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Title: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: dilbert on 10 January 2012, 18:05
been looking everywhere i need new red sticker which runs down the side of the doors above the plastic trim

thanks jamie
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 10 January 2012, 19:42
Halfords do trim tape.

Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: dilbert on 10 January 2012, 21:16
really looking for the correct decal or replica as i think its a big decal which sits behind the whole trim
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: X4MGS on 10 January 2012, 23:57
They were an Alu stripe that was stuck above the door trim...

These have been Discontinued for years - had the same issue with my '88 model...

Some people use a 7mm black tape with a 4 or 5mm red tape on top - about all you can do unless you can find some knocking about on ebay...
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: dilbert on 11 January 2012, 19:25
They were an Alu stripe that was stuck above the door trim...

These have been Discontinued for years - had the same issue with my '88 model...

Some people use a 7mm black tape with a 4 or 5mm red tape on top - about all you can do unless you can find some knocking about on ebay...


thanks for your reply mate, my girlfriends dad works in a factory which make all sorts out of vinyl so going to give him an original sticker and see if he can make me some up on his computer
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: X4MGS on 11 January 2012, 19:38
They were an Alu stripe that was stuck above the door trim...

These have been Discontinued for years - had the same issue with my '88 model...

Some people use a 7mm black tape with a 4 or 5mm red tape on top - about all you can do unless you can find some knocking about on ebay...


thanks for your reply mate, my girlfriends dad works in a factory which make all sorts out of vinyl so going to give him an original sticker and see if he can make me some up on his computer

Could be a market for 'em - if they are done right!!
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: dilbert on 11 January 2012, 19:57
They were an Alu stripe that was stuck above the door trim...

These have been Discontinued for years - had the same issue with my '88 model...

Some people use a 7mm black tape with a 4 or 5mm red tape on top - about all you can do unless you can find some knocking about on ebay...


thanks for your reply mate, my girlfriends dad works in a factory which make all sorts out of vinyl so going to give him an original sticker and see if he can make me some up on his computer

Could be a market for 'em - if they are done right!!

Yea that's what i was thinking if done correctly, i reckon they would sell all day everyday to all the mk2 owners
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: X4MGS on 11 January 2012, 20:10
They were an Alu stripe that was stuck above the door trim...

These have been Discontinued for years - had the same issue with my '88 model...

Some people use a 7mm black tape with a 4 or 5mm red tape on top - about all you can do unless you can find some knocking about on ebay...


thanks for your reply mate, my girlfriends dad works in a factory which make all sorts out of vinyl so going to give him an original sticker and see if he can make me some up on his computer

Could be a market for 'em - if they are done right!!

Yea that's what i was thinking if done correctly, i reckon they would sell all day everyday to all the mk2 owners

You'll sell a few but dont expect to sell hundreds... Only for Small bumpered cars also...
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: Sam on 11 January 2012, 20:13
If you want to do somthing else you could have a go at making the 'rivage' stickers for the mk1. They would sell  :evil:
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: glove on 12 February 2012, 23:16
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Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: X4MGS on 13 February 2012, 00:38
You need this :http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK2-Golf-GTI-Sill-Decal-VW-NEW-Sticker-Trim-/170550190882?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b5956322#ht_1500wt_811 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK2-Golf-GTI-Sill-Decal-VW-NEW-Sticker-Trim-/170550190882?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b5956322#ht_1500wt_811)

Thats not what he wants.... That fits on to the sill
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: richie2480 on 14 February 2012, 14:35
been looking everywhere i need new red sticker which runs down the side of the doors above the plastic trim

thanks jamie

Bit of confusion going on here I think. You could post a pic. That would help.
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: X4MGS on 14 February 2012, 15:33
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/_VW_Golf_Mk2_GTI_8V.jpg)
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: molegti on 14 February 2012, 23:51
I lost this when i repaired my front wings. Im going to have to make something up http://www.volkswagenstickers.co.uk/index2.php?cmd=search&cat=8 seem to do everything else but these.
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: X4MGS on 15 February 2012, 00:22
I lost this when i repaired my front wings. Im going to have to make something up http://www.volkswagenstickers.co.uk/index2.php?cmd=search&cat=8 seem to do everything else but these.

Thats because they weren't stickers....

They were an Aluminium strip that fitted above the basic 70mm side trim.... When the went obsolete then people used trim tape in 2 sizes like as said earlier in the thread!!
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: molegti on 15 February 2012, 00:25
I'll take your word for it but it felt like vinyl when it came off with the heat gun.  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: X4MGS on 15 February 2012, 00:27
I'll take your word for it but it felt like vinyl when it came off with the heat gun.  :laugh: :laugh:

Maybe over the last 25 years they have been changed... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: molegti on 15 February 2012, 00:28
lol. Whatever it is im stuck with trim tape now to make it up.  :grin:
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: X4MGS on 15 February 2012, 00:30
I've seen it come up on ebay a few times... so maybe worth waiting for!! (Non came up when I wanted it though!!)
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: Thom89 on 16 February 2012, 14:00
Ok, I'm going to get technical now, the OE decal that is applied before the body side moulding is fitted, fits over the holes that are punched out in the panel to take the moulding. On a 3door car, the decal came from factory in 3 sections per side, ie front wing, door, and rear 1/4 panel...
The vinyl was in fact, was white in colour, the black and red were then printed on... That's why when you see an old decal, it usually has white patches and edges where the print has been rubbed away by cleaning and polishing over the years
I've fitted loads of these over the years, and cannot recall anything with an aluminium backing..
Best way out, if you can't get hold of OE, is to get hold of some black 50mm satin black tape, and some satin red tape to duplicate the old..

