Mk6 Shaved Bumper and paint question

[GettaGirl150]

What is everyone's thoughts on shaving the tow hitch cover when shaving the front bumper. Yes or No? I've seen it both ways. Also if anyone has thoughts on painting the mirror bottom covers cw to match the car? Or can photoshop to see what it would look like to have the mirrors all one color, cw.

[white pepper]

all or nothing

[Aonarch]

all or nothing

This.

Either shave everything (covers, reflectors, etc), or nothing.

I am not a fan of badge shaves though.

[GettaGirl150]

This is what I was thinking, I just saw most shaved mk6 bumpers I saw kept the tow hitch cover unshaved.

[white pepper]

I am not a fan of badge shaves though.

[GettaGirl150]

bump

[oviewankenobi]

I'm planning on shaving the front bumper, but keeping the tow hook.

Unless someone educates on an alternative tow hook method.

[GettaGirl150]

figured I would probably never use it haha..

[johnnyR32]

all or nothing

THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Squirrel Nuts]

I'm planning on shaving the front bumper, but keeping the tow hook.

Unless someone educates on an alternative tow hook method.

just remove the bumper if need be.

[oviewankenobi]

Been towed once before.. don't remember if the flatbed used the tow hook or not..

[johnnyR32]

just remove the bumper if need be.

exactly. the bumper is only held on with some torx screws.

[GettaGirl150]

what do you guys think about color matching the bottom mirror caps

[johnnyR32]

what do you guys think about color matching the bottom mirror caps

also a good idea.

[white pepper]

Been towed once before.. don't remember if the flatbed used the tow hook or not..

keyword flatbed, where it doesnt matter if its pulled from the front or back. pull the rear valence off (even easier than the front bumper) insert tow hook and then get pulled onto the flatbed backwards.

[GettaGirl150]

Anyone have photoshop to see what it would look like to do the mirror caps color match. CW please

[lowerthanzimmy]

all or nothing

my man speaks the truth.

[A.Bursell]

Why is this called "shaving?"

I think it should be called "filling."

I don't see this actually removing anything from the car. If anything, you are adding more-- body filler or whatever is used.

Just wondering what the thought process is here...

Adam

[Squirrel Nuts]

Why is this called "shaving?"

I think it should be called "filling."

I don't see this actually removing anything from the car. If anything, you are adding more-- body filler or whatever is used.

Just wondering what the thought process is here...

Adam

You're "removing" the VW emblem, or the tow cover or the headlight washer covers.

[A.Bursell]

You're "removing" the VW emblem, or the tow cover or the headlight washer covers.

Ok, I could see the VW emblem. I agree there.

But, the tow cover, side marker, washer cover, etc...are probably still there, just filled around it-- right? Unless the body guy fabricated a piece of plastic and molded it to the correct shape and then blended it in...

[Squirrel Nuts]

the body guy fabricated a piece of plastic and molded it to the correct shape and then blended it in...

[white pepper]

when you shave things they become smooth....

[FUZE]

when you shave things they become smooth....

[Squirrel Nuts]

[1fast91vr6]

My bageless grille will be here tomorrow and hopefully my car will go to the body shop next week. One question for anyone that's shaved the front bumper what did you do with the maker light once they are shaved and the lines for the headlight washers?

[GettaGirl150]

bump

[johnnyR32]

My bageless grille will be here tomorrow and hopefully my car will go to the body shop next week. One question for anyone that's shaved the front bumper what did you do with the maker light once they are shaved and the lines for the headlight washers?

you don't have headlight washers....those are just blank plates. just tie the side marker wires back in case you ever have to put a stock bumper back on.

[1fast91vr6]

you don't have headlight washers....those are just blank plates. just tie the side marker wires back in case you ever have to put a stock bumper back on.

Thanks for the reply. Good to know on the blank plates those are gone for sure then. Which models actaully come with washers there? That was my plan for marker lights. Should I leave the bulbs in them or if I take them out will it give a code?

[johnnyR32]

Thanks for the reply. Good to know on the blank plates those are gone for sure then. Which models actaully come with washers there? That was my plan for marker lights. Should I leave the bulbs in them or if I take them out will it give a code?

The only US model that gets the washers is the Golf R. The GTI has them in other countries. Unless you are running a rest of world code for LED tails with fog that lets you remove the bulbs, I would leave them in so you don't get the bulb out error.

[1fast91vr6]

The only US model that gets the washers is the Golf R. The GTI has them in other countries. Unless you are running a rest of world code for LED tails with fog that lets you remove the bulbs, I would leave them in so you don't get the bulb out error.

Cool thanks for the help.

[johnnyR32]

Cool thanks for the help.

[GettaGirl150]

Finished product!

[A.Bursell]

Looks great!

Adam

[johnnyR32]

[Smoky_Llama]

Nice