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Re: My new caddy

Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 7:16 pm
by snuffegull
Thank you!

I'm keeping the first gen front, i like them aswell!

More stuff painted! A fair bit of dust nibs in these, so they will need a flat and polish, but overall the finish is nice.
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I think this color combo has potential, leaning towards doing the wheels in the same silver
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Tidying up loose ends on the body, like seam sealing and such, not very good looking, unlike the more visible seams i put way more effort into making spot on :lol:
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If all goes to plan, everything will be painted by next weekend

Re: My new caddy

Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 7:20 pm
by Azz03
[mention]snuffegull [/mention] ahh nice that’s what I like to hear, there’s far too many mk7 golf front ends about on the caddy’s now lol can’t be a preface lift.

Really loving this colour and I think you’re right the silver would look mint on the alloys it’ll really make the colour of the van stand out.


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Re: My new caddy

Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 8:32 pm
by snuffegull
Yeah! I mean i do like the newer fronts, and hybrid bumper swaps, ive even helped a mate do a early mk3 to mk4 with a mk7 R hybrid bumper swap before.
Since i got this caddy i have been asked if im gonna swap it or been offered facelift and hybrid parts soo many times :lol: but i dont want to do it!

I think im going for that color on the wheels, and the most recent model center caps, and the wheel bolt covers that say volkswagen on em, think thats gonna look mint

Re: My new caddy

Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 11:19 pm
by PJD
Interesting choice of colour. I spotted a Lexus in metallic sage the other day and it really caught my eye because it's not a colour I had seen before on a car. It looked really good! Will suit your van.

Seeing as you will have restored this van, keeping the front stock but with a unique colour will set it apart.

Re: My new caddy

Posted: Wed May 15, 2024 8:13 pm
by snuffegull
Thank you!

Its getting closer
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Checking color combos, still a little bit on the fence about this, but i'll have to see it assebled to make the final call. One combo i think could look better in the front is matte black ribs, black metallic grille trim, and keep the emblem as is. I might pick up yet another grille and do up like that to try
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Re: My new caddy

Posted: Thu May 16, 2024 7:48 am
by Baldspeed Racing
love the colour and the amount of work which has gone in to this so far, keep it up buddy and looking forward to seeing it all built back up

Re: My new caddy

Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 7:20 pm
by snuffegull
Thank you! I'm really itching to get it assembled also!

more stuff painted today! Only the body shell left now! Might redo the front lip, kinda thin on the ribs in the grille area, but you cant really see it when assembled anyway so we'll see
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have block sanded all the big flat panels from 240 down to 500 grit
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Re: My new caddy

Posted: Sat May 18, 2024 9:22 pm
by snuffegull
Really close to final paint now!
2k chip guard applied on the sills
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Just a few more details to refine, and a final masking, then its time to shoot sealer and paint :)
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I wanted to to the front arches before paint, but i dont have the time right now, as i have a deadline approaching, so it will have to be done at a later date

Re: My new caddy

Posted: Sun May 19, 2024 8:09 pm
by snuffegull
Its finally painted! Its been 8 weeks of work with one singe day off in that entire time to get here! I'm so worn out right now :lol: I have 3 weeks to get it back together and finish the wheel restoration for a event im going to
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I'm so happy with this color, think its gonna go well with the black headlights and the dark red mk4 taillights and such
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Re: My new caddy

Posted: Sun May 19, 2024 10:25 pm
by Gmancan1
Outstanding colour that!

Re: My new caddy

Posted: Mon May 20, 2024 7:49 am
by Baldspeed Racing
fair play all of the hard work is paying off, keep it up as you will get to the point of when its done knowing you did that.....even if feeling totally scrap

Re: My new caddy

Posted: Mon May 20, 2024 3:57 pm
by Adwano
Jealous of the colour, proper suits a caddy Looking to be a great build

Re: My new caddy

Posted: Tue May 21, 2024 10:24 pm
by snuffegull
Thanks guys!

Assembly has started! Every bit gets deep cleaned before they go on. and i'm putting brand new hardware on basically everything, as i have absolute tons of it hoarded over the years :lol:
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I'm really digging the tinted mk4 tails against this color
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Re: My new caddy

Posted: Wed May 22, 2024 9:46 am
by brooneye
Looking forward to seeing it done. Really liking the colour


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Re: My new caddy

Posted: Thu May 23, 2024 10:03 pm
by snuffegull
Thank you!

Slowly been assembling a little bit every day after work, this weekend i should get a whole lot done!

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