I know it's not original ... but I like it ...

[DaveMack]

I'm thinking of getting my bonnet painted ... like so:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/06/MyPoloGTINewBonnet-1.jpg

Question is ... anyone know a good painter in Brisvegas?

Cheers,
Dave

[PoloGTi]

lol it will look the goods
do it

[shaneth]

Yep i also love it. Unfortunealty my other half wont let me do it. On the other hand i am considering turning the red stripe white on the front grill. What you guys think about that.

[Spec83]

Champs Body Works @ Slacks Creek - Mates dad owns it and do very good work:) Also one of dad's mates is a retired pannel beater/painter - works for cash in hand in his shed now (got to keep all his gear when he sold up shop)... shoot me a pm and i'll give you his deatils...

Personally - i think you should leave it white and save the $$$ for some coilovers cause i doubt you will get much change out of $500...

[DaveMack]

Champs Body Works @ Slacks Creek - Mates dad owns it and do very good work:) Also one of dad's mates is a retired pannel beater/painter - works for cash in hand in his shed now (got to keep all his gear when he sold up shop)... shoot me a pm and i'll give you his deatils...

Personally - i think you should leave it white and save the $$$ for some coilovers cause i doubt you will get much change out of $500...

You're probably right, Mark. The thought of coilovers definitely has a stronger effect upon me than changing the paint scheme.

Might just leave the paint job until after I win Lotto. (Yeah ... right.) j:

Dave

[Spec83]

hehehe now i feel like a wet blanket lol - i have been down the make it pretty route then make it go route and it is definatly the long way around.... Plus these things look great when slammed ... j:

It would cost a bit cause you would have the rub bonnet back, paint it, pinstipe it, clear coat and bake... unless you just got a vynal transfer done...??

[shaneth]

unless you just got a vynal transfer done...??


This would be a cheap alternative. If the guy is good enough you may not even notice the difference uless you are rubbing the vinyl across the bonnet.

[PoloGTi]

Mine cost $500 black clear and vinyl red pin stripe. i am happy i have done it. But my car had to go in and get the bonnet redone due to paint yellowing on the underside so was no big deal.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/theblackgeneration/DSCN0445.jpg

[DaveMack]

Mine cost $500 black clear and vinyl red pin stripe. i am happy i have done it. But my car had to go in and get the bonnet redone due to paint yellowing on the underside so was no big deal.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/theblackgeneration/DSCN0445.jpg

Yeah ... that was one of the reasons I was considering doing it (painting the bonnet). Guy said he bought a red one because the Candy White ones paint yellows with heat at the bonnet. After I've arrived home from a run, I tend to raise the bonnet for cooling ... has significantly reduced yellowing. One polish was all it took to bring back the white ... but I don't leave the bonnet down (in the garage) when the engine is hot.

Dave

[GTIkitten]

Hi, new here - found this site today, it's great!
I think go ahead and do it if you haven't already. I got mine painted approx 3 months ago. What does everyone think? Certainly turns a lot of heads.

[DaveMack]

Hi, new here - found this site today, it's great!
I think go ahead and do it if you haven't already. I got mine painted approx 3 months ago. What does everyone think? Certainly turns a lot of heads.

Looks the goods, Kit. (Now I have a pic of exactly what mine would look like ... thanks.)

Dave

[Adam]

Hi, new here - found this site today, it's great!
I think go ahead and do it if you haven't already. I got mine painted approx 3 months ago. What does everyone think? Certainly turns a lot of heads.

looks very nice! way to go!!:)

Does this work with white on a black car?:???::rolleyes:

[Spec83]

I hate how the paint yellows.... almost a defect if you ask me - i hvae 2000kms more before my service so i will ask and play dumb...

"why is my white paint now yellow??"

:P

[DaveMack]

I hate how the paint yellows.... almost a defect if you ask me - i hvae 2000kms more before my service so i will ask and play dumb...

"why is my white paint now yellow??"

:P

Let us know how you get on with that, Mark.

Dave

[Kai]

Anyone got pics of there white cars turning yellow?

[DaveMack]

It's generally under the driver's side of the bonnet (edge) and the inside of the right front guard. Heat-soak from the intercooler is my bet.

Dave

[GTIkitten]

looks very nice! way to go!!:)

Does this work with white on a black car?:???::rolleyes:

Thanks LOL :idea: If I had a black one I would just get the red stripes continued up the bonnet, think that would look hot.