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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: White-lightning on 14 April 2010, 22:40

Title: New car delivered - paint issue or a case of all like this?
Post by: White-lightning on 14 April 2010, 22:40

New car arrived today, it is awesome  :smiley:

I do have two queries:

1. Is a turbo like 'whooshing' sound around 2750 revs normal under acceleration (goes by around 3250 revs)
2. More importantly the paint finish on the lower sill tray at the rear seems a little 'rough' - is this a case of 'they are all like that sir' or should I be raising to the dealer as a paint issue?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31171789@N00/4521845200 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31171789@N00/4521845200)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31171789@N00/4521857948 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31171789@N00/4521857948)

Thanks!

Title: Re: New car delivered - paint issue or a case of all like this?
Post by: sundaydriver on 14 April 2010, 22:43

Does look a bit rough, will check mine tomorrow and let you know if it's different

Title: Re: New car delivered - paint issue or a case of all like this?
Post by: p3asa on 14 April 2010, 22:44

Its rough on my black Golf but obviously not as noticeable as your white one!!

Title: Re: New car delivered - paint issue or a case of all like this?
Post by: White-lightning on 14 April 2010, 22:47

I thought it might be the case they are all delivered like it to a degree but white shows it up more?

Title: Re: New car delivered - paint issue or a case of all like this?
Post by: B3n on 14 April 2010, 22:58

Mine is as rough too but less noticeable as carbon grey

Title: Re: New car delivered - paint issue or a case of all like this?
Post by: danski on 15 April 2010, 07:53

Its a thick undercoating they put on to help avert/minimise stone damage.  :cool:

Title: Re: New car delivered - paint issue or a case of all like this?
Post by: R32UK on 15 April 2010, 08:50

Quote from: danski on 15 April 2010, 07:53

Its a thick undercoating they put on to help avert/minimise stone damage.  :cool:

Yes thats correct. Its a stone chip protection so a much thicker paint.. hence the rough effect

Title: Re: New car delivered - paint issue or a case of all like this?
Post by: avalon on 15 April 2010, 08:55

Looks iffy, but as others have said, it's 'normal' and more noticeable on white/lighter finishes.

Hope you enjoy your new motor!!!



Ava

Title: Re: New car delivered - paint issue or a case of all like this?
Post by: Snoopy on 15 April 2010, 17:59

That looks normal to me as its a close up of the stone chip area. The bits hanging down are waxoyl runs.

Title: Re: New car delivered - paint issue or a case of all like this?
Post by: White-lightning on 15 April 2010, 18:36

Thanks for the responses everyone, I won't stress about it.

Loving my place back in the world with a 'proper' car after a few years out in the widerness!