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Boot-Lip Protector?
« on: July 25, 2009, 06:42:50 pm »
Guys,

Got a few scratches on the boot-lip (the bit just above the rear number plate) from the previous owner dragging whatnot over it. These will be dealt with professionally soon.



I'm looking for some transparent sticky back plastic to fit so I can avoid this in the future.
Is there such thing I can buy? I want something very similar to the stationary stuff, almost like a thin laminate that I can stick over the top so it's transparent above the paintwork?

Appreciate any ideas.
Thanks,

Pete.
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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2009, 08:41:41 pm »
Of course you can have a piece of stone chip film cut and fitted by any firm that does paint protection films.

However I have a distant memory thar VW actually sell exactly what you've described; precut bumper protection film.  It was so long ago I can't remember where I saw it, but I'm sure it was somewhere like a VW accessories catalogue.  Perhaps someone with a better memory will be along to confirm or give VW a shout. 

Let me know how you get on as I might like one too!

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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2009, 09:09:09 pm »
tmt sell a selection of solutions  :happy2:



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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2009, 11:23:00 pm »
I have a tailor made boot liner by these people, hatchbag.co.uk, which includes a fold out bumper protecting flap, I've had them on my last 4 cars and they are tops :happy2:



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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2009, 10:13:50 pm »
Dan,

That's a stunning find mate!  :happy2: Thanks.
Is the one top of the list the one I'll require for a Mk5 Gti?

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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2009, 08:38:43 am »
Yeah I think it's the top one with the 1K0 part number (think 1K0 means MK5 Golf in part number terms).  Can't be sure from the picture but think thats a MK5 rear end  :grin: But I'm the parts manny will keep you right!  :happy2:

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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2009, 12:04:42 am »
I have a tailor made boot liner by these people, hatchbag.co.uk, which includes a fold out bumper protecting flap, I've had them on my last 4 cars and they are tops :happy2:



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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2009, 04:17:13 pm »
stealers are robbing b*stards, that film is really expensive. As for the part numbers your right veedubdan 1k0 is mk5 golf.

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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2009, 05:42:43 pm »
lol indeed mate. £35 for a bit of plastic. Haven't even fitted mine so it's £35 down the drain atm  :confused:  :laugh:
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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2009, 12:48:08 am »
I have a tailor made boot liner by these people, hatchbag.co.uk, which includes a fold out bumper protecting flap, I've had them on my last 4 cars and they are tops :happy2:



only picture I've got, sorry

Thats great for the dog Gary  :congrats:  Pete i too have a few scratches in the same place as you, and i was wondering what would be the best protection too. Even though my dog dosen't go in the boot,  the previous owner told me that the few scratches on the rear were caused by his dog.

My dog "Bob" is only little, and is whats known as a "Fourche Terrier". He travels in on of these on the back seat in one of these folding dog crates, and he loves it! We have a Red crate BTW, and they are quite good looking.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Folding-DOG-CRATE-pet-CAGE-puppy-CARRIER-KENNEL-YELLOW_W0QQitemZ170386545301QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs?var=&hash=item6d6e3110f5

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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2009, 11:29:34 am »
That plastic film works well, although it does ware and needs replaced reasonably often or it starts to look tatty.
Just buy a sheet from ebay and apply it yourself !

see that doggy boot protector mate, Does that remain attached to the seat, with out movement even when the seats are folded down and how does it attach to the seats ect . Cheers
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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2009, 04:37:18 pm »
I have a tailor made boot liner by these people, hatchbag.co.uk, which includes a fold out bumper protecting flap, I've had them on my last 4 cars and they are tops :happy2:



only picture I've got, sorry

Thats great for the dog Gary  :congrats:  Pete i too have a few scratches in the same place as you, and i was wondering what would be the best protection too. Even though my dog dosen't go in the boot,  the previous owner told me that the few scratches on the rear were caused by his dog.

My dog "Bob" is only little, and is whats known as a "Fourche Terrier". He travels in on of these on the back seat in one of these folding dog crates, and he loves it! We have a Red crate BTW, and they are quite good looking.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Folding-DOG-CRATE-pet-CAGE-puppy-CARRIER-KENNEL-YELLOW_W0QQitemZ170386545301QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs?var=&hash=item6d6e3110f5

Indeed fella. I use the boot regularly so wanted something to ensure the paintwork is all dandy for the future. I had paid to have the scratches polished out but it was a fairly poor job.

That plastic film works well, although it does ware and needs replaced reasonably often or it starts to look tatty.
Just buy a sheet from ebay and apply it yourself !

see that doggy boot protector mate, Does that remain attached to the seat, with out movement even when the seats are folded down and how does it attach to the seats ect . Cheers

^ How often do you envisage as reasonable often dude? Surely they should last a good three to four years?
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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2010, 05:49:29 pm »
...Well I finally fitted this today but made a hash of it  :confused:  :stupid:
It's just mildly uneven and bubbled on the bend down towards the number plate area as opposed to the flat section.

Could I remove it with a hairdryer in the same way I'd remove a decal?
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Re: Boot-Lip Protector?
« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2010, 05:55:16 pm »
bubbles can be removed with a pin and a credit card  :smiley: