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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Lee Watson on 11 April 2005, 14:19

Title: Black vinyl strip around rear window
Post by: Lee Watson on 11 April 2005, 14:19: Hi

I've just purchased a second hand tailgate for my MK2 GTI 16v as mine is almost dead, I've striped it down
so I can remove any rust before spraying but I'm not sure of the best way to remove the black vinyl strip
around the window.

Has anyone got any idea's? :shocked: :shocked: :undecided:

Cheers

Lee
Title: Re: Black vinyl strip around rear window
Post by: Gambit on 11 April 2005, 14:41: heat it and pull it off then use tar remover or something similar to remove any left over residue

i assume you have the glass n all removed?

u can get a new surround from www.gpcvwaudi.com for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£25
Title: Re: Black vinyl strip around rear window
Post by: Lee Watson on 11 April 2005, 14:46: Cheers mate I'll give that a go at the weekend.

Thanks for the web address as well.
Title: Re: Black vinyl strip around rear window
Post by: The Hoax on 11 April 2005, 20:39: It's a complete pisser when you hit the strip at an angle with your jet wash and rip chunks out of it. I have done this to two cars - Doh!
Title: Re: Black vinyl strip around rear window
Post by: Dizzie on 12 April 2005, 07:44: mine was removed years ago so I don't have to worry.
Bluemk2 has his sprayed on...
Title: Re: Black vinyl strip around rear window
Post by: Judderi on 13 April 2005, 14:52: Use a paint stripper heat gun. Apply a little heat then grab a corner and start peeling slowly. Its real easy once you get going.