Scirocco Central

richie2 wrote:thanks just order some

Awesome! They take a little while to come but well worth the wait.

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Here you go guys. Should fit all roccos apart from the R

Babajang wrote:Nice job.. my mirror casings are a mess, i might strip them down and do them my self, you did a real nice job!

Thanks! Is nice and easy to do if you need any help just give me a shout.

Shaun1982 wrote:Looks good for an aerosol finish my man. Well done

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Thanks man. Was my first ever attempt at paint too

Here are the pics (not the best) they are the only one I managed to take while I was doing the various stages of paint: The car with no mirror covers: http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag246/NickOSullivan1987/IMG_4943_zps0932cc53.jpg When primed and lightly sanded: http://i1370.photobucket.com/alb...

Babajang wrote:where are pics!

Sooo sorry I've had the longest week at work so far. I will get them up ASAP

They are painted! One final polish tomorrow then they will go back on. Pics will be up soon

flashash wrote:I think rising blue is the best colour. Needs some nice wheels though.

I agree wheels are staying standard... For now haha

Shaun1982 wrote:Come on the nick, how did it go?

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Haha sorry for the long reply I've been away. It hasn't been done yet...

It is being done next weekend when I can get some help from a friend who has done it before. Pics will be uploaded as soon as it's done though

feeney wrote:Any plans mate?

Yeah a few. Black wrap roof, black mirrors, front splitter and tinted windows

Here are are a few pics of my Rocco, All standard at the moment apart from bulbs and exhaust tips. http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag246/NickOSullivan1987/IMG_1136_zps44c19214.jpg http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag246/NickOSullivan1987/IMG_1143_zps15ee3d8c.jpg http://i1370.photobucket.com/al...

Shaun1982 wrote:What does a body shop charge to paint things like this nowadays?

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Not sure, paint cans cost me £20 so I'm gonna try it myself first I think

Same! Sorting mine soon

I'm also really struggling to get the mirror covers off. Any advice?

If your mirrors are in good condition you could just scotch them up with grey scotch. I gave mine a DA with a 500 disc as I had a few chips to do anyway. If you are rubbing it down by hand then don't use too harsh paper as you don't won't scratches left in it. If a quick key up with scotch is all y...

Hey all

I have just brought some grey plastic primer, glass black paint and clear coat. Is there anything else I need?

Do I need to go over the plastic with sandpaper first?

Any help would b great.

Thanks

lloydie63 wrote:Hi all, My boot release will not open fully on the first press on the key fob or boot release in drivers door, second press on either does the job, any idea what's gone wrong?

Regards

Mines the same, sometimes takes multiple presses.

LED lights in place of the reflectors in the doors. Ahh no, just remembered that needs VCDS to activate so move that to in with that below. Gas struts for the bonnet. If you can scrounge a VCDS cable from someone then loads of cheap mods. If you can't and have to buy one then not cheap. I like the ...

sill plates / metal pedals / nice mats / yeti exhaust tips / furry dice (lol) ? peterg has experience of plasti-dipped bits on his rocco (badges, wheel nuts, wing mirrors), there's a few pictures of it here in the Ace Café meet. he's done headlights too, if that's you're bag... http://www.sciroccoc...