Jamesr_VR6 0 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Are these clipped on or bonded on?With the impending buy of a VR coming up im trying to set up a game plan on styling and stuff.Im a trained panel beater so can smooth the bumpers and stuff myself but jsut need a bodyshop to spray them, how much does the painting normally cost? Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 i had my dragon green 16vs arches sprayed professionally, and they are clipped on the inner lip with rivets, although vw did use plastic clips of there own, the rub strips on the doors are clipped on with plastic pegs, becareful taking these off as they break easy!my old 2litre 16v gtimy new vr6, non plastic arche model, awaiting new wheels i might add, up to you what model you want Link to post Share on other sites
vw_golf_vr6 0 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 16 rivets in total, if you needed any they are about 30p each...N 906 349 01 - pop-rivet - 4x14tododavies - nice cars Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesr_VR6 0 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Was jsut asking as i plan to eventually take them off, flair them, and smooth them.The current trims are already colour coded though so no rush, didnt know if it was a bond or clip jobby though! Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 why not buy a later one that dosnt have the arches anyway and door trims are already colour coded Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesr_VR6 0 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 ^^Price is an issue!!!! lol Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Just be carful.1) the paint may have faded somewhat on the body - so when you take the arches off, they appear a different shade.2) check for rust under the plastic trims - water collections behind the trims....bare in mind, that if the older one suffers with any of the above, you will be paying out more in the long run and getting things resprayed Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesr_VR6 0 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 aye i know, its the catch 22 of my financial situation though, at the moment i can only afford to save 100quid a month until the ibiza go back,but i need a car quick cus it goes soon-ishonce its gone ill have nearly 400quid a month spare!!if i had that money spare now id save up for a mint mint highline, but alas that aint gunna happen!!! ill make do with what ever i get, i guess the more work means a more satisfied feeling when its done. Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 i second the above by pete, its alot of hastle, i was fortunate with my old 16v that my arches wernt rusty behind, although bubbling had started, good luck tho vw_golf_vr6 - thank you Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 thats fair enough, get sum pics up when youve got it Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesr_VR6 0 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 its from an owner on here so pics will be repeated, but im sure i can muster a few! Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 good man, like you said, the more work you put into something, the more of a satisfied feeling you get Link to post Share on other sites
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