MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: PND on July 18, 2011, 07:11:41 pm

Title: Scratched DSG surround..
Post by: PND on July 18, 2011, 07:11:41 pm
I foolishly managed to scratch the edge of my DSG surround today..  :sad1:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fa117%2FPND8162%2F18072011431.jpg&hash=ea2180d705b4d9be92451578e345e8d4d00bd50e)

Any suggestions as to the best way to attempt to repair it? Don't really want to go to the expense of buying a replacement!! Don't suppose anyone's got a spare surround?

I guess a grey touch-up stick will be the best to try..

Any masterplans?
Title: Re: Scratched DSG surround..
Post by: parks on July 18, 2011, 07:15:05 pm
Wrap it?
Title: Re: Scratched DSG surround..
Post by: Scousus maximus on July 18, 2011, 07:18:15 pm
As above or paint the whole thing, how adventurous are you,,,?
Title: Re: Scratched DSG surround..
Post by: PND on July 18, 2011, 07:24:06 pm
Quote from: Scousus maximus on July 18, 2011, 07:18:15 pm
As above or paint the whole thing, how adventurous are you,,,?

Maybe time will tell! :laugh:
Title: Re: Scratched DSG surround..
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 18, 2011, 07:28:18 pm
Quote from: parks on July 18, 2011, 07:15:05 pm
Wrap it?

Wrap or Spray gloss black?  :party:
Title: Re: Scratched DSG surround..
Post by: alexperkins on July 21, 2011, 07:05:41 pm
The whole surround splits down so you can easily spray it up a satin black or similar  :happy2:
Title: Re: Scratched DSG surround..
Post by: PND on July 21, 2011, 07:09:18 pm
Quote from: alexperkins on July 21, 2011, 07:05:41 pm
The whole surround splits down so you can easily spray it up a satin black or similar  :happy2:

Would you spray directly only the existing 'rubbery-plastic' surface? Any special prep required?
Title: Re: Scratched DSG surround..
Post by: alexperkins on July 21, 2011, 07:51:42 pm
Id lightly sand with 2500 grit then apply a  coat of plastic primer
Title: Re: Scratched DSG surround..
Post by: MattPoss on July 21, 2011, 09:58:41 pm
When I bought my car the surround had a small chip on it. It was doing my head in so I got a brand new one for £50 and while I was at it I got the gaitor retrimmed in Interlagos cloth :laugh:

Matt
Title: Re: Scratched DSG surround..
Post by: PND on July 21, 2011, 10:06:20 pm
Quote from: MattPoss on July 21, 2011, 09:58:41 pm
When I bought my car the surround had a small chip on it. It was doing my head in so I got a brand new one for £50 and while I was at it I got the gaitor retrimmed in Interlagos cloth :laugh:

Matt

Was that just for the surround?  Don't suppose you've still got your old one that I could 'experiment' on?