Thom
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: X4MGS on 16 February 2012, 14:18
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=160681.msg1483076#msg1483076


(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/red-black-red-strip.jpg)
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: X4MGS on 16 February 2012, 14:53
Ok, I'm going to get technical now, the OE decal that is applied before the body side moulding is fitted, fits over the holes that are punched out in the panel to take the moulding. On a 3door car, the decal came from factory in 3 sections per side, ie front wing, door, and rear 1/4 panel...
The vinyl was in fact, was white in colour, the black and red were then printed on... That's why when you see an old decal, it usually has white patches and edges where the print has been rubbed away by cleaning and polishing over the years
I've fitted loads of these over the years, and cannot recall anything with an aluminium backing..
Best way out, if you can't get hold of OE, is to get hold of some black 50mm satin black tape, and some satin red tape to duplicate the old..

Thom



Im thinking that, that trim is OEM, but not VW! Im sure I can remember fitting that stuff to something in the 90s, but for the life of me, I cant remember exactly what... but Im sure that it was fitted GT versions of something as a bumper trim..... I'll sleep on it :rolleyes:
As the pic shows, It should actually be black tape, with a printed red line, Why not get some 30mm matt black tape, and finish it with 10mm  matt red... Will look proper OE then :cool:
Thom

it is oem, you got both the raised style as you have and the flat sticker type as in the link. I can get you part numbers but wont be much use to you i expect as discontinued anyway

Been Here Before!!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: Thom89 on 16 February 2012, 18:00
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=160681.msg1483076#msg1483076


(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/red-black-red-strip.jpg)

In the original post on this thread, "Dilbert" is clearly describing a Decal that fits under the moulding, and not a separate moulding that fits above the body side moulding...

Thom
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: X4MGS on 16 February 2012, 18:06
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=160681.msg1483076#msg1483076


(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/red-black-red-strip.jpg)

In the original post on this thread, "Dilbert" is clearly describing a Decal that fits under the moulding, and not a separate moulding that fits above the body side moulding...

Thom

 :tongue:

I'd forgotten that there were both types and both OEM until I dug up my old thread.... I've only had one pre 88 spec GTI and mine had the above strip and one door had a made up trim tape decal....

 :smiley: 
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: Thom89 on 16 February 2012, 18:20
I'm not convinced that those mouldings are a factory item, they look after market to me!

From memory, earlier cars (with quarter light doors) had a black mouldings that were approximately 2 inch deep, but the upper edge of the moulding itself was red in colour... so, no decal, or moulding!!  it was an integral part, and again, from memory, these mouldings were fixed to the car with double sided tape, as the earlier doors had no holes for clips...

Thom
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: X4MGS on 16 February 2012, 18:29
I'm not convinced that those mouldings are a factory item, they look after market to me!

From memory, earlier cars (with quarter light doors) had a black mouldings that were approximately 2 inch deep, but the upper edge of the moulding itself was red in colour... so, no decal, or moulding!!  it was an integral part, and again, from memory, these mouldings were fixed to the car with double sided tape, as the earlier doors had no holes for clips...

Thom

You mean these.....

I have also seen a small all rubber trim 55mm but it don't join up at the arches and looks silly - I would still have the holes to sort then...

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/167853516.jpg)
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: Thom89 on 16 February 2012, 18:58
I'm not convinced that those mouldings are a factory item, they look after market to me!

From memory, earlier cars (with quarter light doors) had a black mouldings that were approximately 2 inch deep, but the upper edge of the moulding itself was red in colour... so, no decal, or moulding!!  it was an integral part, and again, from memory, these mouldings were fixed to the car with double sided tape, as the earlier doors had no holes for clips...

Thom

You mean these.....

I have also seen a small all rubber trim 55mm but it don't join up at the arches and looks silly - I would still have the holes to sort then...

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/167853516.jpg)

Correct, so those, and this below, are the only 2 types of moulding, and decal combination that were fitted to the very early and slightly later, small bumpered GTI's.. I'm now also now convinced that those foil backed moluldings are not VW items at all

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/DSC_0479.jpg)

Thom
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: molegti on 16 February 2012, 22:49
My post referred to the vinyl decal that sits under the moulding on my car. Seems the earlier cars were different.
Title: Re: where can i get the red sticker trim which runs down the side ?
Post by: SimonG on 16 February 2012, 22:56
I'm not convinced that those mouldings are a factory item, they look after market to me!

From memory, earlier cars (with quarter light doors) had a black mouldings that were approximately 2 inch deep, but the upper edge of the moulding itself was red in colour... so, no decal, or moulding!!  it was an integral part, and again, from memory, these mouldings were fixed to the car with double sided tape, as the earlier doors had no holes for clips...

Thom

You mean these.....

I have also seen a small all rubber trim 55mm but it don't join up at the arches and looks silly - I would still have the holes to sort then...

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/167853516.jpg)

Correct, so those, and this below, are the only 2 types of moulding, and decal combination that were fitted to the very early and slightly later, small bumpered GTI's.. I'm now also now convinced that those foil backed moluldings are not VW items at all

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/DSC_0479.jpg)

Thom
Foil backed mouldings are VW and came in three and five door versions, i've seen plenty around and our '88 model has them.  Most, if not all, are probably obsolete now.  The vinyl version as fitted to my '89 valver seems to have been fitted for a fairly short time and are difficult to get hold of all pieces now.