MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Matt81 on November 20, 2015, 09:51:57 am
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Hi guys,
One of the few flaws on my eddy and it's really bugging me.
Suggestions on how best to sort this? Can you get replacements or perhaps pre-cut stickers?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fc163%2Fninjabadger%2F20151027_081717.jpg&hash=f20ff26efb93097cd0e5cf2ac872132dcd8ba067)
Thanks.
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A bodyshop wouldn't charge much to rectify that. It's only a small area, or you can have it wrapped?
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Is it easy to remove or could would it have to be done in situ?
Was tempted to get a touch up stick but think I'd make a mess.
I found these on ebay but think it may be over kill and not look too good either:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbon-Fiber-Door-Pillar-Panel-Fit-VW-Golf-Rabbit-MK5-4-5-Dr-Hatchback-GTI-FSI-/311003381691?hash=item48693effbb:g:VHwAAOSw37tWANDv
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Tbh buddy, I've never removed one of trims so I wouldn't know. I'd be tempted to go with them carbon fibre trims as your car is red and it has those dark pillar trims which it won't make a difference adding them.
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Yeah, I'm just worried as those trims are stick on and look quite thick, it might not look right (or worse you could still see the chips from an angle).
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Plasti-Dip!
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How about vinyl wrapping it :smiley:
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If you wrap them or plastidip them you'll see the chips through them. If it was me I'd get them painted piano black at a bodyshop where they'll be able to knock them back and build them up with high build primer and they'll look brand new
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Been quoted £120 to do both sides and also touch up a few other small bits around the car.
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If those are the window trims for the rear quarter glass then they will need removing and a pita to do. so better off letting the local garage to do them unless your willing to strip it all out.
M
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Think I might just put some gloss black touch up on them for now (and get them done in the new year properly) - or get those ebay covers.
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Think I might just put some gloss black touch up on them for now (and get them done in the new year properly) - or get those ebay covers.
The ebay covers are kind of thick :laugh: but will cover them up well.
I would get some cheap black wrap but only issue being it's difficult to cut to the exact size.
M
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How different are the mk6 size wise?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Carbon-Fiber-A-B-C-Pillar-Film-Sticker-kits-FIT-VW-MK6-GOLF-GTI-R20/1488916685.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.44.X5Ctoe&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7_79_78_77_80,searchweb201644_5,searchweb201560_9
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I'd say either the same or very similar but don't take word for it lol go out find a mk6 and measure it :jumping:
those look okay in the link :happy2:
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Might look a bit strange measuring someone's car.
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Might look a bit strange measuring someone's car.
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Go to a dealership or a car sales lot :happy2:
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Given the faff of wrapping that, or touching it up, or getting a bodyshop to quote to paint it - I reckon you may be best going to VW to find out the cost of a new one.
I only comment on this as there was the infamous 'triangle' on the mkiv rear door that used to bubble up. Really cheap to replace, but involved a little bit of work to replace. I found it easy to do with the right tools and a bit of time...
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I've got exactly the same problem with my Eddie!
Managed to put off the repair all year but seriously, how hard can it be remove the door skin and then the quarter light assembly......
Certainly will be a faff but a great sense of achievement I'm sure.
I'll report back when I attempt it in 2016!
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Its held in with 3-4 bolts
To remove need to remove door skin
Not as hard as it seems i replaced the triangle window last year