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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Snoopy on 07 May 2012, 12:29

Title: WTF happened to my hatch rubbers!
Post by: Snoopy on 07 May 2012, 12:29

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Forum%20photos/IMAG0119.jpg)

They have gone yellow on the outside. It rubs off but what caused it and the rubbber underneath does not look the best..

All other rubbers hatch seal, door seals and front door wire rubbers look normal.

Title: Re: WTF happened to my hatch rubbers!
Post by: mkviken on 07 May 2012, 15:24

Is the hatch strut leaking fluid?

Title: Re: WTF happened to my hatch rubbers!
Post by: Snoopy on 07 May 2012, 15:29

I'll check but both sides are the same.
I wonder if when it was in for service if they put something on them that's reacted. As they have greased the door hinges, latches.

Title: Re: WTF happened to my hatch rubbers!
Post by: mkviken on 07 May 2012, 15:30

Fook sake

I'm already worried about taking mine in for it's first service and with all your horror stories you've got me terrified!

Title: Re: WTF happened to my hatch rubbers!
Post by: Snoopy on 07 May 2012, 15:33

Use pulman Durham or benfield silverlink (used silverlink for the ibiza wheel barring and void bushes with good results just DON'T let them wash it there)


Could not stand it been yellow so cleaned them with a toothbrush and water/washing up liquid mix.
Let's see if it comes back.

Title: Re: WTF happened to my hatch rubbers!
Post by: Hartside on 07 May 2012, 17:27

My guess is mould release agent or an oxidation on the rubber surface