
:drinking:
Post by: Pesky jones on March 30, 2015, 11:41:53 pm
Post by: usmangti on March 31, 2015, 01:01:38 am
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 31, 2015, 06:52:10 am
Awesome rob, shall be following this, also just bought a gti! Great start. I've started on the exhausts, then il be on to the rear boot handle (also ww). I think my engine could do with a clean, do you just use all purpose cleaner then rinse it off with water?
Thanks Peskyjones :smiley:
Yeah, to de-grease the engine bay, run the engine, APC cleaner, agitate with a detailing (like) brush and PW off. Carefully not over wetting any electrical areas. Wipe down with MF cloth and dress with a Plastic/rubber dressing if desired, job done :happy2:
It's funny you should call me Rob, as that's my twin brothers name (true fact) :wink:
Wow you've got a lot done quickly! Can I ask where you got the interior grab handles?
Cheers mate, I haven't mucked about on this one!
I got the grab handles on Ebay, genuine parts. Link here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-INTERIOR-GRAB-HANDLE-DOOR-TRIM-GOLF-MK5-Genuine-3dr-/400442665380 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-INTERIOR-GRAB-HANDLE-DOOR-TRIM-GOLF-MK5-Genuine-3dr-/400442665380)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-GRAB-HANDLE-DOOR-TRIM-INTERIOR-Pass-BOTH/171011609451?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3D4955e73753e44a4aa59151ecc40bc0fc%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D400442665380 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-GRAB-HANDLE-DOOR-TRIM-INTERIOR-Pass-BOTH/171011609451?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3D4955e73753e44a4aa59151ecc40bc0fc%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D400442665380)
Post by: teo_parvu on March 31, 2015, 07:36:03 am
Awesome job, on the best GTI ever made!
Post by: lukemk5gti on March 31, 2015, 09:01:28 am
Post by: Tracey on April 03, 2015, 05:26:16 pm
Post by: stuart-88 on April 03, 2015, 05:48:54 pm
Post by: MC71 on April 03, 2015, 05:55:36 pm
Post by: mvb12 on April 03, 2015, 11:39:51 pm
Wish I'd kept them now :sad1:
Post by: GTI-Rog on April 06, 2015, 07:28:19 am
Wheels looking spot on mate. :drool:
Wish I'd kept them now :sad1:
Thanks Marvin, they do look good don't they :happy2:
I'm glad you didn't keep them :grin:
Post by: GTI-Rog on April 06, 2015, 07:46:57 am
Gti wrench handle inserts.
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And the fuel release switch upgrade.
Old one removed.
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I managed to pull the connector out of the bottom of the door, without taking the whole door card off!
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And new one installed.
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Better :smiley:
I may see if I can replace the surround as it's a bit scruffy..
I also gave the car, a very quick 2 bucket wash to see how it looks now..
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Looks ok, but is in desperate need of some machine polishing.
More to come soon.. :happy2:
Post by: teo_parvu on April 07, 2015, 03:29:56 pm
Keep up the good work!
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on April 08, 2015, 11:23:17 am
Post by: Dave7692 on April 08, 2015, 11:37:22 am
Post by: Trunkstuff on April 08, 2015, 12:25:53 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on April 16, 2015, 10:37:31 pm
It's not often I get enough spare time to polish my own car(s), as I'm always polishing someone elses :smiley:
But, I had some time owing at work and decided I would use, probably the best weather day this week, to give my GTI a half decent Enhancement polish.
My main aim today was to properly cleanse, enrich, remove or reduce the heavy defects and bring clarity to the awesome Diamond Black Magic finish.
The polish of choice was Menzerna IP 2200 and a Lake Country orange cutting pad. This combo did a great job of removing the swirls.
Plus knocking back some of the horrendous deep scratches inflicted by a drying blade at the £10 wash and go....GGRRR! Don't use them people, they will ruin your car!
Some defects I left as they were too deep but I acheived the finish I could live with.
The finish was sealed and protected with Wolfs Chemicals Hard Body and topped up with Gtechniq C2v3.
I didn't quite finish all the final touches as I run out of time, but the enhancement certainly has removed the years of neglect and is looking many years younger :wink:
I'll let the pics do the rest of the talking :happy2:
Before
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Wheels cleaned.
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Claybar..
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Swirls
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7614/16983271610_136b583324_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSKGXL) (https://flic.kr/p/rSKGXL) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8826/17169164682_db2d507b9b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sabsuJ) (https://flic.kr/p/sabsuJ) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8765/17169165202_ae7d84db76_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sabsDG) (https://flic.kr/p/sabsDG) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
After polishing/correcting the paint
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50/50 shots
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(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8739/17170182601_d7d050d5e4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sagF64) (https://flic.kr/p/sagF64) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Some deeper scratches remain, but looking much better.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8824/16550632733_12d94ce91a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwjuM) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwjuM) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
On the door 50/50 passenger side
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7724/16550621773_5cf7bb0556_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwgeP) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwgeP) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7713/17144872486_0279134176_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s82XgL) (https://flic.kr/p/s82XgL) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8735/16548387484_6ecb8e0757_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdjP4A) (https://flic.kr/p/rdjP4A) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Driverside before
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7640/16983039558_80143fd910_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSJvYS) (https://flic.kr/p/rSJvYS) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
After
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7598/16548386184_9353bf9583_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdjNFb) (https://flic.kr/p/rdjNFb) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7710/16963377947_c2bf40fc36_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rQZKgz) (https://flic.kr/p/rQZKgz) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Rear lights polished too. Before
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8710/17144872746_fa789982a3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s82Xmf) (https://flic.kr/p/s82Xmf) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
After
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7724/17144877836_2701af469b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s82YS1) (https://flic.kr/p/s82YS1) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7639/17144860456_9b787ceb56_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s82TGm) (https://flic.kr/p/s82TGm) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Wing mirror before
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7721/16984632119_b9b8fbe220_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSSFoP) (https://flic.kr/p/rSSFoP) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
After
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8750/16550635623_259f514861_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwkmB) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwkmB) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Post by: amankhan786 on April 16, 2015, 10:40:44 pm
Update Time :grin:
It's not often I get enough spare time to polish my own car(s), as I'm always polishing someone elses :smiley:
But, I had some time owing at work and decided I would use, probably the best weather day this week, to give my GTI a half decent Enhancement polish.
My main aim today was to properly cleanse, enrich, remove or reduce the heavy defects and bring clarity to the awesome Diamond Black Magic finish.
The polish of choice was Menzerna IP 2200 and a Lake Country orange cutting pad. This combo did a great job of removing the swirls.
Plus knocking back some of the horrendous deep scratches inflicted by a drying blade at the £10 wash and go....GGRRR! Don't use them people, they will ruin your car!
Some defects I left as they were too deep but I acheived the finish I could live with.
The finish was sealed and protected with Wolfs Chemicals Hard Body and topped up with Gtechniq Cv3.
I didn't quite finish all the final touches as I run out of time, but the enhancement certainly has removed the years of neglect and is looking many years younger :wink:
I'll let the pics do the rest of the talking :happy2:
Before
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8700/17170793115_41853b58fd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sajNza)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/sajNza) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Wheels cleaned.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8777/16983277380_e6d91248fb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSKJFf) (https://flic.kr/p/rSKJFf) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Claybar..
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8801/17144860216_8638b39e94_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s82TCd) (https://flic.kr/p/s82TCd) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Swirls
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7614/16983271610_136b583324_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSKGXL) (https://flic.kr/p/rSKGXL) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8826/17169164682_db2d507b9b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sabsuJ) (https://flic.kr/p/sabsuJ) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8765/17169165202_ae7d84db76_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sabsDG) (https://flic.kr/p/sabsDG) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
After polishing/correcting the paint
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8800/16983269440_4f05a6860d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSKGjm) (https://flic.kr/p/rSKGjm) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
50/50 shots
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7720/17170201871_609d1ac57f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sagLPi) (https://flic.kr/p/sagLPi) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8739/17170182601_d7d050d5e4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sagF64) (https://flic.kr/p/sagF64) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Some deeper scratches remain, but looking much better.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8824/16550632733_12d94ce91a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwjuM) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwjuM) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
On the door 50/50 passenger side
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7724/16550621773_5cf7bb0556_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwgeP) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwgeP) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7713/17144872486_0279134176_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s82XgL) (https://flic.kr/p/s82XgL) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8735/16548387484_6ecb8e0757_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdjP4A) (https://flic.kr/p/rdjP4A) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Driverside before
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7640/16983039558_80143fd910_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSJvYS) (https://flic.kr/p/rSJvYS) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
After
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7598/16548386184_9353bf9583_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdjNFb) (https://flic.kr/p/rdjNFb) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7710/16963377947_c2bf40fc36_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rQZKgz) (https://flic.kr/p/rQZKgz) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Rear lights polished too. Before
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8710/17144872746_fa789982a3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s82Xmf) (https://flic.kr/p/s82Xmf) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
After
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7724/17144877836_2701af469b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s82YS1) (https://flic.kr/p/s82YS1) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7639/17144860456_9b787ceb56_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s82TGm) (https://flic.kr/p/s82TGm) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Wing mirror before
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7721/16984632119_b9b8fbe220_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSSFoP) (https://flic.kr/p/rSSFoP) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
After
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8750/16550635623_259f514861_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwkmB) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwkmB) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Hello bud
Where are you based
Post by: GTI-Rog on April 16, 2015, 10:48:13 pm
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7669/17170184031_47ac690d9b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sagFvH) (https://flic.kr/p/sagFvH) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
After an IPA wipe down to remove any polishing oils.
