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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: ScottA on 02 August 2012, 12:07

Title: Swirled instrument cluster
Post by: ScottA on 02 August 2012, 12:07
I had this on my A3 and it's the same on the GTI. It was like this from factory as I checked. I didn't let the dealer prep the car. It's only visible under high light (sunlight shining directly on it, or if you use a torch on it etc) but when I do notice it it's really annoying. Same as the exterior B pillars, they're swirled like mad, again from new before we'd even prep'd the car, and again I didn't let the dealer touch it.

So I have ordered some black vinyl to cover the B pillars, no point polishing them as it will come back really easily from experience. As for the instrument cluster, I have ordered some clear vinyl and I intend on covering them with that and it should stop light hitting the small swirls and therefore hide or at least reduce them.

Has anyone else noticed this? I can't be the only one, especially when they were fcuked from factory!  :cool:
Title: Re: Swirled instrument cluster
Post by: AndyG on 02 August 2012, 12:22
annoys the hell out of me too.Same on my mk5 GTI I owned before,so when we got the mk6 I was ready.I only clean it with a damp kitchen towel then dry it with a soft cloth.Your right though in certain lights it looks scratched.
Title: Re: Swirled instrument cluster
Post by: ScottA on 02 August 2012, 12:33
annoys the hell out of me too.Same on my mk5 GTI I owned before,so when we got the mk6 I was ready.I only clean it with a damp kitchen towel then dry it with a soft cloth.Your right though in certain lights it looks scratched.

Yeah I have been sooooooo careful but it was scratched from the very beginning  :cry:

I think the clear vinyl should sort it out as long as I can get it to fit properly. Nowt to lose  :cool:
Title: Re: Swirled instrument cluster
Post by: Raffe on 02 August 2012, 12:40
I think every single car I have ever owned has had this problem :sad:
Title: Re: Swirled instrument cluster
Post by: Edi35 on 02 August 2012, 13:48
Yes I noticed it on my old MK6 looked like it had been cleaned with a Brillo pad. Didn't bother me though as sun light was very rarely on the instruments. Not noticed it my ED35 will take a look later.
Title: Re: Swirled instrument cluster
Post by: dubber36 on 02 August 2012, 14:09
I think every single car I have ever owned has had this problem :sad:

Me too, with the exception of my Mk2 oddly.
Title: Re: Swirled instrument cluster
Post by: ScottA on 02 August 2012, 15:31
Glad to hear it's not just me - but disappointed the plastic they use is so sh1t at the same time.