Chrome - if you like a little 'bling'...

[Defenderben]

The other thing is its only the very basic "S" that has the plain black grill in the modes line up, Skoda put the chrome on all other models AFAIK.

So in some respects blacking out the chrome around your grill could be seen that you have a lesser model? If you are aware of model differences.

[blackandwhite]

I had thought about getting the bog standard black surround but I really really like the wrap I've used (just ordered even more, I can see this car ending up completely wrapped ) .

[Auric Goldfinger]

I like Chrome

 

 

 

 

 

[Kent (DK)]

I had thought about getting the bog standard black surround but I really really like the wrap I've used (just ordered even more, I can see this car ending up completely wrapped ) .

Pictures?

[Stonesie]

Just done a 2 minute photobucket edit 

 

 

 

Excuse the really amateur work, I was rushing 

 

Not sure if I like it or not 

 

Probably look better with a real one and not my shabby artwork

 

Cheers

 

Damo

How about a roll of black insulation tape? Not a permanent thing but it will last for long enough to see if you like the look. 

[Damo]

Thats an idea

Could always vinyl wrap it if I liked the look

Might have to try that fella

Cheers

Damo

[blackandwhite]

Pictures?

Doing on wed/thurs , will post when finished

[Kent (DK)]

Doing on wed/thurs , will post when finished

Sounds good . Always great to see what other people have done to their cars - and perhaps I could get inspired to do something to my own.

Edited 12 August, 2013 by Kent (DK)

[WhiteRider]

Doing on wed/thurs , will post when finished

 

Looking forward to Wednesday/Thursday then.. Pictures please.. :-) Also considering this for my wifes white one.. Not sure about how I feel about white and chrome bling though.. What's your opinion?

[WhiteRider]

What about this one, I'm thinking of buying it for my soon to come, Citigo http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/CITIGO/Citigo-original-Skoda-front-bumper-lid-CHROME

 

Donlon, If you do this.. please post a picture.. Also considering the same..

[grr666]

It really suits some cars. Case in point, the fiat 500.

Mrs gs has the 'chrome pack' which was specced when ordered.

Perhaps it's the 'retro' styling of the of the car that makes it so you can get 

away with it. But even with a big strip of 'chrome' along the face of each bumper

chrome strips on the front panel, and chrome window surrounds plus a few little

bits inside the car it doesn't look out of place at all.

I think the citigo is too modern and forward looking for this kind of styling tbh.

I think colour matched or contrasting coloured bits will look best on these.

[Didescharlie]

^^ Totally agree.

[CitigoAllen]

I think the Elegance with the chrome is much better looking than the S spec car which lacks it.  The Citigo is a fairly plain looking little car, lacking the design cuteness of the 500, C1 or Ka or even the nice glass hatch and smiley face of the Up..  Therefore I think it needs a lift in terms of bling

[AVTUR]

How about a roll of black insulation tape? Not a permanent thing but it will last for long enough to see if you like the look.

Or black latex body paint, it can be brushed on and easily peeled off after.

[Donlon]

Donlon, If you do this.. please post a picture.. Also considering the same..

 

Of course :-)

[WhiteRider]

I think the Elegance with the chrome is much better looking than the S spec car which lacks it.  The Citigo is a fairly plain looking little car, lacking the design cuteness of the 500, C1 or Ka or even the nice glass hatch and smiley face of the Up..  Therefore I think it needs a lift in terms of bling

 

+1 - although IMO the smiley face and glass hatch of the UP is it's downsides.. UP = Contemporary, Citigo = more or less Timeless

 

BTW: Anyone know if the distance between the tail lights of the Citigo and the Up are the same?

Edited 14 August, 2013 by WhiteRider

[WhiteRider]

Found a pic of a Red Citigo with plain black grille surround.

 

 

 

Didn't think I would say this... but I PREFER the Chrome 

 

And on that bombshell...Goodnight

 

Cheers

 

Damo

 

 

If I were to go black on mine I suspect I would go for Metallic Black on the upper grill surround and and on the lid of the lower grill.. Would complement each other quite well I think..

[WhiteRider]

I ordered these chrome bits: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-CITIGO-CHROME-SIDE-DOOR-INDICATOR-SURROUND-TRIM-COVERS-SET-STEEL-/200867317717?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ec4a007d5

and these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-MK4-MK5-CHROME-DOOR-HANDLES-GTI-GTDI-R32-FSI-1-8T-AUDI-TT-VW-/280724179697?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3ACitigo&hash=item415c770af1

My 15.000km oil change is coming in early september - I have asked them to remove the Skoda and citigo texts on the hatch (the green of the citigo is not my thing). 

 

So, a little chrome on and a little off

 

Hope that ebay chrome doesn't look too tacky...

 

So, did it arrive?? - quite eager to see if I should throw some Money at it as well.. :-)

[HenrietteK]

How did it go? :-)

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[Donlon]

Well I finally got that crome front bumper lid, for some strange reason I could not get it from my local dealer, they never heard of crome ones, only colored, so I bought it from Superskoda.com.

Its made of plastic, not that its bad I just expected it to be metal, but  it look really good and dont have the "cheap chrome plastic made in china" feel, and it removes the worry about rust, so I'm all in all very pleased with it, and it really look good on my car IMO :-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[crazyash88]

I like that. Not a fan of chrome but looks good

[Damo]

Looks great

[staib]

Agree - very cool look...

[Stormchaser]

Looks ok

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[Didescharlie]

Nice. Quite low key.