The finish was sealed with Wolf's Chemicals Hard Body Ceramic coating which can last upto 2 years.
Curing in these pics.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7725/17144887076_59b6b94dac_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s832Bj) (https://flic.kr/p/s832Bj) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7602/17170780455_1b39a8c29e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sajJNT) (https://flic.kr/p/sajJNT) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
It was topped up with Gtechniq Cv3 Liquid Crystal sealant to add gloss, wetness and hydrophobic qualities.
The plastics and tyres were dressed.
Here are the after pics :grin:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7718/16983043688_cb3aace5ba_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSJxd5) (https://flic.kr/p/rSJxd5) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7700/16983271960_a7110ab2d2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSKH4N) (https://flic.kr/p/rSKH4N) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7682/17170790455_1e22f099b7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sajMMi) (https://flic.kr/p/sajMMi) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7706/16550634743_719cd41ce3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwk6r) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwk6r) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7629/17144885896_23434c3990_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s832fY) (https://flic.kr/p/s832fY) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7626/16983034928_9fd035b398_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSJuB3) (https://flic.kr/p/rSJuB3) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8823/16550615933_006c71c565_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwev8) (https://flic.kr/p/rdwev8) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8788/16963388207_be6de1c926_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rQZNjt) (https://flic.kr/p/rQZNjt) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
I am very happy with the way it came out, it's starting to look younger, that's for sure :drool:
Thanks for looking, comments welcome :happy2:
Next up, once I have all the parts, is to install the armrest and new HU etc.
Post by: GTI-Rog on April 16, 2015, 10:50:09 pm
Hello bud
Where are you based
Milton Keynes :happy2:
Post by: amankhan786 on April 16, 2015, 10:52:24 pm
Youve done a amazing job with your car bud
Post by: monte on April 16, 2015, 10:56:27 pm
Keep it up and I'm sure in a few years this will be an epic build thread. :congrats:
Post by: samx300 on April 17, 2015, 03:27:56 pm
Post by: lukemk5gti on April 17, 2015, 03:42:01 pm
Post by: Stanipkiss on April 17, 2015, 05:40:49 pm
Post by: teo_parvu on April 17, 2015, 08:16:51 pm
:congrats: This takes talent.
Post by: GTI-Rog on April 17, 2015, 08:27:57 pm
When you polished it did you use the one single polish and go over the entire car or did you go across a range of polishes from lighter to coarser abrasive qualities? Looks great! That 50:50 split really shows the difference!!
Thanks for the great comments :happy2:
Yes Luke, I used menzerna IP 2200 as a single stage polish, using long passes, so the abrasives cut effectively intitially, then gradually break down to leave a very glossy finish. I did multiple passes on the heavily damaged panels (which was most of the car to be honest!).
If I had more time, I could have followed up with Menzerna Final Finish to refine. It does help using a rotary polisher too, as it removes the defects a lot quicker than a standard DA, but you have to know what you're doing.
I am pleased with the finish Though. I have left plenty of clearcoat to give it another refining polish when its required. It is hard to beat Menzerna polishes for hard paints like the VAG group tend to have. Makes the job a lot easier. I have tried others (scholls concepts and wolfs chemicals) but I always come back to Menzerna :smiley:
Sorry if that comes across a bit nerdy
8)
Rog
Post by: GTI-Rog on April 17, 2015, 08:29:31 pm
OMG! It looks a million times better now.
:congrats: This takes talent.
Thanks man :happy2: :drinking:
Post by: lukemk5gti on April 18, 2015, 03:53:51 pm
When you polished it did you use the one single polish and go over the entire car or did you go across a range of polishes from lighter to coarser abrasive qualities? Looks great! That 50:50 split really shows the difference!!
Thanks for the great comments :happy2:
Yes Luke, I used menzerna IP 2200 as a single stage polish, using long passes, so the abrasives cut effectively intitially, then gradually break down to leave a very glossy finish. I did multiple passes on the heavily damaged panels (which was most of the car to be honest!).
If I had more time, I could have followed up with Menzerna Final Finish to refine. It does help using a rotary polisher too, as it removes the defects a lot quicker than a standard DA, but you have to know what you're doing.
I am pleased with the finish Though. I have left plenty of clearcoat to give it another refining polish when its required. It is hard to beat Menzerna polishes for hard paints like the VAG group tend to have. Makes the job a lot easier. I have tried others (scholls concepts and wolfs chemicals) but I always come back to Menzerna :smiley:
Sorry if that comes across a bit nerdy
8)
Rog
Absolutely not! I'd be just like yourself. Summer detail is coming up and it's good to get other people's info.
I have chemic guys V40, V60 and V80 so I'll probably do all 3 again.
Post by: GTI-Rog on April 18, 2015, 05:43:31 pm
If you have already detailed your car using all 3 polishing stages, I personally would only do the refining stages to refinish. Remember, unless you are measuring the paint depth with a PDG you maybe removing too much clearcoat, and you don't want that!
It sounds like you have a good regime anyway, so is unlikely you will need to fully correct the paint again :happy2:
Post by: J400uk on April 19, 2015, 11:13:50 am
Post by: GTI-Rog on May 01, 2015, 04:49:33 pm
Nice progress thread, keep up the good work! You'd never know its 10 years old.
Thanks J400uk, that's the aim :happy2:
*update*
I managed complete a few more jobs on the GTI :grin:
First up, I gave the interior a good going over. This is the first interior clean since buying the car, so it had all previous owners dirt and crap in it :sick:
The process: Thorough vacuum, APC'd the plastics, shampoo'd all seats, carpets and headlining with Chemical Guys Fabric Clean. Then plastics were dressed with Gtechniq Matt Dash.
Before:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7739/17145050468_902705b9f4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s83Sbq)DSCN1944 (https://flic.kr/p/s83Sbq) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8847/17332843305_7bc4d6dddb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/spDmrX)DSCN1946 (https://flic.kr/p/spDmrX) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8880/17145052128_72974e1c8d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s83SF3)DSCN1960 (https://flic.kr/p/s83SF3) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8753/17332844295_c2c695086b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/spDmK2)DSCN1971 (https://flic.kr/p/spDmK2) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8747/17125400317_d1db1b5b97_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s6j9SH)DSCN1972 (https://flic.kr/p/s6j9SH) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
After:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8726/17306863066_dfdee61211_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/snmcqN)DSCN1973 (https://flic.kr/p/snmcqN) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8704/16712575013_b4de414cf9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rsQji4)DSCN1980 (https://flic.kr/p/rsQji4) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7712/17145053618_072a443db6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s83T7J)DSCN1982 (https://flic.kr/p/s83T7J) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
All the leather parts were cleaned with Gliptone Liquid Leather cleaner and conditioner.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7697/17306864056_28538b337e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/snmcHS)DSCN1984 (https://flic.kr/p/snmcHS) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Looking and smelling alot better :smiley:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7765/16712579953_7e55892ab6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rsQkLe)DSCN1995 (https://flic.kr/p/rsQkLe) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8805/17145274450_584db231bd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s851Lb)DSCN1999 (https://flic.kr/p/s851Lb) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Next up, replace the damaged RCD500...
Post by: GTI-Rog on May 01, 2015, 05:07:10 pm
I will be adding a centre armrest and Ipod dock soon, this is perfect for my needs and looks nicer with the silver buttons.
Before
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7740/17146600539_351598fff8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s8bNXM)DSCN1986 (https://flic.kr/p/s8bNXM) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8885/17145055188_99baee41c7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s83TzN)DSCN2004 (https://flic.kr/p/s83TzN) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7684/17125402947_31630a2b47_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s6jaE4)DSCN2005 (https://flic.kr/p/s6jaE4) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8816/16710378204_965d1ac1d9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rsD4g3)DSCN2006 (https://flic.kr/p/rsD4g3) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
New replacement :smiley:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8767/17306873416_3a70d3ac9f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/snmfvf)DSCN2008 (https://flic.kr/p/snmfvf) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Next up, replace the Cam Follower :scared: :grin:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7682/17330957462_aefe179db2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sptFRq)DSCN2009 (https://flic.kr/p/sptFRq) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8888/16710383034_f682b1ea75_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rsD5Gj)DSCN2010 (https://flic.kr/p/rsD5Gj) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Old one looking a little worn but not too bad actually!
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8737/17125408527_1faf2c2b51_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s6jcjg)DSCN2012 (https://flic.kr/p/s6jcjg) by rogfree43 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Old vs new
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New one oiled up and installed.
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All back together and all good :happy2:
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Next install Carbonio air intake. Another bargain find on the forum :happy2:
I know it's not that effective, but every little helps and I like the look of them.
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Next..I'll be fitting the armrest, ipod dock and the euro cup holder over the weekend.... :laugh:
Cheers for looking, comments welcome :smiley:
Post by: GTiBlues on May 01, 2015, 08:16:12 pm
Post by: dazza on May 01, 2015, 09:08:06 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on May 01, 2015, 09:16:41 pm
Didnt realise you can just pop the fascia off. Thought you had to start from the top of the dash working your way down.
In fairness, it's the first time removing the fascia, so I was guessing a little! I just lifted the top half up a bit and unscrewed the front panel and pulled it off, worked well. The previous owners weren't so careful as they had scratched and marked the panels :fighting:
You don't hang about do you? This is progressing nicely good work.
Thanks dazza, I've had a bit of practice on previous tfsi based cars, which helps with some of the jobs. I must say, I am enjoying modding and changing parts on the car. It's all adding up to a nicer car to own and drive :driver:
Post by: Owencash on May 03, 2015, 10:42:09 am
Post by: Pesky jones on May 03, 2015, 04:06:47 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on May 03, 2015, 04:18:58 pm
Did you oil the follower yourself? I'm fitting mine soon, and thought you didn't need to because they're already oiled?
I did, just to be sure :happy2:
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on May 03, 2015, 04:44:08 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on May 18, 2015, 04:10:23 pm
Centre armest, ipod dock and euro cup holder install.
My collection of parts, collected over the last few months.
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Standard trim.
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Removed these screws
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Then found this one hiding!
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Earth connected for the iPod loom.
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The white ipod connector in place ready for the HU.
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Then all back in place! Took a couple of attemps to fit, as the armrest was sitting on the ipod cable :fighting:
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Euro cup holder and bottle opener.
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Ipod dock and classic iPod in place.
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Worked straight away too, no coding required....awesome :smiley:
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Rear vents.
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Rear cup holders
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All done! The biggest challange was remembering where all the screws went :grin:
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Post by: GTI-Rog on May 18, 2015, 04:34:39 pm
Replace the Diverter Valve. This is located on the turbo and controls the amount of boost for the engine. The rubber diaphragm tends to go on these and my car has been feeling sluggish and down on power. I was also getting a hissing sound in the cockpit.
This is the brand new DV, I have gone for the G revision, after reading the reviews on here, if it's not good I'm gonna blame you lot :grin:
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The easiest access is through the wheel arch, so off with the alloy. Unclip the connector and undo 3 5M allen key bolts and...
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Voila...one very split and sorry for itself DV!! This top part just fell out, it had obviously had enough!
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As you can see very split! I'm surprised it held any boost at all!
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This has been on the car from new, nearly 10 years, I'm not surprised it's knackered!
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New shiny upgraded rubber diaphragm, ready to go in.
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After fitting, I went for a test drive and what a difference!! All the ponies have returned to the stable. It pulls strong all the way to the redline and is so,so much quicker, feels like a different car now! :driver: :evilgrin:
Post by: jayha11 on May 18, 2015, 05:39:39 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on May 18, 2015, 07:30:04 pm
Great work Roger. I plan on installing the revision G also. Cannot believe how bad your original valve was! Im impressed with the turn around on the seats also, think I will be ordering some of the Chemical Guys fabric cleaner. Keep up the good work!
Cheers Jay :happy2:
I have installed the rev D, on previous cars, which had been fine. But after doing some research the Rev G is supposed to be better, we'll see :grin:
The old DV was bad wasn't it! How the previous owners didn't notice is beyond me! :stupid:
I was quite happy to find it that knackered, as it meant there was more power to be had from the engine :laugh:
CG Fabric Clean is great stuff too, it can be diluted 10:1 and will last you ages. I had my last bottle for 3 years+ :happy2:
Rog
Post by: Pesky jones on May 18, 2015, 08:08:14 pm
Post by: MarkyN on May 20, 2015, 12:48:41 pm
Post by: jayha11 on May 20, 2015, 01:03:55 pm
Where did you get the Rev G from? Mines 10 year old DSG and thinking I should buy one just incase the previous owner has not changed it. Also is there s guide or something to help me out with the changing?http://www.awesomegti.com/oem-2-0t-diaphragm-diverter-valve-06f-145-710g (http://www.awesomegti.com/oem-2-0t-diaphragm-diverter-valve-06f-145-710g) Here you go Mark
Post by: Pesky jones on May 20, 2015, 02:01:56 pm
As for a guide I'll tell you how I did mine
-Remove wheel
-Remove the front half of the black plastic arch lining by undoing the torx screws - there's quite a few to undo.
-Locate DV - its good to use a torch here. Some recommend taping a torch in the direction of the DV so you have hands free.
-First off, remove the electrical connection to the DV (you do this using the same method for removing any other electrical connection in the car. I use a small flathead to prise back the catch)
-Undo the three bolts holding in the DV. These bolts are hex bolts. Although it could technically be done with a simple hex key, it would be very fidly. I used a small ratchet spanner with an extension to make it a lot easier.
-Take out the DV and replace, then just do the reverse of the above procedure for fitting.
Some recommend using threadlock on the bolts when putting them back. I didn't.
If you do a search on the forum for DV/Diverter Valve you'll get other guides people have done that you can use this in conjunction with. Some have pictures which is very usefull.
Post by: MarkyN on May 20, 2015, 02:02:16 pm
Post by: MarkyN on May 20, 2015, 02:04:48 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on May 20, 2015, 04:30:15 pm
Where did you get the Rev G from? Mines 10 year old DSG and thinking I should buy one just incase the previous owner has not changed it. Also is there s guide or something to help me out with the changing?
I got mine from TPS, same price as Awesome Gti. Check if there's one local to you, they had them in stock in Milton Keynes, it maybe the same for other areas.
I pretty much followed the same guide as Peskyjones (cheers mate :happy2:), although, I didn't bother removing the arch liner, access was a little tight but easy enough. As said, search the forum there's loads of information on this.
I'd be surprised if the original DV was still intact after 10 years, mine certainly weren't, so definitely worth checking. Although it may have been changed previously, you won't know until you remove it . Like me you'll be hoping it is knackered, as it means more power to be restored :grin:
:happy2:
Post by: MrACD on May 21, 2015, 09:00:58 am
I get my GTi this weekend (hopefully) - it's also black but a 5 door...
If I can get it looking half as good I will be happy :happy2:
Also, did you notice any difference in the ride from the 17's to the 18's?
To be honest back in 2008/9 I had a 3 door GTi with the 18's but can't remember! :rolleye:
Post by: GTI-Rog on May 22, 2015, 09:09:58 pm
Awesome! I just read the whole thread, learned some new things along the way.
I get my GTi this weekend (hopefully) - it's also black but a 5 door...
If I can get it looking half as good I will be happy :happy2:
Also, did you notice any difference in the ride from the 17's to the 18's?
To be honest back in 2008/9 I had a 3 door GTi with the 18's but can't remember! :rolleye:
Thanks man :drinking:
The ride on the 17's was nice and smooth, less crashy over bumps etc. The 18's are noisier on the road, but that could be down to the tyres. I feel the road better on the 18's and they look the business, which helps :grin:
Post by: GTI-Rog on June 04, 2015, 06:57:47 am
My original mats were very worn and one was missing. So was on the look out for some cheap original mats on eBay. When I managed to bag some rare Edition 30 car mats for the GTI. For a princely sum of £26 + packaging (£34) ! Bargain, normally around £120 new!
They were in good condition, but needed a good clean up.
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Passenger side brushed off, ready for shampooing and a scrub.
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I had to change over the round connectors to the oval, off the original mats.
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All scrubbed and looking more presentable.
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Next up.....change the steering wheel trims. The usual peeled off finish, why did they think this would last?
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Anyway....easy fix. Pull off old ones...
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Push in the replacement....
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All done and looking much improved :happy2:
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Interior updates done.......for now :wink:
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The next issue to sort out is my annoying coolant leak. Only filled this up a couple of days ago! After some research (on here :happy2:), I found it out to be another common issue with the TFSI engine.
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This is the area in question. Water leaking out and sitting on the gearbox housing. It is coming from a pipe connector union on the side of the cylinder head. An O-ring perishes and starts to leak.
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This is the part in question. Replacement from TPS. £16.
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This is the O-ring in question.
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Part number for anyone who needs it.
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Ok, so on with the fix....wish me luck!
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First off, I pulled the coolant temp sensor out and drained the coolant. Then after a massive amount of faffing to pry off most of the hose pipes, I decided just to loosen the connector and not remove it completely with some of the hoses still attached. And replace the O-ring only, good decision, me thinks! :happy2:
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I took off the completely dryed out and crusty O-ring.
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This I took off the new part. You can't buy this separately. Pity..
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New O-ring in place.
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All back together. It's seems like it has cured the leak for now, we'll see if it does long term. :scared:
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That's it for now, more improvements to come soon...... :grin:
Rog
Post by: lukemk5gti on June 04, 2015, 08:45:36 am
@MarkyN (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11570) I recently did mine. I got mine from local VW dealer
As for a guide I'll tell you how I did mine
-Remove wheel
-Remove the front half of the black plastic arch lining by undoing the torx screws - there's quite a few to undo.
