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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: steveo on 23 September 2009, 21:56

Title: body work gti
Post by: steveo on 23 September 2009, 21:56

hi all, have just started doing the body work on my gti, and have decided to remove all the body trim on the car as any one done this? have been told u filler in the gaps wear the trim was, (a lot of filler needed then nor not???) thanks for any info sent back, steveo.

Title: Re: workshop manuak
Post by: hyland770 on 23 September 2009, 21:59

 :huh: ever heard of haynes manuals? there available everywhere.....

Title: Re: workshop manuak
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 23 September 2009, 23:00

Buy a bentley manual, much more detailed than a haynes.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Volkswagen-Cabrio-Service-Manual-1993-99/dp/0837603668/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253743183&sr=8-9

Title: Re: workshop manuak
Post by: steveo on 24 September 2009, 13:11

Quote from: hyland770 on 23 September 2009, 21:59

:huh: ever heard of haynes manuals? there available everywhere.....

had a look at them, trying to get hold one for a gti is like pulling teeth   :undecided:

Title: Re: workshop manuak
Post by: Andy-H on 24 September 2009, 13:18

It's included in the manual for the lower models  :wink:

Title: body work,
Post by: steveo on 21 October 2009, 12:47

hi all, have started doing the body on my gti, and have decided to remove all the trim on the body as any one done this?? the arch trim is,nt a problem but once you remove the body trim your left with that gap, i,ve been told you filler it,(blimey a lot of filler then??) thanks for any info steveo.  :huh:

Title: Re: workshop manuak
Post by: Len on 21 October 2009, 12:55

You need GL or some VR6 door strips mate! :rolleyes:

Title: Re: body work gti
Post by: Mikester on 21 October 2009, 13:20

Quote from: Len on 21 October 2009, 12:55

You need GL or some VR6 door strips mate! :rolleyes:

Late VR trims.

But yes you can remove the arches, then fit the non arch side trims, and also remove the side skirts.

Using filler to smooth the door trims would be terrible, needs to be welded etc.

Title: Re: body work gti
Post by: Wayne on 21 October 2009, 15:40

Quote from: Mikester on 21 October 2009, 13:20

Quote from: Len on 21 October 2009, 12:55

You need GL or some VR6 door strips mate! :rolleyes:

Late VR trims.

But yes you can remove the arches, then fit the non arch side trims, and also remove the side skirts.

Using filler to smooth the door trims would be terrible, needs to be welded etc.

+1 you will the doors welded over, filler will fall out.

Title: Re: body work gti
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 21 October 2009, 19:08

As above. Filler will crack and fall out. Filling with primer (has been done before) will likely crack. Fiber glass will crack.

Or so me mate tells me! :grin: