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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Davstylee on 14 January 2010, 08:10
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Hi Guys
I have read on here a lot about the 18" Monza's getting something called "white worm". As I only have the 17" wheels I haven’t had this problem, so I don’t know what it looks like exactly. However, my boot opening badge is one of the old flat ones, where the VW badge is flush with the black background, not the newer ones where the actually VW is raised above the black background. Anyway I think my boot opening badge might have a case of this white worm, as the silver parts have got some sort of white wiggly lines in them.
Is there anyway to get rid of it, if not is it easy to replace the boot opening badge?
Thanks in advance guys.
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Only replacement will get rid of it.
If you want to replace the flat style with a raised style then the fittings are different and you'll need the entire lock mechanism.
I've replaced the lock mechanism when I swapped to a Carbon Fibre badge and it took about an hour to do and isn't hard to do. You do need a level of patience with removing and re-fitting clips though. :smiley:
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Thanks for the advice.
So whats the deal if i just want to replace with a flat type one, so like for like?
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Would this fit my 05 GTI?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vw-Golf-Mk5-Boot-Badge-Rear-Handle_W0QQitemZ280448646502QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item414c0abd66
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That one has the white worm as well (and is probably why he's getting rid of it)....
But yes it would fit.
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Thanks.
Does anyone know what the part number is, and wheres best to buy a new or nearly new one?
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Some guy called Hudry or something similar to that sold me his! :wink:
I would reccomend going for the newer 2 piece badge, look a lot better, and no chance of the whiteworm then.
They come up on the forum every now and again, I paid £30 for mine.
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Some guy called Hudry or something similar to that sold me his! :wink:
I would reccomend going for the newer 2 piece badge, look a lot better, and no chance of the whiteworm then.
They come up on the forum every now and again, I paid £30 for mine.
I told you they were easy to fit :laugh:
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Some guy called Hudry or something similar to that sold me his! :wink:
I would reccomend going for the newer 2 piece badge, look a lot better, and no chance of the whiteworm then.
They come up on the forum every now and again, I paid £30 for mine.
I told you they were easy to fit :laugh:
That you did, so is eBay the best place to look for one? Oh also any websites out there that have a walkthrough of how to change one would be a great help.
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Only the usual ebay I'm afraid.
I have a walkthrough somewhere on here!
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Mine is the older flat version & has one tiny worm on it but i can live with it.
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Have you though of spraying it black? Alternative to replacing it and also looks pretty nice.
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Give that man a gold star, that sounds like a good idea. Any suggestions on a good durable weather proof paint?
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I did have Hurdys insturctions on how to fit it, but deleted it, pretty straightforward though.
Take out hte 2 screws from in the inside handle, then give the plastic area a good hard pull, there are about 15 metal clips holding it onto the boot, so just keep pulling at each corner and move around.
Then take the 3 screws from the rear wiper off and you can move the wiper motor around and out of the way.
Take off the screws from around the handle mechanism, undo the adaptor. Put on the new one, and repeat.
Think thats about it.
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instructions might be here somewhere
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=search2
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instructions might be here somewhere
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=search2
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Would that be the search button then!!