Colour Coding Question

[Krusty900]

Just wondering is it essential to get the textured plastic back to smooth....i.e so it is the same as the existing paintwork..??
Will it be noticably diffeent if it is not done..?
(the quotes are a fair bit different as it obvisoulsy involves a lot more work getting rid of all the texture.)
Cheers
Krusty

[poyta]

Its essential if you want it to match the bodywork otherwise it would just look like glossy texture. I've seen a few cars running around with their textured bits painted and in my opinion it looks foul. Get it rubbed back smooth if you're going to go to the effort of colour coding.

[Krusty900]

Cheers. Exactly what I was wondering. Thanks

[99_FGT]

Mine was done with the textured finish painted, and TBH I didn't mind it. Have now had a new rear valance fitted and whilst it is not a perfect colour match, it was filled rather than rubbing back, and I'm not sure it looks any better. You really can't tell up close anyway
Al..

[Big Al]

I had mine done recently. I opted for a smooth finish on the rear but didnt bother with the side skirts and front lip as they r quite thin and is not as noticeable as it may be on the back having a textured look. Blended in real nice.

[thezoneR32]

Hey big Al how long did it take them to rub the back the rear? Its quite a job from what I hear. Sorry didn't mean for that to rhyme.

[kdevitt]

Am doing this myself at the moment - details here - http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...tml#post894243

Did my MkV earlier in the year and it came out great. Involves sanding - priming - sanding - priming - colour coat - clear coat - buff. (using acrylic paint). Its not a 5 minute job by any means, but you will get a good result if you don't rush it.

Edit - heres the guide I put together when I did the MkV skirts.