THE MK5 GTI GETS A FRONT END MAKEOVER

So, the front end of the MK5 GTI finally gets a little TLC. A couple of effective mods to refresh the front of the car with an OEM+ look. I fit a new front grill, recreate the front badge, fit a splitter, install a number plate, fix some damage and attempt to remove the headlight tint all in one go!
TIMESTAMPS:
INTRO: 00:00 - 00:22
BEFORE: 00:23 - 01:32
RESPRAYING THE FRONT BADGE: 01:33 - 04:07
FRONT GRILLE: 04:08 - 05:27
FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL AND REPAIR : 05:28 - 07:47
NEW GRILLE: 07:48 - 09:07
HEADLIGHT TINT REMOVAL: 09:08 - 11:55
RUBBER SPLITTER: 11:56 - 13:25
GRILLE AND NUMBER PLATE INSTALLATION: 13:26 - 16:11
FULL REVEAL: 16:12 - 17:29
I'm Elliott, a driveway car guy who loves modifying! Since my first car 10 years ago I've modified my way through Air Ride, Remaps, Lighting, Exhausts and more! I've decided to start documenting my driveway mods to share the excitement and passion with you guys.
#MK5GOLFGTI
#MODIFIEDCARS
#VOLKSWAGEN

[@mcjdubpower]

Gud vid, gud car.

[@andyseaton7895]

Great job, that cheap ebay rubber strip looks really good. 👌
I think the headlights have got tinted lacquer on them, so using a better grade of sand paper should get it off and then you be able to polish them afterwards. I wouldn't use paint stripper, that'll probably attach the plastic.

[@overrungarage]

Thanks mate! Yeah you’re probably right, I’ve found you can get replacement lenses for around £30 so may just attempt to split and replace. Can’t beat brand new!

[@nickyaitken9832]

Looks mint! I’m a fan of the red badge, but I am a massive chav 🤣😛

[@overrungarage]

Haha cheers dude!! It did look good but OEM+ all the way for me 👍

[@darrenpumfrett1495]

Hi mate, where did you purchase your front grille from? Link? 👍

[@TheMjw123]

Hi like the front end and you did it on a budget.where did you buy the front number plate looking at something like that for my golf mk5 gti

[@overrungarage]

Thanks a lot mate, the plate was from pro plates, they do custom size stick on plates and mine is 305 wide x 95 high !

[@m.allmark]

Going to get new grills for mine next I think to tidy it up. Will do the grills by the fog lights also

[@overrungarage]

They definitely make a huge difference! To be honest my fog grills were changed by the previous owner and are gloss black, it’s starting to flake a little which is a shame.

[@turbo_tyler_]

Hello mate, fellow gti owner here. Where did you purchase your front plate sticker from? cheers!

[@overrungarage]

Hi mate, its from pro plates, they do custom size stick on plates and mine is 305 wide x 95 high !

[@lloydsands6147]

Hey man, where did you get your ‘GTI’ badge from for the grill? I’ve been looking for one of those black badges for ages but I can’t find one 😆

[@overrungarage]

Hi mate it was just an eBay special !

[@jimm8465]

Need to address surface rust underneath before it gets worse

[@GIXXERUKX]

Looks so much better, tbf I think the new red stripe around the front grill makes the biggest difference 😎
Rather than the faded old stripe 👍
New plates look 😎😎

[@overrungarage]

Thanks dude, I agree it’s just so vibrant. Did love that smoothed grill look but not worth the hassle of getting pulled!

[@waqashussain2310]

what size is your rear plate ?

[@overrungarage]

Just standard sized pressed metal plate. I do have a short 5 digit one but didn’t put it on 👍

[@tejzino1598]

Your car already has edition 30 splitter

[@overrungarage]

It’s just a standard gti one but painted same colour as the car 👍

[@user-pg1en3sn8r]

Hello my friend, how much does this car cost? Please reply.

[@overrungarage]

Hey dude I paid £4000 for it

[@user-pg1en3sn8r]

@@overrungarage From a car showroom or website..

[@overrungarage]

@@user-pg1en3sn8r purchased off Facebook marketplace !

[@user-pg1en3sn8r]

@@overrungarage thank you pro