Congrats mate, I haven't been following this thread, however what colour did you get?
Also had Mark apply my Opticoat 18 months ago and it still looks awesome, you won't be dissapointed!
If you're interested in going for a drive so soon after getting your R, there are a couple of cruises/GTG (Get togethers) occuring on the 27th, one with VWWatercooled and the other with VWgolf.net.au have a look in the Club meets, events forum :)