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coab · 10th February 2015, 06:31

Mark can you buy the MK1 mesh and is it easy to change?

Or do I have to buy a bumper and remove it!

Mark2000cc · 10th February 2015, 09:23

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Originally Posted by coab

Mark can you buy the MK1 mesh and is it easy to change?

Or do I have to buy a bumper and remove it!

Mine was off a broken zt mate, but you can buy similar off ebay (lockwood) but it's very pricey and doesn't look as good as the original imo.
I managed to get a set off Sean Carter for a bargain price.
It's a bit of a faff to fit, but not hard.
You have to break the plastic weld for the bottom bits and a bit of trimming here and there with a angle grinder (mind the sparks!)
Then I used a product called sticks like **** to stick the plastic bits back on with the new mesh in place.
Then put the whole bumper next to the electric fire in the living room (missus was overjoyed) so it set quicker.
Then refit the bumper.
More time consuming than hard, took me about 3-4 hours with plenty of coffee breaks.

coab · 10th February 2015, 09:24

I dont know If I have the skills to do it lol! Might stick to a can of satin black!

Mark2000cc · 10th February 2015, 09:58

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Originally Posted by coab

I dont know If I have the skills to do it lol! Might stick to a can of satin black!

It's honestly not hard, I've probably made it sound more complicated than what it is. I was presently suprised that not much cutting of the mesh was required.

LotusLC · 10th February 2015, 11:08

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Originally Posted by Mark2000cc

Then put the whole bumper next to the electric fire in the living room (missus was overjoyed) so it set quicker.

I bet watching that set was a lot better than the rubbish they put on TV....

Mark2000cc · 10th February 2015, 11:34

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Originally Posted by lotuslc

I bet watching that set was a lot better than the rubbish they put on TV....

Lol, indeed it was mate. I forced a few coffees and dinner down my neck whilst I waited.
I didn't wait until it fully set as it takes 24 hours, just enough for it to hold whilst I fitted the bumper back on.

coab · 10th February 2015, 12:56

Is it easy to get the plastic back plates off?

Mark2000cc · 10th February 2015, 13:04

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Originally Posted by coab

Is it easy to get the plastic back plates off?

Yes, I used a hammer and sharp chisel to knock the little bits of plastic weld off, took about 10 minutes to get it all off.

Rick-sta · 10th February 2015, 13:32

I swapped the lower mesh grill on my dad's MKII 75 and as Mark says it's really not hard to do

coab · 10th February 2015, 15:07

Got to find some at a reasonable price than. Anyone with an unwanted MK1 bumper not needed lol!

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coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,144 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	I dont know If I have the skills to do it lol! Might stick to a can of satin black!

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coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,144 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Is it easy to get the plastic back plates off?

10th February 2015, 15:07	#140
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,144 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Got to find some at a reasonable price than. Anyone with an unwanted MK1 bumper not needed lol!