-Locate DV - its good to use a torch here. Some recommend taping a torch in the direction of the DV so you have hands free.
-First off, remove the electrical connection to the DV (you do this using the same method for removing any other electrical connection in the car. I use a small flathead to prise back the catch)
-Undo the three bolts holding in the DV. These bolts are hex bolts. Although it could technically be done with a simple hex key, it would be very fidly. I used a small ratchet spanner with an extension to make it a lot easier.
-Take out the DV and replace, then just do the reverse of the above procedure for fitting.
Some recommend using threadlock on the bolts when putting them back. I didn't.
If you do a search on the forum for DV/Diverter Valve you'll get other guides people have done that you can use this in conjunction with. Some have pictures which is very usefull.
There you go - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,87824.msg893078.html#msg893078
Post by: GTI-Rog on June 15, 2015, 09:49:16 pm
Quite literally, all I did was a 2BM (2 Bucket Method) wash and dryed with a big drying towel, dressed the tyres and that's it!
The Wolf's Chemicals Hard Body Nano Ceramic Sealant, I applied in April this year, still looking amazing :happy2:
Whilst I was there, I re-aligned the front nearside headlight, as it was knocking the front bumper shut line out at the side. This was annoying me badly :fighting:
I also re-finished and polished the headlights again, as I rushed them a little the first time round...
Anyway, it came out alright I reckon, here are some pics 8)
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Rog :happy2:
Post by: Raincloud on June 16, 2015, 03:11:28 pm
Could you tell me where you got the replacement steering wheel trims from and how much?
Post by: GTI-Rog on June 16, 2015, 06:42:23 pm
Great thread mate, car looking good :happy2:
Could you tell me where you got the replacement steering wheel trims from and how much?
Cheers mate it's getting there :smiley:
I got the steering wheel trims off the for sale forum on here for £10, then I realised they the same as the ones I took off, but stripped of the "rubber paint". You maybe better off removing the finish and replacing your original trims, still looks the part IMO.
Rog
Post by: Raincloud on June 16, 2015, 06:51:54 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on September 08, 2015, 02:45:02 pm
First little update. Install the new Hazard switch.
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The next update, is slightly better and bigger :wink:
I managed to bag, for a great price, an upgrade part for the Golf.......large parcel arrived yesterday. :laugh:
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All unwrapped! An edition 30 rear valance already in Diamond Black Magic paint code!
Been searching for ages and this popped up on eBay.
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It has a bit of surface damage, which should machine polish out ok. looks rough here though!
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Ok, onto the install. This isn't exactly a guide, but it may help someone?
The standard GTI valance, looks ok but I prefer a colour coded valance.
I needed to remove the whole rear bumper to be able to separate the bottom half and replace with the Ed 30 Valance.
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First I removed the screws in the wheel arches.
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Then I removed 4 screws from under the edge of the valance.
Followed by removing the rear lights, this is to gain access to the next 4 screws holding the rear panel on the car body.
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Lights removed, to remove these bolts. Quite filthy behind there isn't it!
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And after a bit of faffing with a couple of reluctant screws, it was off!
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I gave the area a good clean, not perfect but better
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The old valance was pulled off carefully, not to damage any lugs.
The Ed 30 valance was then pushed back onto the rear panel, and being a genuine part, it fitted perfectly! It was then fitted back on to the car.
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I hand polished the Valance with Scholls Concepts S3 polish to knock back the scratches and painted out the worst of the deeper scratches.
I will follow up with a machine polish.
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All installed and looking great after a wipe down with Maguires Quick Detailing spray.
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The colour match is very good too, I'm well happy!
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Bad ass!!
Still need to find a towing eye cover though!
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Loving the look of the car, but I will continue to find parts to improve the car, so the next will be the Ed 30 front splitter.....watch this space.
Thanks for taking the time to look.
:happy2:
Post by: xjay1337 on September 08, 2015, 02:53:07 pm
Post by: Lyons on September 08, 2015, 04:08:49 pm
My only gripe is the positioning of your number plate!
Post by: GTI-Rog on September 08, 2015, 04:17:39 pm
Looks great with the ED30 splitter. Sideskirts need painting badly though .
Cheers Xjay :happy2:
Yeah, I know, all in good time :smiley:
Looks well.
My only gripe is the positioning of your number plate!
Thanks Lyons :smiley:
I had noticed, but that's where the previous owner had screwed in the plate :fighting: :stupid:
That will addressed when I get some new plates and surrounds.
Post by: jayha11 on September 09, 2015, 09:43:08 am
Post by: GTI-Rog on September 10, 2015, 06:42:25 am
Looks great Rog! I fitted the Ed30 bumper on mine a few months back too. Couldn't wait to get rid of the standard bumper.
Cheers Jay, you should put some pics up of yours :happy2:
It is amazing how much better it looks, makes the car look more premium in my eyes :smiley:
I'll keep the standard valance just incase, this one gets damaged.
I've also managed to find a towing eye cover, in black too, so I'll be fitting that to finish it off nicely :grin:
Post by: Rossimac on September 10, 2015, 08:42:01 am
I got the tow eye cover from VW for about £18, it just needed to be painted.
I'll get the part number later for you.
Post by: jayha11 on September 11, 2015, 09:16:15 pm
Looks great Rog! I fitted the Ed30 bumper on mine a few months back too. Couldn't wait to get rid of the standard bumper.
Cheers Jay, you should put some pics up of yours :happy2:
It is amazing how much better it looks, makes the car look more premium in my eyes :smiley:
I'll keep the standard valance just incase, this one gets damaged.
I've also managed to find a towing eye cover, in black too, so I'll be fitting that to finish it off nicely :grin:
It certainly does mate. I have some pics in my progress thread if you fancy a butchers. Will be adding some more updates soon! http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,97064.msg961372.html#msg961372 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,97064.msg961372.html#msg961372)
Post by: Rossimac on September 11, 2015, 10:47:49 pm
Ed30 valance looks great!
I got the tow eye cover from VW for about £18, it just needed to be painted.
I'll get the part number later for you.
Here you go - 1C0-807-241-A-GRU
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Post by: GTI-Rog on September 12, 2015, 07:20:23 am
Looks great Rog! I fitted the Ed30 bumper on mine a few months back too. Couldn't wait to get rid of the standard bumper.
Cheers Jay, you should put some pics up of yours :happy2:
It is amazing how much better it looks, makes the car look more premium in my eyes :smiley:
I'll keep the standard valance just incase, this one gets damaged.
I've also managed to find a towing eye cover, in black too, so I'll be fitting that to finish it off nicely :grin:
It certainly does mate. I have some pics in my progress thread if you fancy a butchers. Will be adding some more updates soon! http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,97064.msg961372.html#msg961372 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,97064.msg961372.html#msg961372)
Nice one Jay. I've checked your thread out, looks cracking man :happy2:
Ed30 valance looks great!
I got the tow eye cover from VW for about £18, it just needed to be painted.
I'll get the part number later for you.
Here you go - 1C0-807-241-A-GRU
Thanks for that Rossimac!
I did get one from eBay already painted, turned out he sent the wrong part number :stupid:
I was trying to get away with not painting it, but I suppose I'll have to now haha
Cheers for the part number :happy2:
Post by: ashbignall on September 13, 2015, 08:00:49 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on October 03, 2015, 01:38:29 pm
Outstanding work!
Thanks Ash, :happy2: I'm chipping away at it :grin:
Little update :smiley:
A few more improvements made.
First really simple and popular add-on, £3 from eBay, an Ignition barrel surround. I chose aluminum to match the interior.
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Then the next little fix, was to replace the indicator lens. As you can see, it's seen better days :sick:
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Here's a little "guide" for anyone who needs it.
Firstly, remove the cap. Gently pull outwards from bottom and it will start to come away, be carefull not to snap anything!
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Then the mirror, I used a small screwdriver to ease it off from the inside, very easy.
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Disconnect the power terminals.
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Then your're left with the motor. Then remove the 3 screws around the outside to remove the motor. to gain access to the rest of the screws, you need to remove.
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Leaving this.
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Next, simply undo the screws and push the lens out. Then disconnect the cable to the indicator.
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Your're then left with this "mess" :grin:
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New genuine, replacement part.
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Reconnect the cable.
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Re-assemble and remember to connect these terminals up.
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Mirror pushed back on.
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And all back complete :smiley:
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Took me less than 15 mins, not bad considering I have'nt done one of these before!
Next up the Tailgate latch :happy2:
Post by: GTI-Rog on October 03, 2015, 02:09:49 pm
Again, not teaching people to suck eggs, but hopefully my little "How to" might help or inspire someone to do theirs' :smiley:
Obviously a common sight on most early Mk5 Golfs :fighting:
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This is the replacement, from a 2008 Golf. £20 off Ebay again! It has a 3D logo but not the soft closing action. But I'm not too bothered by that.
I've already given it a good clean and polished the chrome with Britmax Easy Cut.
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To fit the replacement I need to remove the tailgate plastic panel. This is always a worrying time as it is usual to break a few clips!
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First, you need to remove 2 screws from inside the grab handles.
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Then I masked up the edges of the tailgate, to get a screwdriver in between the plastic, to help pull the panel off. So after some grazed knuckles and alot of pulling, swearing and more pulling, it came off....and without breaking any clips... woohoo!! :jumpmove:
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Then it's on to removing the old latch.
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Disconnect the cable (remembering not to close the tailgate as you can't open it again from the outside!)
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To gain access to all the screws I needed to remove/move the wiper motor. This became hard, as it would not budge!!
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So, I just removed the wiper motor bolts (10MM) and pulled it down a little to gain access..
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...to remove this torxhead screw (T25).
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Remove the old latch and voila..
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Install the new replacement. Re-fit is the reversal of removal. Easy :smiley:
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All done!
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Close up, after dressing with Gtechniq C4, to retore the black centres. I may stick something in them anyway.
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I am happy with how it looks now, much smarter IMO.
Thanks for looking :happy2:
Post by: JustSho on October 04, 2015, 09:21:20 am
I might be replacing my boot handle today but thinking about removing the chrome bit and painting inlay part of it to match my car and stick the chrome back on!
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Post by: Liam0205 on October 04, 2015, 01:48:45 pm
Post by: Monster_Mike on October 04, 2015, 06:26:34 pm
Mike
Post by: GTI-Rog on October 04, 2015, 07:32:22 pm
Another great guide Rog, looks much better now
Thanks Liam :happy2:
Thanks for posting up all the work you have carried out, I've got to do many of these my self and you've broken them down in nice bite size chunks.. Especially doing both front and rear light lenses..
Mike
Thanks Mike, it's my pleasure mate! I really enjoy doing the thread :smiley:
I've learnt so much from similar posts like this over the years. I feel I'm doing my bit to help or inspire people do these jobs....which the dealers would charge a small fortune for doing. When all it takes a bit of knowledge and a few basic tools.
I've also made a great record of the progress that I can look back upon, in the years to come and reminisce :grin:
Post by: FrameSet on October 04, 2015, 08:25:01 pm
Post by: RyanGTI on October 04, 2015, 09:05:30 pm
Thanks for posting up all the work you have carried out, I've got to do many of these my self and you've broken them down in nice bite size chunks.. Especially doing both front and rear light lenses..I second this, finding this thread very inspiring and helpful to those of us who aren't so confident diving in and doing stuff our self's. Thanks!
Mike
Post by: Monster_Mike on October 04, 2015, 10:57:08 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on October 05, 2015, 01:13:33 pm
I'd love to give a machine polisher a go, always been a bit apprehensive I guess.. Now I've just got my black gti its defo entering my mind again. And seeing your results, if I can get mine looking 50% as good it'd be a great improvement! Did you follow a guide on the lenses? I guess you used wet and dry paper on the 800 and 2000 grits before you buffed them up? Are you going to buff up your exhaust tips? One of mine looks like yours did with the sun blistering sort of damage on it.. You did an amazing job on yours though.. Look brand new now!!!! :happy2:
Cheers Mike :smiley:
As you probably know, black cars are a lot harder to keep. They will always keep you busy cleaning and detailing mate, I've had four black cars now and they have all needed major paint correcting....but they look immense when detailed and polished 8)
Machine polishing (with a DA polisher) isn't too bad, you just need all the right products to begin with. Then you need to ideally get a professional to show how to use it! If you can't get that you can pick it up from YouTube. Practice on an old panel to begin with to get the desired results. Although you would have to go mental to damage the paint with a DA! Never say never though :grin:
Go over to Detailing world for loads of info on what products you need and loads of video how to demos to guide you.
I did a 3 day course a few years ago, one to one with top (ex swissvax instructor) Detailer, Tony Spears. (Look him up :wink:) cost me a bit. But, I learnt how to use a Rotary polisher properly and how to detail a car without all the marketing bullsh*t!.
To do the headlights, yeah I used wet and dry, going in opposite directions for each grade of paper, low to high grade, then buffed the sanding marks out, with the a rotary polisher. They look better but really need replacing as they're still not 100%..
There is a great how to guide by AMMO NYC on YouTube, which is what I went by.
The exhaust tips, I polish with Autosol and wire wool, then follow up with Britmax Twins metal polish, every time I detail the car. The tips are quite old and tired, so are nearly impossible to get perfect. They certainly look better than when I first picked the golf up :smiley:
Post by: Monster_Mike on October 05, 2015, 03:36:48 pm
From what I've read about DA and Rotary polishers there is definitely a high level of expertise to master the art of the rotary.. Think I'll leave that to the pros like you :wink:
I'll give the lights a go for sure.. and as you said, even if they aren't perfect i guess it'll do until a cheap set pop up on here or on the bay..
Autosol and wire wool was exactly my plan so thats good.. Did you seal them afterwards? or is there no need?
I'll defo put together a progress thread once I get started on mine, ordered a few bits online so hoping to get going later this week..
Whats next on yours??
Mike
Post by: dazza on October 05, 2015, 04:42:17 pm
From what I've read about DA and Rotary polishers there is definitely a high level of expertise to master the art of the rotary.. Think I'll leave that to the pros like you :wink:
You could go for a forced drive dual action polisher. I have a das 6 and will be upgrading to a FLEX XC 3401 VRG Positive Drive Orbital Polisher soon. As a newbie don't trust my self with a rotary polisher.
Post by: RyanGTI on October 05, 2015, 05:17:26 pm
Yeah a DA polisher is probably what I'm looking at.. something like a DAS-6 Pro.. I had a good read of Jay's guide on here.. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,74892.0.html So maybe looking at a mix of CG Hex pads and Menzerna products.. But I will definitely have a look over at Detailing World and see what other recommendations are there.. I have a car breakers right near me so I can get car panels for pennies to practise on.. (which i definitely intend on doing before the Gti!)I have been looking into this also and when I saw how good rogs work was I dropped him a message about which DA polisher might be good to start with, pretty sure that's the one he suggested
From what I've read about DA and Rotary polishers there is definitely a high level of expertise to master the art of the rotary.. Think I'll leave that to the pros like you :wink:
I'll give the lights a go for sure.. and as you said, even if they aren't perfect i guess it'll do until a cheap set pop up on here or on the bay..
Autosol and wire wool was exactly my plan so thats good.. Did you seal them afterwards? or is there no need?
I'll defo put together a progress thread once I get started on mine, ordered a few bits online so hoping to get going later this week..
Whats next on yours??
Mike
I'm going to grab one next month and have a go at my mums car, if that no good, then my sisters, basically anyone's but mine until I get half decent at it
Post by: Monster_Mike on October 05, 2015, 05:24:09 pm
Yeah a DA polisher is probably what I'm looking at.. something like a DAS-6 Pro.. I had a good read of Jay's guide on here.. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,74892.0.html So maybe looking at a mix of CG Hex pads and Menzerna products.. But I will definitely have a look over at Detailing World and see what other recommendations are there.. I have a car breakers right near me so I can get car panels for pennies to practise on.. (which i definitely intend on doing before the Gti!)I have been looking into this also and when I saw how good rogs work was I dropped him a message about which DA polisher might be good to start with, pretty sure that's the one he suggested
From what I've read about DA and Rotary polishers there is definitely a high level of expertise to master the art of the rotary.. Think I'll leave that to the pros like you :wink:
I'll give the lights a go for sure.. and as you said, even if they aren't perfect i guess it'll do until a cheap set pop up on here or on the bay..
Autosol and wire wool was exactly my plan so thats good.. Did you seal them afterwards? or is there no need?
I'll defo put together a progress thread once I get started on mine, ordered a few bits online so hoping to get going later this week..
Whats next on yours??
Mike
haha Definitely doing the same as you Ryan... Trial session on mums MG first just in case.. :scared:
Post by: RyanGTI on October 05, 2015, 05:28:13 pm
Safety first! Always wanted to learn to do it will be a valuable skill. Thanks for the inspiration Rog!Yeah a DA polisher is probably what I'm looking at.. something like a DAS-6 Pro.. I had a good read of Jay's guide on here.. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,74892.0.html So maybe looking at a mix of CG Hex pads and Menzerna products.. But I will definitely have a look over at Detailing World and see what other recommendations are there.. I have a car breakers right near me so I can get car panels for pennies to practise on.. (which i definitely intend on doing before the Gti!)I have been looking into this also and when I saw how good rogs work was I dropped him a message about which DA polisher might be good to start with, pretty sure that's the one he suggested
From what I've read about DA and Rotary polishers there is definitely a high level of expertise to master the art of the rotary.. Think I'll leave that to the pros like you :wink:
I'll give the lights a go for sure.. and as you said, even if they aren't perfect i guess it'll do until a cheap set pop up on here or on the bay..
Autosol and wire wool was exactly my plan so thats good.. Did you seal them afterwards? or is there no need?
I'll defo put together a progress thread once I get started on mine, ordered a few bits online so hoping to get going later this week..
Whats next on yours??
Mike
haha Definitely doing the same as you Ryan... Trial session on mums MG first just in case.. :scared:
Post by: GTI-Rog on October 05, 2015, 05:32:42 pm
Yeah a DA polisher is probably what I'm looking at.. something like a DAS-6 Pro.. I had a good read of Jay's guide on here.. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,74892.0.html So maybe looking at a mix of CG Hex pads and Menzerna products.. But I will definitely have a look over at Detailing World and see what other recommendations are there.. I have a car breakers right near me so I can get car panels for pennies to practise on.. (which i definitely intend on doing before the Gti!)
From what I've read about DA and Rotary polishers there is definitely a high level of expertise to master the art of the rotary.. Think I'll leave that to the pros like you :wink:
I'll give the lights a go for sure.. and as you said, even if they aren't perfect i guess it'll do until a cheap set pop up on here or on the bay..
Autosol and wire wool was exactly my plan so thats good.. Did you seal them afterwards? or is there no need?
I'll defo put together a progress thread once I get started on mine, ordered a few bits online so hoping to get going later this week..
Whats next on yours??
Mike
The Das-6 Pro is an ideal polisher to start with, you'll get some great results with the right polish and pad combo's..
Jay's guide is excellent, very comprehensive and detailed indeed, that should help you get going. :happy2:
I highly recommend Menzerna products, They are simply the best IMO.(especially on VAG's hard paintwork) There are many types, I mainly use IP 2200/2400 and FF4000. These get great results without ripping all the clearcoat off your car :scared:
I would say, keep it simple and basic to start and as your knowledge and confidence grows, start adding more to your product list. It's a slippery slope, I can tell you. Before you know it you'll be detailing other peoples cars on weekends, like I did for 4 years :laugh: :grin:
For the exhausts tips, as well as Autosol, I use the Britemax Twins Kit, Easy cut to clean and polish and Final Shine to seal.
Link here: http://www.shopnshine.co.uk/britemax-metal-twins-kit?gclid=CJ_X49Peq8gCFeoBwwodbNYLvQ (http://www.shopnshine.co.uk/britemax-metal-twins-kit?gclid=CJ_X49Peq8gCFeoBwwodbNYLvQ)
Definitely get a progress thread going, it would be great to see how you get on :happy2:
The next things on my list, is Ed30 front lip or whole bumper, as mine is slightly damaged (not that bad).
Get my dent man out to take out the many small dings around the car.
After that I don't know....remap :evilgrin:
Post by: GTI-Rog on October 05, 2015, 05:45:30 pm
I have been looking into this also and when I saw how good rogs work was I dropped him a message about which DA polisher might be good to start with, pretty sure that's the one he suggested
aha Definitely doing the same as you Ryan... Trial session on mums MG first just in case.. :scared:
HaHa.....Yep, practicing on/ruining someone elses car is one way to go :signLOL:
Post by: GTI-Rog on October 05, 2015, 05:56:06 pm
Safety first! Always wanted to learn to do it will be a valuable skill. Thanks for the inspiration Rog!
No problem Ryan :drinking:
I'm glad I invested the time, money and energy into doing stuff myself....it pays for itself in the long run :smiley:
Post by: Monster_Mike on October 05, 2015, 07:45:34 pm
That Britemax kit looks good.. Will defo look into that thanks, i like the fact it will protect it after cleaning..see if i can find a deal somewhere..The whole car just needs TLC and attention to details that the previous owner didn't..
The ED30 front lip, can you get them direct from a dealer? They do look a lot better than stock for sure.. You've gone with the 18" diamond cut monzas on your too, they look sweet..
Getting a remap is like having that ace card up your sleeve.. knowing you can always make the car a hell of a lot quicker for relatively small investment is brilliant..
Post by: white91 on October 05, 2015, 10:08:33 pm
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Post by: GTI-Rog on October 05, 2015, 10:30:47 pm
Great work and almost a carbon copy of mine! Ive done loads of think same things as you have, but wish I had documented it with more photos now. What polish did you use or your rear lights?
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Cheers white91 :happy2:
I used Menzerna Final Finish 4000, with the rotary polisher.
Post by: Alex.J on October 06, 2015, 01:23:57 pm
Good read!
Post by: Monster_Mike on October 07, 2015, 03:00:12 pm
Mind if i send you a PM? Got some questions regarding my cleaning/polishing set up..
Cheers
Post by: GTI-Rog on October 07, 2015, 09:33:32 pm
Really Great work!
Good read!
Thanks man :smiley:
Hi mate,
Mind if i send you a PM? Got some questions regarding my cleaning/polishing set up..
Cheers
Sure Mike, no problem mate :happy2:
Rog
Post by: S800BRN on October 13, 2015, 10:29:53 am
Excellent attention to detail.
Post by: jayha11 on October 13, 2015, 01:48:56 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on October 24, 2015, 04:05:44 pm
Awesome thread this. Love a black GTI!
Excellent attention to detail.
Thanks mate :happy2:
Great progress Rog! Ive just got back from a trip to Florida and itching to get back on with my GTI
Cheers Jay, I know it's like a drug....just need a (to) fix :laugh:
Right...next little add-on, is to change the chrome GTI grill badge to a red GTI badge! I prefer the red and black look, (I did this for my 25th anniversary golf too.)
So one evening I got to it. I removed the grill and pushed the standard grill badge out from the back.
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I managed to get a genuine MK6/7 red GTI emblem off ebay for a tenner, (normally £25+) but I hadn't realised the fixings aren't the same as the MK5, so after a think! I used a hairdryer to heat the adhesive and remove the letters on both emblems from the backing and swap them over, ingenius! Worked a treat and you would never know!
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A much better look for me. I'll need to do the rear now to match.
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Post by: ashbignall on October 24, 2015, 04:21:15 pm
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Post by: GTI-Rog on October 24, 2015, 04:22:18 pm
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I had to go to the stealers to get it, as they are like hens teeth to find anywhere. As you can see it needs colour coding to the car.
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So, this is my spraying booth :grin:
A cardboard box to help contain any overspray.
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Primer, Diamond Black Magic and Clear coat paints from Halfords.
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First thing was to give the towing eye a good rubbing down.
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Then I gave it a light coat of primer. I used a hairdryer to dry between coats.
I then rubbed it down again with 2000 grit, remove any ripples and lumps.
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I repeated this process 3 times until it was lovely and smooth.
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Then after drying, it was time for the DBM. The first light coat.
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Followed by 3 even coats....
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Then while still tacky, I applied the clearcoat.
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This was after 3 more coats...not too bad, the colour may not match perfectly as it's out of a can, but it should be close enough.
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Then on to the car....colour match is good enough.
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Well thats another little detail sorted...for now!
:smiley:
Post by: GTI-Rog on October 24, 2015, 04:24:59 pm
GTI badge at the front looks really smart
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Cheers, Ash
It's a really simple, but effective mod IMO :smiley:
Post by: ashbignall on October 24, 2015, 04:33:15 pm
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Post by: GTI-Rog on October 24, 2015, 04:42:43 pm
Was it easy enough to line up the lettering on the switch over? Good thorough job on the tow eye too mate!
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Thanks Ash,
Yeah, it was pretty simple, as there was a "shadow" left by the previous letters.
Post by: GTI-Rog on November 14, 2015, 04:12:21 pm
Package arrived from Poland, via eBay. Another bargain find I couldn't resist!
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Unwrapped.....genuine Edition 30 front spoiler, already in Diamond Black Magic finish. :smiley:
Took it outside to clean it up and assess the condition.
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As to be expected, there is a bit of damage on the bottom of the lip. These will be touched in, as you won't see them once on the car.
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Bit more damage.
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The existing standard spoiler, it's ok but lacking a little in style..
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Replacement, touched in as best as I could. Looks ok from here!! A bit more touching in required later.
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To fit the lip properly, the bumper has to come off.
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To gain access to the retaining screws, I turned the wheels.
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There are 5 screws on each side to remove.
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Two screws on the top, to remove the grill.
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Two screws under the numberplate to come out.
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Grill removed.
All the screws under the spoiler along the bottom were all removed at this point too.
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These screws need to come out..
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5670/22590312678_f8fbd72601_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AqefVC)P1050318 (https://flic.kr/p/AqefVC) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Then voila it slips off the side gliders nicely.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5651/22385863284_5ca4bbc04e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/A7apf5)P1050319 (https://flic.kr/p/A7apf5) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Then I disconnected the fog lights and it was detached from the car.
This all took about 20 mins.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5706/22387427863_1e8fe5081a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/A7iqkz)P1050320 (https://flic.kr/p/A7iqkz) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Then to remove the old lip, I pulled the from the edges, then all along the bumper to the middle.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5713/23008616895_2cbced49bb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B4cbci)P1050321 (https://flic.kr/p/B4cbci) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
The old lip off!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5775/22590217677_e8e74a826f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AqdLFF)P1050324 (https://flic.kr/p/AqdLFF) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Sitting on the towel to protect the paint.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/600/22590204627_59f98b9ccb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AqdGNF)P1050325 (https://flic.kr/p/AqdGNF) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Next clip on the Ed30 lip. This is a little tricky, after 2 attemps clipping from on side to the other, which didn't work, I started in the middle and worked my way out.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5785/22982503956_38725d0a3f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B1TkJd)P1050326 (https://flic.kr/p/B1TkJd) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
This worked a treat and was fitted in no time!
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/749/22982490946_84f1433f56_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B1TgRU)P1050327 (https://flic.kr/p/B1TgRU) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Then I re-fitted the bumper, as they say fitting is the reversal of removal :wink:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5828/22387319943_8ce1529398_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/A7hSfT)P1050328 (https://flic.kr/p/A7hSfT) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
After pics :grin:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/644/22982463176_7e5c594b84_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B1T8B7)P1050329 (https://flic.kr/p/B1T8B7) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5642/22982449886_6d895523a6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B1T4DY)P1050330 (https://flic.kr/p/B1T4DY) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/670/22616238899_483271c452_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Asw8Tr)P1050332 (https://flic.kr/p/Asw8Tr) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/737/23019537771_7442688055_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B5a9Ag)P1050334 (https://flic.kr/p/B5a9Ag) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5819/22590049157_40c85b0fe3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AqcUAa)P1050337 (https://flic.kr/p/AqcUAa) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5711/23008385735_70e73e346c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B4aZtM)P1050339 (https://flic.kr/p/B4aZtM) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Thanks for looking
:happy2:
Post by: white91 on November 14, 2015, 04:16:13 pm
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Post by: GTI-Rog on November 14, 2015, 07:19:21 pm
Looks great, just go steady as I have caught mine on a few high kerbs when parking! Did you tint your windows or are they factory?
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Thanks for the heads up, regarding the front lip :happy2:
The previous owner put the tints in, I was thinking of removing them as they make my son travel sick :sick: as it feels bit suppressive in the back!
I was pulled over by the police months ago and was told to remove the front tints as they were way too dark... I wasn't bothered as I didn't like them anyway :grin:
Post by: Hannakournikova on November 14, 2015, 09:31:58 pm
Post by: jayha11 on November 15, 2015, 08:15:31 am
Post by: GTI-Rog on November 15, 2015, 07:31:48 pm
great thread. Looks like a new car now.
Why thankyou :happy2:
Loving the ed30 splitter addition Rog, all be it slighty envious of your find!
Thanks Jay, I must admit, I was lucky to find it, so I didn't hesitate buying it. I'm very happy with how it's come out too :smiley:
Post by: TheLimla on November 20, 2015, 01:39:48 pm
I've just picked up an 05 DSG in red and whilst in good condition for it's age does need some love like you have given yours.
Thanks
Post by: Pesky jones on November 20, 2015, 03:28:45 pm
Hi Rog, quick question, did you replace the exhaust on your GTI or polish it up?
I've just picked up an 05 DSG in red and whilst in good condition for it's age does need some love like you have given yours.
Thanks
I have tried polishing mine up, ive spent hours on it but can't get it properly shiny. It also looks like some bits have corroded so badly there is section loss.
I use a brillo pad type thing, some wire wool and autosol. If Rog/ anyone can run through their procedure and how long it took them that'd be great
Post by: jayha11 on November 20, 2015, 03:36:35 pm
Post by: Pesky jones on November 20, 2015, 03:53:37 pm
Where did you get them from?
Post by: jayha11 on November 20, 2015, 04:06:47 pm
Yeah I saw that, I think rog also comented in the thread.
Where did you get them from?
Just search Audi A4/B8 Exhaust trims. As long as they are 75mm in diameter they will squeeze over the original.
Post by: TheLimla on November 20, 2015, 04:16:45 pm
Good tip, will do! Thanks!Yeah I saw that, I think rog also comented in the thread.
Where did you get them from?
Just search Audi A4/B8 Exhaust trims. As long as they are 75mm in diameter they will squeeze over the original.
Post by: Pesky jones on November 20, 2015, 04:37:20 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on November 21, 2015, 11:38:33 am
Hi Rog, quick question, did you replace the exhaust on your GTI or polish it up?
I've just picked up an 05 DSG in red and whilst in good condition for it's age does need some love like you have given yours.
Thanks
I have tried polishing mine up, ive spent hours on it but can't get it properly shiny. It also looks like some bits have corroded so badly there is section loss.
I use a brillo pad type thing, some wire wool and autosol. If Rog/ anyone can run through their procedure and how long it took them that'd be great
Polishing up the exhaust tips, can take quite some time. Mine took repeat polishing to get them to look ok, they certainly aren't perfect.
The way I did mine, the initial time:- using Autosol and a fine grade wirewool (from halfrauds), I gave them a good scrub, using front to back strokes. Then with the Britemax Twins metal polish, repeated with the wire wool, then the same again with a microfibre towel. Then buff to a shine and seal to help protect them.
Any major carbon build up, around the tip edges, I carefully scraped off with a flat head screwdriver. Then I repeated the process, until I was happy as I could be with the finish.
There are many different products on the market, to help get the desired results. Normally, all it takes is a little knowledge, time and effort :happy2:
The A4 tips Jay used over the top sound like a cool solution, I will check them out and see. Although my look good enough for me at the moment :smiley:
Post by: GTI-Rog on November 21, 2015, 11:49:38 am
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/221576688415 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/221576688415)
Post by: jayha11 on November 21, 2015, 11:39:23 pm
These look like the tips Jay has used. @jayha11 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11641) maybe able to confirm. :smiley:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/221576688415 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/221576688415)
Those are the very ones Rog :-)
Post by: Washout on November 22, 2015, 11:36:48 am
Post by: GTI-Rog on November 22, 2015, 10:09:33 pm
Hey matey car is coming along really well looks very fresh and the monzas really set it off. Thinking about changing my vacuum pump as it weeps, was it an easy job to do and you wouldnt have the new part number handy would you. Cheers
Thanks Washout :smiley:
Changing the vacuum pump, wasn't too bad to do. The only tips I would give, is not to over tighten the bolts and make sure the plastic bracket that holds a loom, goes back the right side of the bottom bolt! If you don't it will leak all over again, like mine did! :fighting:
I don't have the part number, but this is the part I bought from eBay. The genuine one from TPS was nearly £100 more :surprised:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/400853766865 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/400853766865)
It is the new revised pump and it fitted spot on :happy2:
Post by: mozzer1985 on November 23, 2015, 12:11:25 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on November 29, 2015, 04:55:21 pm
Lovely looking car mate! Reading through has given me some great ideas to start doing on mine :smiley:
Thanks Mozzer :happy2:
I was the same as you, after reading through many of the other great build threads on here, they give you the inspiration to have a go yourself.
Which I certainly am doing :grin:
Post by: GTI-Rog on November 29, 2015, 06:16:59 pm
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5625/23031139179_a4ab9d492d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B6bBhx)DSCF7167 (https://flic.kr/p/B6bBhx) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5624/23290601682_9b875f3012_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Bu7qrY)DSCF7166 (https://flic.kr/p/Bu7qrY) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/710/22770863864_890b31ebb6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AGbCv7)DSCF7164 (https://flic.kr/p/AGbCv7) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5698/23103194000_b6d6c0955a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BcxUF3)DSCF7163 (https://flic.kr/p/BcxUF3) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/627/22772118953_0d8009a60a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AGi4Az)DSCF7170 (https://flic.kr/p/AGi4Az) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/718/23316762771_9f150a6db5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Bwqvee)DSCF7173 (https://flic.kr/p/Bwqvee) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5677/23373209986_bae12f0490_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BBpP25)DSCF7175 (https://flic.kr/p/BBpP25) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/770/22772214183_5c9cf179cf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AGixUt)DSCF7176 (https://flic.kr/p/AGixUt) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Not too bad for a 10 year old car... :happy2:
And one cheeky pic of the other "GTI".....my VRS :wink:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5709/23291197042_1c21a7f801_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BuatqN)DSCF7192 (https://flic.kr/p/BuatqN) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Post by: white91 on November 29, 2015, 07:14:16 pm
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Post by: pekarGTI on November 30, 2015, 02:06:39 pm
http://www.google.rs/imgres?imgurl=http://images3.polovniautomobili.com/user-images/classifieds/508/5085327/237a0ae39556-1920x1080.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.polovniautomobili.com/auto-delovi/5085327/vw-golf-5-gti-delovi-kar&h=1080&w=1621&tbnid=mhPMsKa1DaT8sM:&docid=cer6TpAyiXiT7M&hl=sr&ei=OExcVqqEBcuNsAHM37f4Dw&tbm=isch&ved=0ahUKEwiqgIvQnbjJAhXLBiwKHczvDf8QMwhSKDAwMA
Post by: GTI-Rog on November 30, 2015, 04:28:24 pm
I enjoyed it when I read your topic,You've done a great job with your car,which now looks beautiful :happy2:Congratulations on the performed work. :congrats: Are you considering to put these headlights?
http://www.google.rs/imgres?imgurl=http://images3.polovniautomobili.com/user-images/classifieds/508/5085327/237a0ae39556-1920x1080.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.polovniautomobili.com/auto-delovi/5085327/vw-golf-5-gti-delovi-kar&h=1080&w=1621&tbnid=mhPMsKa1DaT8sM:&docid=cer6TpAyiXiT7M&hl=sr&ei=OExcVqqEBcuNsAHM37f4Dw&tbm=isch&ved=0ahUKEwiqgIvQnbjJAhXLBiwKHczvDf8QMwhSKDAwMA
Thanks PekarGTI, very kind of you to say :smiley:
Yes, I am considering some projector headlights, but it will probably after Xmas. It will all depend on if I keep the car or not in the new year.
Post by: FrameSet on November 30, 2015, 05:31:50 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on November 30, 2015, 06:10:25 pm
Cracking job, car looks awesome! One question for you Rog, what vacuum do you use? even my mums dyson won't leave stripes in the floor mats like that :sad1:
:signLOL:
Cheers FrameSet, loving yours too :happy2:
I have a George pneumatic wet & dry vacuum,( like the Henry) great bit of kit, nice and powerful. Having said that, that's not how I get the stripes in the mats haha!
After vacuuming, use your carpet shampoo to scrub the mats with your interior brush, then once clean, dry off as much as you can, then with the brush drag the pile one way, then go the opposite way to create the stripes. The stripes will be the width of whatever brush you are using.
You can get even better stripes using the wet vax too. They look impressive but are relatively easy to do :wink:
HTH :happy2:
Post by: FrameSet on November 30, 2015, 06:27:52 pm
Cheers,
Matt
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 21, 2016, 08:55:54 pm
I've put my car back to standard,
Here's how she stands now, after a good clean and sealed with Gtechniq C2v3 :happy2:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1608/25848176652_6b27f0f197_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fo7Eo9)DSCN0492 (https://flic.kr/p/Fo7Eo9) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1562/25336278444_ce05c4e62d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EAT3SY)DSCN0491 (https://flic.kr/p/EAT3SY) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1559/25848174652_8a5002d613_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fo7DME)DSCN0493 (https://flic.kr/p/Fo7DME) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1445/25968969595_7de4a54c10_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FyMKV6)DSCN0494 (https://flic.kr/p/FyMKV6) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1643/25848170112_9847d8fbb6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fo7Cro)DSCN0496 (https://flic.kr/p/Fo7Cro) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1653/25340245163_2a159332bc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EBeo3F)DSCN0497 (https://flic.kr/p/EBeo3F) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1646/25340243833_494d1abc27_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EBenDK)DSCN0498 (https://flic.kr/p/EBenDK) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
I must admit, it felt a bit strange putting the golf back to standard, but having said that, it still looks great :smiley:
The ED30 front splitter (£150 ono) and ED30 rear valance (£200 ono) are up for sale, if anyone is interested please PM me for details :happy2:
(I would put them on the for sale section, but I'm having problems uploading the photos!)
:drinking:
Post by: jayha11 on March 21, 2016, 11:21:26 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 22, 2016, 06:41:11 am
I'm looking at family sized cars, as we are selling the Octy VRS. I do like the A4 DTM, as it's rare....trying to find one in my budget though, is another story :confused:
If you change you mind on the splitter let me know Jay, sometimes it's good to be naughty :wink: :happy2:
Post by: Liam0205 on March 22, 2016, 04:58:09 pm
I may not be sell the golf yet, as the wife said she may have it :laugh:
I'm looking at family sized cars, as we are selling the Octy VRS. I do like the A4 DTM, as it's rare....trying to find one in my budget though, is another story :confused:
If you change you mind on the splitter let me know Jay, sometimes it's good to be naughty :wink: :happy2:
Have you got any more details on the Vrs? Are you trading or selling privately?
Post by: samiul11 on March 22, 2016, 05:13:53 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 22, 2016, 05:56:52 pm
is the ed30 splitter in lc9z?
Yes @samiul11 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9775)
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 22, 2016, 05:59:14 pm
Have you got any more details on the Vrs? Are you trading or selling privately?
I'll PM you Liam :happy2:
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 24, 2016, 07:02:43 am
They are not perfect and have a few scratches, but look good once on the car!
Here are some pics.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1714/25965605265_12b1894806_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FyuvPp)DSCN0523 (https://flic.kr/p/FyuvPp) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1581/25965603875_1f1f69b380_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fyuvpr)DSCN0524 (https://flic.kr/p/Fyuvpr) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1496/25336878393_cac836f818_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EAW8dV)DSCN0525 (https://flic.kr/p/EAW8dV) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1573/25332904314_93fb2491dc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EAzKSj)DSCN0526 (https://flic.kr/p/EAzKSj) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1443/25336876243_d30deec69f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EAW7zR)DSCN0527 (https://flic.kr/p/EAW7zR) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
Can do a deal on both together :happy2:
I installed these on my car as they are, just polished them up. You want to re-spray them to be perfect.
I'm sorry they are on here, but I CANNOT upload the pics on the for sale area :confused:
Collection preferred.
Pm me if you are interested :happy2:
Post by: Martk19871 on March 25, 2016, 08:07:36 pm
Post by: dazza on March 26, 2016, 04:21:00 pm
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Post by: GTI-Rog on March 26, 2016, 04:56:59 pm
I've sold them both now anyway :grin:
:happy2:
Post by: dronners on March 26, 2016, 08:56:36 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 26, 2016, 09:50:29 pm
wonder who bought the bumper :signLOL: was good meeting you today :happy2:
Dunno, some tall geezer from Bristol :signLOL:
Nice meeting you and your car too mate :happy2:
Good to see the parts going to true enthusiasts aswell :smiley:
Thanks again dronners.
Post by: monte on March 27, 2016, 10:57:45 pm
Great pics and full of valuable info for other members.
Awesome work :notworthy:
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 28, 2016, 06:37:58 am
You are a great asset to the forum Rog : :congrats:
Great pics and full of valuable info for other members.
Awesome work :notworthy:
That is very nice of you to say monte :drinking:
I'm just giving back a little, as I've learnt so much from similar threads over the years. Even if it helps only one person, thats cool :smiley:
Post by: Rossimac on March 28, 2016, 08:43:38 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on March 28, 2016, 09:06:06 pm
Post by: Rossimac on March 31, 2016, 09:39:19 pm
Reading through your thread again (for about the 10th time haha), i see you tried to initially replace gasket for the vacuum pump. How did you figure out that it was the wrong gasket? How did the brace break off, just when tightening it all up?
Mine is leaking as well, exactly the same as your original picture. Got a new gasket from TPS using my VIN - surely this gasket should be correct, no?
Post by: GTI-Rog on April 01, 2016, 07:07:09 am
Front splitter as expected! Cheers Rog.
Reading through your thread again (for about the 10th time haha), i see you tried to initially replace gasket for the vacuum pump. How did you figure out that it was the wrong gasket? How did the brace break off, just when tightening it all up?
Mine is leaking as well, exactly the same as your original picture. Got a new gasket from TPS using my VIN - surely this gasket should be correct, no?
I did the same as you Ross, but it turned out to be the gasket for the revised pump! And assuming it was the right part, when I tried to fit it, I forced it and snapped the casing :doh:
I ended up buying the revised design, as you can replace the gasket if needed.
This is the one I bought off eBay and it's been leak free ever since :happy2:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/201276670097
That's around half the price of TPS!
Rog
Post by: GTI-Rog on April 03, 2016, 10:47:16 am
Now that my wife has taken ownership of my Golf. I trading in the VRS for something a little rarer....
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1511/26179956236_a0d80efc21_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FTr7TN)P1050940 (https://flic.kr/p/FTr7TN) by Roger Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130194481@N02/), on Flickr
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Audi A4 DTM edition :evilgrin:
It needs some love, but is all there, FSH and mechanically very good. Drives like its on rails too :driver:
I will be splitting my time between here and Audi-sport.net. I'll start a build thread and put a link in here, if you would like to follow the progress.
:happy2:
Post by: white91 on April 03, 2016, 12:05:56 pm
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Post by: Liam0205 on April 03, 2016, 02:51:15 pm
Post by: Rossimac on April 03, 2016, 09:41:14 pm
Post by: GTI-Rog on April 03, 2016, 10:19:42 pm
I always liked these, but never thought I would get one. Feel pretty lucky.
They're pretty quick, rare, well specced and look the nuts IMO :evilgrin:
Post by: GTI-Rog on April 08, 2016, 12:20:51 pm
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/my-audi-a4-dtm-brought-back-from-the-brink-progress-thread.268578/ (http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/my-audi-a4-dtm-brought-back-from-the-brink-progress-thread.268578/)
Rog :happy2:
Post by: FrameSet on April 08, 2016, 05:59:47 pm
Post by: monte on April 28, 2016, 12:26:54 am
2.0L-TFSI, 4x4, bags of space, and a nice place to sit. What's not to love? :wink:
Great detailing practice you have too. :congrats:
Have you considered investing in a blower? We use blowers on most high end cars, and for obvious reasons, most dark coloured cars.
Awesome for drying the whole car (if you can do it in time) :laugh: but also for drying window/door seals, grills, badges, door/boot shuts, wheels, calipers and discs etc etc.
We use Gtechniq and Swissvax for our final coatings etc but for the wash stages, we use Autobrite Direct products.
They really do work well and are a great price!
We use....
Very Cherry Non Acid Wheel cleaner
MagiFoam Sno-foam
Purple Velvet Shampoo
Citrus Wash Cleaner/Degreaser APC
Purple Rain Decon-Fallout cleaner
Just the Tonic Tar + Glue remover
Definitely worth a try :happy2: