Another New VR6 Ownner

[rambler]

Wazzup Everyone,

Firstly, I'm only new to the forum, but have been watching for a few weeks and I'm very impressed with the knowledge you guys all have.

Secondly, I'm the owner of a 1994 Mk3 Golf VR6, that is in need of a lot of help.

I love this car, it offers more speed than my previous cars (Ford XR6 and Fairmont) and I know these cars can be awesome with a little TLC (and the right parts).

I'm hoping you guys might be able to shed some light on my small list of "niggles".

There's some photos of a very raw car attached...can anyone offer help!!!

[Pullstarter]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your excellent automotive taste Car doesn't look too bad, I'd be rejuvinating the plastics first off (bumpers, flares etc.). You'd be surprised how much better the car will feel when it also looks good

[rambler]

Thanks for the welcoming Pullstarter, I'm sure I'll get heaps out of this forum.

My next step is the plastics...cheap and easy, and makes a car look heaps better.

Should I sand them back or just give em a good wash then spray??

[rambler]

My VR6 needs some new suspension and brake discs...any suggestions from anyone??

[bboyskidz]

welcome mate!
nice works on the purchase! once you spray the plastic it will look shmick as. the interior looks mint too!

suspension - hottunings coilovers (pm a user called evorobin)
brakes - brembo (i just have a personal preference)

[The_Hawk]

looks like a very tidy little VR, enjoy

[DubSteve]

Wow so thats what a standard vr6 looks like

[V®6]

Welcome to VWW

In reference to your trims pieces you should give them a good clean with something like a citrus cleaner and possibly a light sand before spraying them.

I didn't sand mine and will now have to do them again and it's started to flake in a few spots GRRRRR

[rambler]

I'm also getting a fair bit of engine noise, has anyone else had this and if so, what the heck is it?

Kinda sounds like road noise but I've just had the tyres changed.

[rambler]

Welcome to VWW

In reference to your trims pieces you should give them a good clean with something like a citrus cleaner and possibly a light sand before spraying them.

I didn't sand mine and will now have to do them again and it's started to flake in a few spots GRRRRR

I saw your spray on here and that's what got me thinking about the spray. How's it held up? Also, I know you can get replacement badges, but can I just spray them with a chrome?

[DUB 20V]

I'm also getting a fair bit of engine noise, has anyone else had this and if so, what the heck is it?

Kinda sounds like road noise but I've just had the tyres changed.

it may be the vr6 rumble its great

[Mrk_Mickey]

Hey buddy, welcome aboard.

First of all...can I suggest a much quicker, cheaper, easier and dare I say better alternative to spraying your bumpers? Every single person on this forum knows I swear by the good old Kiwi Shoe Polish you can get at any woolworths. It costs 4 bucks a bottle and you can do a whole car about 4 times generously before you need a new bottle. This is what it makes your bumpers look like (this is my old sig pic lol):


Secondly, I had badges that the chrome had come off and I painted them black. You can do that for a stealthier look, or you can paint them with a chrome paint. Not sure where to get it but I've heard it does exist. I'd probably buy new badges though...

Hope you enjoy your stay

[rambler]

Might give the shoe polish a go...the worst that can happen is that I have to spray em. Did you still have to give them a sand? Also, what about the weather (ie. rain) with the polish?

And I'd love to go all black with the badges black, but might be a bit much black.

[Pullstarter]

I bought new badges as my car is the same colour as yours and I thought it would be too much black. In my experience chrome paint never gives a true chrome finish and isn't worth the hassle imo. Get that noise checked though, could be the timing chain, probably not but better safe than sorry.

[rayray086]

Welcome!

For the plastic trim, the Kiwi Shoe Polish is the only way to go. I've sanded, prepped and painted over mine but it has now faded again. The shoe polish is a very cheap, alternative and durable way of getting it back to black again.