Sharkie's TSI Amarok Build

[retailraymond]

Hi Sharkie,

Your front bumper came out really nicely, and it's been something I've been wanting to do for a while now. Where did you get it done and how much did it cost if you don't mind me asking? Does the coarse texture of the bumper show through in the paint, or do you have to sand it back so it's smooth?

McG

[Sharkie]

Hi Sharkie,

Your front bumper came out really nicely, and it's been something I've been wanting to do for a while now. Where did you get it done and how much did it cost if you don't mind me asking? Does the coarse texture of the bumper show through in the paint, or do you have to sand it back so it's smooth?

McG

Its a panel shop used by Austral VW. I've asked for their name and will post once I have it.

Essentially had 2 options .... 1 colour coded with a bit of the coarse texture showing $600 and 1 completely smooth (sanded back) $950

I chose the latter and it really is indistinguishable from an OEM painted bar. Highly recommended!

[brad]

Sharkie

how do you think the bumpers would go with vinyl wrap?

[tigger73]

You could either wrap them or plasti-dip them. Both options would be cheaper but less permanent.


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[Sharkie]

The Bump Shop

It was done by The Bump Shop, Eagle Farm Brisbane.

Neither Vinyl Wrap or Plasti Dip would give you a completely smooth finish. The way mine was done, it looks OEM factory, which is what I wanted.

[brad]

The Bump Shop

It was done by The Bump Shop, Eagle Farm Brisbane.

Neither Vinyl Wrap or Plasti Dip would give you a completely smooth finish. The way mine was done, it looks OEM factory, which is what I wanted.

fair enough. I just look at how trashed my bumper & first 400mm of my bonnet are after 5yrs/125,000km & keep wishing I'd had the front end wrapped in clear from day1. Figured it might kill 2 birds with one stone (colour & protection)

[tigger73]

Neither Vinyl Wrap or Plasti Dip would give you a completely smooth finish. The way mine was done, it looks OEM factory, which is what I wanted.

Agree 100%. Plus you can colour match the paint.



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[bombsquad21]

After an aborted attempt at fitting the torneau (rails too long ) this afternoon I made my 1st foray into carbon vinyl wrap.

Very pleased with the results.

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Looking Great mate! What gear knob is that?

Is that an auxiliary port down there under the head unit?

[Sharkie]

Looking Great mate! What gear knob is that?

Is that an auxiliary port down there under the head unit?

Gear knob is standard ... its the 1 you get when you option the MFSW I believe

And yes, aux port at the bottom

More carbon to follow this weekend, and at least 1 x black wheel ...depending on time available.

[bombsquad21]

Gear knob is standard ... its the 1 you get when you option the MFSW I believe

And yes, aux port at the bottom

More carbon to follow this weekend, and at least 1 x black wheel ...depending on time available.

What are you going use to paint that wheel?

[Sharkie]

What are you going use to paint that wheel?

After debating this for more than a week and after seeing Gavin's (h100vw) black plasti dipped wheels on his GTI yesterday, I decided to go down that route and have now ordered 4 cans. It should be here in time for me to do this over the Christmas period.

[tigger73]

After debating this for more than a week and after seeing Gavin's (h100vw) black plasti dipped wheels on his GTI yesterday, I decided to go down that route and have now ordered 4 cans. It should be here in time for me to do this over the Christmas period.

What colour plasti-dip? Fluoro pink or yellow?

Actually once you're happy with the colour you can get them painted properly. But plasti-dip it pretty good option if you ever want to reverse it.


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[Sharkie]

What colour plasti-dip? Fluoro pink or yellow?

Actually once you're happy with the colour you can get them painted properly. But plasti-dip it pretty good option if you ever want to reverse it.


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Plasti dipped wheels actually looks really good, I was hoping to go Fluro Green (in homeage to FF) but settled for black in the end. Pity as the red and fluro green may have been a killer combo.

[Lams]

very nice Sharkie, kinda glad you stuck with black wheels. I just bought the same wheels for my T5.1 - now have to find some tyres!

[BaxMk1]

looks good Sharkie! I am in the process of buying a Black Single cab Tsi Amarok through austral at the moment! keen to see some performance upgrades!!