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Title: Mk5 GTI Side Skirts
Post by: 330-Singh on August 27, 2015, 09:40:51 am

I have my wifes GTI booked in for front and rear bumpers to be resprayed aswell as having the Genuine Ed30 add ons painted and fitted. I want to get the side skirts smoothed down and painted also and the bodyshop has requested that I buy new ones.

Does anyone know where else other than VW I can buy these from as VW have only one side in stock and I need the pair within the week.

On a side note – does have any alternative suggestions for the side skirts that will compliment and not look out of place with the genuine Ed30 items?

Many thanks

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI Side Skirts
Post by: Andy on August 27, 2015, 10:54:53 am

Why have they said to buy new ones..
The gti ones are texture and need sanding down then build up with primer to get the smooth look.The skirts from tps are £30 each.
The r32 and I think ed30 are smooth and come in grey primer are £245 each.
Lot of body shops don't like to do the gti ones as it's time consuming

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI Side Skirts
Post by: 330-Singh on August 27, 2015, 01:54:04 pm

Quote from: maxitrol on August 27, 2015, 10:54:53 am

Why have they said to buy new ones..
The gti ones are texture and need sanding down then build up with primer to get the smooth look.The skirts from tps are £30 each.
The r32 and I think ed30 are smooth and come in grey primer are £245 each.
Lot of body shops don't like to do the gti ones as it's time consuming

I'll contact tps.

They said that the existing ones may have issues when removed so to save time and possibly extra money prepping buy new ones. They know that they need smoothing/painting etc.

Thanks

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI Side Skirts
Post by: white91 on August 27, 2015, 02:17:22 pm

I was quoted £45 for side skirts! Do TPS vary their prices


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Title: Re: Mk5 GTI Side Skirts
Post by: 330-Singh on August 27, 2015, 02:23:27 pm

Quote from: white91 on August 27, 2015, 02:17:22 pm

I was quoted £45 for side skirts! Do TPS vary their prices


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Who was that from?

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI Side Skirts
Post by: white91 on August 27, 2015, 02:24:12 pm

TPS quoted me that


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Title: Re: Mk5 GTI Side Skirts
Post by: Andy on August 27, 2015, 02:34:40 pm

I am in the trade so get a little discount

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI Side Skirts
Post by: AJP on August 27, 2015, 04:29:13 pm

My bodyshop suggested the same - he wanted to be sure that they went on nicely, as in removing them they could be distorted and you'd struggle to get a uniform upper edge. New skirts leave less to chance. Took his advice and got a great result as well as a perfect colour match.

He wasn't looking forward to working the textured plastic but, as I reminded him, I was the one paying!

Hardly expensive for a pair of standard skirts, even without TPS discount though, is it.

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI Side Skirts
Post by: white91 on August 27, 2015, 04:42:28 pm

Quote from: maxitrol on August 27, 2015, 02:34:40 pm

I am in the trade so get a little discount

So am I


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Title: Re: Mk5 GTI Side Skirts
Post by: 330-Singh on August 27, 2015, 04:45:49 pm

Quote from: white91 on August 27, 2015, 04:42:28 pm

Quote from: maxitrol on August 27, 2015, 02:34:40 pm

I am in the trade so get a little discount

So am I


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Would anyone be kind enough to help me get a pair of side skirts ASAP with trade discount from TPS?  :happy2: