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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More to come soon

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?