Calling all of you that colour matched your stock valences..

[RedMile04]

I have a brand new front valence directly from vw sitting in my garage still wrapped in plastic, as well as I removed my stock rear valence today. Now I am just wondering, I have a friend who can paint them at his shop off the car, or is it a better idea to install them back onto the car before painting. Just afraid that the paint will most likely crack as valences bend when I re-install them, and just hoping you guys could tell me how you did yours. This is on my 01 gti by the way. Thanks

[Duby T]

Re: Calling all of you that colour matched your stock valences..

Make sure he adds a little flex agent to the paint. You will be fine. Most professional shops prefer to paint valences off the car and then install them afterwards.

[RedMile04]

Re: Calling all of you that colour matched your stock valences..

Cool, thanks for your help, now im excited!

[Guysmiley]

Re: Calling all of you that colour matched your stock valences..

how much did that valence run you???

[RedMile04]

Re: Calling all of you that colour matched your stock valences..

I am assuming it wasnt cheap, but I actually got it free from a friend (pat mackay) for those who know him, as he was planning on using it on his golf but sold it before he needed it. Sorry Im not much help..

[nonick]

Re: Calling all of you that colour matched your stock valences..

Last time I went to the dealer to ask about the price I believe I was quoted in the area of 200-250 for both the front and back, that was about 8-9 months ago though so I could be mistaken.