davy26 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 I'm about to have the calipers on my 2005 MY Gti repainted. I haven't been able to find a contemporary photo of a Gti when new clearly showing whether or not these originally featured any kind of decal. This supplier - http://www.brakecaliperdecals.co.uk/VW-Decals/VW-GTI-Brake-Caliper-Decals - offers a 'GTI' version, but I wouldn't apply if they don't reflect original spec. Any guidance please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Nope, they never had any decals on them from the factory, just painted red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 What colour red are you opting for. I tried to find out from VW and other sources what the correct colour is, however, whilst nobody could be 100% certain the general consensus was Brembo red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedo Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 TBH if its similar to the orginal red and all are painted at the same time no one would know the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy26 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Grumpy said: What colour red are you opting for. I tried to find out from VW and other sources what the correct colour is, however, whilst nobody could be 100% certain the general consensus was Brembo red. Yes, I'd like to know too, but from a pragmatic point of view I think Reedo is probably right. I had a similar wish to know the correct colour for the Bathursts - some say Avus Silver, but I was not able to confirm. My excuse is I'm pedantic, retired, have time on my hands, and used to work for car manufacturers, so have a natural affinity for factory-spec: what's yours? (!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 1 hour ago, davy26 said: Yes, I'd like to know too, but from a pragmatic point of view I think Reedo is probably right. I had a similar wish to know the correct colour for the Bathursts - some say Avus Silver, but I was not able to confirm. My excuse is I'm pedantic, retired, have time on my hands, and used to work for car manufacturers, so have a natural affinity for factory-spec: what's yours? (!) I guess I like to keep my GTI OEM. Won't do any harm when I come to part with it😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy26 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 6 hours ago, lupogtiboy said: Nope, they never had any decals on them from the factory, just painted red Thanks Martin and I'm pleased that's the case - more tasteful in my view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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