MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: VC on April 14, 2010, 11:57:06 am

Title: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: VC on April 14, 2010, 11:57:06 am: How does everyone clean inside there? Ive got various brushes but nothings really effective and although i can get the car nice and shiny thats the one area i cant get at properly, the bit at the top behind the edge of the glass :chicken:

a bit of a design fault, shame they dont pop out like alot of hatchback windows do... it's getting a bit green
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: scotta on April 14, 2010, 12:01:52 pm: Two options

1 - Jet wash it

2 - buy a 5 door

Simples! :rolleye:
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: VC on April 14, 2010, 12:05:01 pm: Quote from: scotta on April 14, 2010, 12:01:52 pm
Two options

1 - Jet wash it

2 - buy a 5 door

Simples! :rolleye:

ive got a karcher but it doesnt really shift it and i dont want to go in point blank as its pretty viscous :scared:

...buy a 5 door?

[SLAP]

:grin:
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: scotta on April 14, 2010, 12:20:19 pm: ....ouch. :sad1:

have your tried something like tar and glue remover or Tardis (same thing)?

Got a pic of the offending area?
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: JPC on April 14, 2010, 12:28:06 pm: yeh, get a pic up and ill see what i think!
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: john_o on April 14, 2010, 01:02:15 pm: Quote from: Very Cherry on April 14, 2010, 12:05:01 pm
in point blank as its pretty viscous :scared:

you got the 'syrup' karcher special edition then?

[SLAP]

on a serious note sounds like a job for some fexible detailing swabs :happy2:
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: VC on April 14, 2010, 01:12:09 pm: i'll grab a pic, my descriptive skills arent the best :laugh:
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: Moschops on April 14, 2010, 01:22:17 pm: VC use some cotton buds or a small pencil with a cloth round it... :happy2:
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: VC on April 14, 2010, 04:58:31 pm: cotton buds not a bad idea, but that wont bend around corners though to get right in there...

here's some shots..

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Faa104%2FverycherryR32%2Fgrimywindow1.jpg&hash=0e07b2d8b6f4da40a29d0ad51adcdafb75a9ad74)

closer:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Faa104%2FverycherryR32%2Fgrimywindow2.jpg&hash=4964819055e406a38e942c4aaf1381a73d568a32)

am i the only one that suffers from this then? :chicken:
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: B3n on April 14, 2010, 05:14:20 pm: Get a Mf cloth fold it in half push the folded bit into the gap then wipe along thats what ive just done to mine.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww172%2Fbeny_C%2FSAM_0318.jpg&hash=824d7515516ecc791bb29237d3199913a3b57eca)
Could even use a megs slide lock brush? Ill go have a look at mine
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: winrya on April 14, 2010, 06:23:51 pm: I'm sure that gap if far bigger than on my car? Will double check later but i think there is rubber around the rear windows on earlier gti's? Either that or i just cant see anything with black paint :evilgrin:
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: VC on April 14, 2010, 06:49:33 pm: Quote from: B3n on April 14, 2010, 05:14:20 pm
Get a Mf cloth fold it in half push the folded bit into the gap then wipe along thats what ive just done to mine.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww172%2Fbeny_C%2FSAM_0318.jpg&hash=824d7515516ecc791bb29237d3199913a3b57eca)
Could even use a megs slide lock brush? Ill go have a look at mine

definitely gunna give this a go cheers dude :happy2:

assuming though that youre not getting alot of downward pressure though? the grime behind there is very stubborn, not sure if just a wipe is going to shift it
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: B3n on April 14, 2010, 07:05:49 pm: If you push enough cloth in there there shouls be enough pressure just give the area a soak with some all purpose cleaner first :happy2: That should lossen up the crud first.
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: VC on April 14, 2010, 07:10:29 pm: when you say all purpose cleaner......
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: craigy123 on April 14, 2010, 07:15:57 pm: meguairs APC is one example, not mr muscle from under the kitchen sink VC, :P
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: VC on April 14, 2010, 07:21:26 pm: BANG!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.digiex.net%2Ffiles%2Fnfxztyo3lmuieawv36jo.jpg&hash=36f9115275f2be5fb737252448b90b7a6a7dec3d)

:signLOL:
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: B3n on April 14, 2010, 08:08:29 pm: Barry scott would do it but be carefull.
I use Tesco daisy APC myself But i dilute it down first 10-1 Mrs Cherry will probably have some in her potion cupoard.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mysupermarket.co.uk%2FImages%2FExternalImages%2FProductsDetailed%2F90%2F109890.jpg&hash=fbc9a967c78a267925dd00c46309d6a8a05ab604)
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: keith on April 14, 2010, 08:47:10 pm: autosmart G101. 101 uses
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: scotta on April 14, 2010, 09:34:13 pm: Quote from: Very Cherry on April 14, 2010, 07:21:26 pm
BANG!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.digiex.net%2Ffiles%2Fnfxztyo3lmuieawv36jo.jpg&hash=36f9115275f2be5fb737252448b90b7a6a7dec3d)

:signLOL:

:signLOL: One of my relations is called Barry Scott. While he was on holiday in thailand he met another barry scott with a cillit bang tattoo!
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: keith on April 14, 2010, 09:46:30 pm: My wifes cake teacher is called Barry Scott
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: Top Cat on April 14, 2010, 09:54:40 pm: my gap is as clean as a whistle, and i never clean in there. :smiley:

Anyways i thought that's were Moschops lived. :signLOL: if he likes it grubby in their, leave him to it. :laugh:
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: Moschops on April 15, 2010, 10:16:49 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on April 14, 2010, 09:54:40 pm
my gap is as clean as a whistle, and i never clean in there. :smiley:

Anyways i thought that's were Moschops lived. :signLOL: if he likes it grubby in their, leave him to it. :laugh:

Ya cheeky fecker!!! How do you think I am a gremlin... :P
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: Top Cat on April 15, 2010, 10:19:15 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2FBigSmile2.gif&hash=64cd829d85d6a74bddc44cb4086426599cd39d47)
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: 182_blue on April 16, 2010, 07:28:46 pm: get a small brush and as part of your wash regime clean around that areas with the shampoo, as above also Megs APC is good for this also
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: Tarmac_Terrorist on April 16, 2010, 10:02:27 pm: My 2006 GTI has rubber around filling that gap. I thin VW stopped it on 07 models (assume cost cutting)
Perhaps it can be ordered and fitted to newer models
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: Top Cat on April 16, 2010, 10:08:34 pm: Quote from: Tarmac_Terrorist on April 16, 2010, 10:02:27 pm
My 2006 GTI has rubber around filling that gap. I thin VW stopped it on 07 models (assume cost cutting)
Perhaps it can be ordered and fitted to newer models

I have considered doing this, as i hate the line at the bottom of the windows, but its a big job taking out the side windows. :sad1:
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: chip20 on April 18, 2010, 01:43:59 pm: My 06 plate had the seal round the back window and my 07 plate doesn't! I think it looks daft with out it!
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: Frodo-anni on April 18, 2010, 08:10:38 pm: Clay bar with APC worked a treat getting my mk4 anni clean in same area
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: Garth on April 19, 2010, 11:45:28 am: Quote from: Tarmac_Terrorist on April 16, 2010, 10:02:27 pm
My 2006 GTI has rubber around filling that gap. I thin VW stopped it on 07 models (assume cost cutting)
Perhaps it can be ordered and fitted to newer models
Nope, it comes as part of the window. I have had one of my rear side windows replaced due to scratches. The trim and rubber seal are all one part, ready bonded to the glass. There's no way you could retro fit it I'm afraid.

One solution is to buy a complete set of early GTI spec blue tinited glass from VW. Then you'd get the surround. Blue's better than the new green tint anyway :P
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: VC on April 19, 2010, 01:52:22 pm: does anyone have a picture of this seal?
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: john_o on April 19, 2010, 02:38:19 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.see3.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F03%2Fseal.jpg&hash=c4781bea8c421e5262fe93e361a92b303a8bb3d9)
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: winrya on April 19, 2010, 03:01:49 pm: Here's a few mate
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe58%2Fwinrya%2FP1010358.jpg&hash=5bd2a3b2e76c940256a3744bf21c499e36029cc0)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe58%2Fwinrya%2FP1010357.jpg&hash=2f204e5f0f282f0c65e7406e31c2325c4eb5a2db)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe58%2Fwinrya%2FP1010359.jpg&hash=d241dede27498e70d20c950351e4c209f342e0f8)
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: john_o on April 19, 2010, 03:10:40 pm: looks so much better with a seal (on BMP at least) :happy2:
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: winrya on April 19, 2010, 03:14:23 pm: Quote from: john_o on April 19, 2010, 03:10:40 pm
looks so much better with a seal (on BMP at least) :happy2:

Yea it does, i think it makes the look of the car flow better from the front door to the end of the rear window. Without a seal it looks like there is a step after the door
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: VC on April 19, 2010, 03:16:37 pm: Quote from: john_o on April 19, 2010, 02:38:19 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.see3.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F03%2Fseal.jpg&hash=c4781bea8c421e5262fe93e361a92b303a8bb3d9)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FverycherryR32%2Fsmilies%2FFunnay_Off_to_the_left.jpg&hash=35795c736d7ccbf86120ecec533a873819bb9e8c)

:P

Quote from: winrya on April 19, 2010, 03:01:49 pm
Here's a few mate
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe58%2Fwinrya%2FP1010358.jpg&hash=5bd2a3b2e76c940256a3744bf21c499e36029cc0)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe58%2Fwinrya%2FP1010357.jpg&hash=2f204e5f0f282f0c65e7406e31c2325c4eb5a2db)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe58%2Fwinrya%2FP1010359.jpg&hash=d241dede27498e70d20c950351e4c209f342e0f8)

nice one dude :happy2:

that does look heaps better, mine looks like its just floating on the bodywork, which is kinda cool but a pita to clean
Title: Re: That gap behind the rear passenger glass on a 3dr
Post by: Moschops on April 19, 2010, 10:32:40 pm: Quote from: winrya on April 19, 2010, 03:14:23 pm
Quote from: john_o on April 19, 2010, 03:10:40 pm
looks so much better with a seal (on BMP at least) :happy2:

Yea it does, i think it makes the look of the car flow better from the front door to the end of the rear window. Without a seal it looks like there is a step after the door

x 2 :happy2: