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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Flipmode on 14 April 2006, 18:24

Title: Only Golf with Rust !!
Post by: Flipmode on 14 April 2006, 18:24

Apparently everyone i know reckons mine is the only mark 4 golf they've ever heard of with rust, which is just my luck !!

Its not to bad really, just bit of bubbling/flaking paintwork around my rear passenger side wheel arch, its quiet a thin strip of paint which is coming loose and turning dreaded orange colour in places. i haven't managed to get any quotes yet but has anyone else experienced this?? no doubt the stealership will want half my wages to sort it out  :sad:

Title: Re: Only Golf with Rust !!
Post by: Mantamad on 14 April 2006, 21:22

Never seen a Golf with rust myself - could it have been damaged and repaired and the repair not rust-proofed properly?

What age is your Golf? - would the rust warranty cover it.

Title: Re: Only Golf with Rust !!
Post by: GolfGL on 14 April 2006, 21:32

Could have just been a deep stone chip. Get some kurust on it to help stop the spread of rust.

Title: Re: Only Golf with Rust !!
Post by: Flipmode on 15 April 2006, 16:19

Its an early one '98S reg GTI T, suppose it could have started as bit of damage then spread a bit?? I'm going to have to get some quotes soon, don't want it getting any worse. had a look at the literature but think I'm outside any warranty for the paintwork/body integrity cos its now coming up to 8yrs age.  :sad: