New to MKIII

[Andrewrg]

A few weeks ago I bought a 97 GTI off of RemmyGLI and sold my 07 Rabbit. I am back in school and didn't want the car payments. I love the MKIII so far and look forward to see where than project goes. Thanks to all the MKV scene for all the help answering any questions I had, and looking forward to getting to know the MKIII scene.

Pics of course.

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The "new" one.

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Dying the interior.

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Headliner and parcel shelf out getting wrapped in red suede

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Thanks for looking. I'll update whenever i can.

[deletedo1m]

You picked up Blair's old car. Congrats, that thing is clean. Enjoy it.

[Andrewrg]

You picked up Blair's old car. Congrats, that thing is clean. Enjoy it.

Thanks! Blair seems like a really chill guy. Made the deal extremely smooth. I'm really happy with it. I don't have anything really major I want (or need) to do with it. I'm gonna lay down some sound deadeners while I have all the interior pulled, reinforce the oil pan, and some other small things for now. Not sure what else. Open for ideas!

[deletedo1m]

He is a good dude. Looks like it is good hands.

[Andrewrg]

He is a good dude. Looks like it is good hands.

Thanks. I'll keep it classy.

[2.0_Nick]

Congratz on the car it looks real clean

[Andrewrg]

Congratz on the car it looks real clean

Thanks man.

[jesuslovesmymods]

Very nice. Congrats. I am picking up my first VR6 GTI from my friend next month, I am anxious to join in more here also.

[Yeah Right!]

You picked up Blair's old car. Congrats, that thing is clean. Enjoy it.

[Andrewrg]

Got a new cap for my shift knob. Clear coating it for a smooth, high gloss finish. Pretty happy with how its turning out.

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[<MK3]

great start
please dont put vette wheels on this one

[Andrewrg]

great start
please dont put vette wheels on this one

lol no vette wheels. However I must say I do like the look of salad shooters on the MKIII. Thanks for the comment.

[jesuslovesmymods]

Got a new cap for my shift knob. Clear coating it for a smooth, high gloss finish. Pretty happy with how its turning out.

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I like the way your knob looks sorry I had to

[cafolla1]

you shoulda kept the knob the way it was, otherwise lookin good, blair is a good dude, and this car is soo clean

[Andrewrg]

you shoulda kept the knob the way it was, otherwise lookin good, blair is a good dude, and this car is soo clean

The cap that was on the knob had come off and most of the paint from it was gone so it looked kinda crappy. If it was in good condition I would've left it. Thought this would be kinda fun. It looks pretty good in person.

[Andrewrg]

Removed some more interior and started laying down some sound deadeners.

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Chip Foose approved!









Started the trunk... more to do.



RAAMaudio sound deadener on order to finish the trunk and the do the roof.

[remmyGLI]

Very nice. Glad to see the car is in good hands. I like where you are taking this Andrew.

[Andrewrg]

Very nice. Glad to see the car is in good hands. I like where you are taking this Andrew.

Thanks man. I hope your new car is treating you well. I'd love to see some updates on it.

[shaggly]

Welcome to the mk3 world an haha. Car looks a good one can't wait to see what you do with it

[zrace07]

Not sure where this is going. Watching though.

[Andrewrg]

Welcome to the mk3 world an haha. Car looks a good one can't wait to see what you do with it

Thanks. I'll try to keep things updated as I can.

Not sure where this is going. Watching though.

Nothing too crazy. Thanks for looking.

[uzi did it]

what did you use to die? can tell me the process?

[Andrewrg]

what did you use to die? can tell me the process?

Before you do anything, clean the parts really well with windex or a degreaser. After cleaning, spray on the adhesion promoter. I used DupiColor adhesion promoter (2 cans total). Pep-Boys sells it. Three light coats leaving five min or so in between coats. After the last coat wait ten min or so the did three to five coats of SEM gloss black dye (3-4 cans total), leaving five to ten min in-between coats. The adhesion promoter is key.

[Andrewrg]

RAAMaudio order came in today. Hopefully put some work in tomorrow

[Andrewrg]

Sound deadeners down on the door cards :thumb up:

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Hopefully finish the trunk tomorrow if the rain stops.

[Andrewrg]

Finished the trunk!

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[H3LVTCA]

Not that this is RACECAR, but how much extra weight does all that deadening material add?

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Before you do anything, clean the parts really well with windex or a degreaser. After cleaning, spray on the adhesion promoter. I used DupiColor adhesion promoter (2 cans total). Pep-Boys sells it. Three light coats leaving five min or so in between coats....The adhesion promoter is key.

Vouch, that stuff is worth it's weight in gold. Two years and my painted dash and panels still haven't chipped.

[Andrewrg]

Not that this is RACECAR, but how much extra weight does all that deadening material add?

The RAAmat is really light. I had never used it before, but read good reviews. It is almost a foam material. I haven't had it on the road yet to tell you how well it works, but for all that I used I bet it only weighs 5 lb or so. The dynamat is a little heavier. Maybe 12 lb.

[Andrewrg]

Vouch, that stuff is worth it's weight in gold. Two years and my painted dash and panels still haven't chipped.

Good to know! I was skeptical about trying it at first, but others have said similar things about it. Hopefully it holds up

[Andrewrg]

So not too happy with the shop who is doing my headliner.... Apparently they can't get the proper red suede.. they have ordered two kinds and neither will work, so it looks like the rear shelf and headliner will be done in black suede. Should have it by next week.

[Andrewrg]

Rear shelf





Headliner

[remmyGLI]

Looking good. I like it sir.

[CandyWhiteSniff]

looks good! Glad your happy w the suede

[Andrewrg]

Looking good. I like it sir.

Thanks man!

looks good! Glad your happy w the suede

Thanks! I won't lie, I was hoping for red, but the black looks really good. Gotta give you props. You did a great job