The Official "I have ordered/received my new MK7 Golf" Thread

[Mattlock]

Has anyone set their eyes on a White Silver Golf R yet?


Mk7.5 Golf R DSG. Indium Grey
Mk7 Golf TDI Highline. Limestone Green.

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Yes. There was one being Opti-coated when I took my new Mazda in (early December).

I liked it (I saw it before and after the Opti-coat was applied). It was certainly a bit more distinctive than going White or Silver but I can understand how it’s a bit of a Marmite colour. I would certainly go for one over a White car but white cars are usually low down on my choice list and I’d probably take Indium Grey or Lapiz Blue before it. I would have it over a Black car though!


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[Lammiwinks]

Is opticoat etc worth it? I thought the old Ming Mole was just trying to fleece me at the dealer!

[Benz]

Opticoat or Ceramic Pro makes the car much easier to clean and they also help it stay cleaner longer. So from that point of view they are worth it, particularly if you have a darker colored car.
However never use the dealer as it is definitely a rip off, you will pay heaps more for it and it usually isn’t done properly. Best get it done through a specialist, ideally one recommended by the forum for your area.

[Mattlock]

Yeah, definitely do it. Both of my cars have been done. My 7R was done through the dealer and it’s OK. My Mazda3 was done with Opti-Coat by a specialist and is a significantly better result for the money. I paid $1300 for Opti-Coat body, Opti-Coat Wheels and window tinting.


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[Dutch77]

Is opticoat etc worth it? I thought the old Ming Mole was just trying to fleece me at the dealer!

Isn't it great that she still exists either way..

[Lammiwinks]

edit: accidently quoted old post!

[generiK]

Just picked up this beast!

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[SteveMc]

Schmik. Congrats. I'm not even offended you picked the same color as me ! You'll get comments on it from non-car nuts all the time. Jealous that they covered yours, and only put a girly bow on mine. Think you need to tint those fronts, though.

[WallySimmonds]

Lapiz is a great colour. Agree that the fronts need to be tinted.

I wouldn't mind seeing some non Wolfsburg wagons..

[generiK]

Day 2, got some cornering light error. Error went away overnight, but not a great start. Any suggestions on how to remove dealer stickers from the paint, my dealership chucked their name right above the R on the back....