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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: chiefwhosm on 12 May 2011, 17:41

Title: Is it possible to remove the exterior door trim plastics?
Post by: chiefwhosm on 12 May 2011, 17:41

Hi,
    I was wondering if it's possible to remove the plastic trim thats on the midpoint of each door exterior to check there's nothing nasty lurking behind it (there's definately moss growing around it). If so does it bolt on or......

Thanks,
           Chief :)

Title: Re: Is it possible to remove the exterior door trim plastics?
Post by: mk1.8t on 12 May 2011, 18:25

just give it a gentle pull there just held on with clips

Title: Re: Is it possible to remove the exterior door trim plastics?
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 12 May 2011, 18:28

Don't be suprised of the clips snap though, it's not uncommon all mine did! :grin:

Title: Re: Is it possible to remove the exterior door trim plastics?
Post by: Wayne on 12 May 2011, 21:45

You will need new clips when you refit them.

Don't bother with the ebay clips get genuine ones.

Title: Re: Is it possible to remove the exterior door trim plastics?
Post by: chiefwhosm on 12 May 2011, 22:28

Thanks for the replies.

On the first door I tried only the very last clip broke. :grin:

Chief :)

Title: Re: Is it possible to remove the exterior door trim plastics?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 May 2011, 01:03

Having recently switched from GTI to CL door strips i can confirm that you will almost certainly require new clips, it's the shallower white end ones that always snap. the longer central ones ive never had any issues with what so ever.
As for what you've said about buying genuine ones....the clips i purchased from B&B Components were absolutely fine.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK3-GTI-TRIM-CLIPS-C18-/220536441271?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3358ff09b7

Title: Re: Is it possible to remove the exterior door trim plastics?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 May 2011, 01:08

Or these outer only kits.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK3-VENTO-GTI-DOOR-TRIM-EXTERIOR-OUTER-CLIPS-/250785958945?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a64020c21