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Title: The dreaded wing rust
Post by: GTIdanman on July 22, 2015, 07:56:43 pm: i have recently noticed the rust on my 2 front wings. I have been I talks with VW and it seems as though they are trying to wriggle out of doing it under warranty. So I was just wandering if anybody had any tips as to any products I could use to slow the rust until VW pull there finger out or until I have enough cash to get robbed at the local body shop. I don't want it getting to bad and have to replace the wings. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Title: Re: The dreaded wing rust
Post by: Blackgtiman on July 22, 2015, 08:10:47 pm: mine have just started on the inner lip. I chipped of the loose material, treated with kur rust and touched in. Hopefully it will slow it down a bit.
Title: Re: The dreaded wing rust
Post by: Scottymon on July 22, 2015, 08:12:00 pm: There's Kurust that turns the rust blue which should be fine, however I'd be careful not to go OTT with what you use to cover it (paints etc.) as they need to scan the area, and if they deem it's been repaired before then they will say that the warranty/guarantee is void, esp. if they are trying to find a way out. :happy2:
Title: Re: The dreaded wing rust
Post by: AJP on July 22, 2015, 08:24:38 pm: Quote from: Scottymon on July 22, 2015, 08:12:00 pm
There's Kurust that turns the rust blue which should be fine, however I'd be careful not to go OTT with what you use to cover it (paints etc.) as they need to scan the area, and if they deem it's been repaired before then they will say that the warranty/guarantee is void, esp. if they are trying to find a way out. :happy2:
Pertinent point this. VW will use a micrometer to measure the paint depth. Anything outside factory tolerance will make a warranty claim much harder.
Title: Re: The dreaded wing rust
Post by: white91 on July 22, 2015, 08:51:59 pm: There is a PDF going round detailing the problem, print this off and take it with you and tell them to sort it or you will contact VW HQ, failing that go to another dealer?

VW Leicester couldn't have been more helpful
Title: Re: The dreaded wing rust
Post by: Monza_GTI on July 22, 2015, 09:00:39 pm: There's a massive thread that there's been loads of people including myself giving feedback and to how it was like with us dealing with vw UK.
Check this out
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=48873.900

Also, here's the pdf you are looking for
http://www.stuartdalby.co.uk/vwgolfmk5/rust_wing/
Title: Re: The dreaded wing rust
Post by: fruitmachinestu on July 22, 2015, 09:23:18 pm: If u live anywhere near manchester i got mine done through old trafford vw. No mither.
Title: Re: The dreaded wing rust
Post by: GTIdanman on July 22, 2015, 10:28:20 pm: Wow. Thanks for the info guys. The PDF will definitely help. If I have no response off them soon I shall be taking the PDF in with me to see them. It seems weather it's Diesel or Petrol or even if it has been repaird before you should still be able to claim something. It also appears to be easier to make a claim if both OS and NS have rusted as this helps prove it's not the fault of the current ot previous owners.

I have read a lot a good stories on this and also some bad but I can only try.
I had a quoat from my local independent body shop of £416 to repair both wings (OUCH) so I'm hoping I get lucky.

Wish me luck.
Will keep you updated on how I get on!
Title: Re: The dreaded wing rust
Post by: GTIdanman on July 23, 2015, 10:39:39 am: Just had a phone call from VW, car is going in Monday for inspection. Fingers crossed it may be getting sorted.
Title: Re: The dreaded wing rust
Post by: Monza_GTI on July 23, 2015, 01:15:18 pm: Quote from: fruitmachinestu on July 22, 2015, 09:23:18 pm
If u live anywhere near manchester i got mine done through old trafford vw. No mither.

Hmm, it seems that garage are more friendly and helpful. I went to that same garage
Title: Re: The dreaded wing rust
Post by: afzalmj on July 23, 2015, 08:09:49 pm: Do the rears suffer too? One side of mine seems to have been touched up...
Title: Re: The dreaded wing rust
Post by: GTIdanman on August 11, 2015, 06:52:21 pm: SUCCESS!!!! Had a call from VW today. Car is booked into have new wings fitted!! Happy days! :happy2: :jumpmove: