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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: MPFIEND on 21 April 2013, 10:29

Title: Paint Quality
Post by: MPFIEND on 21 April 2013, 10:29

Good Morning.

Is there any indication yet, that the MkVII has a more durable, hard wearing paint finish than the MkVI?

Best Regards

Keith

Title: Re: Paint Quality
Post by: JoeGTI on 21 April 2013, 17:07

I've found the paint on my MK6 very resilient. It is white and that probably helps. The one or two marks on it are barely visible against the white. One of the main reasons I'm going white again.
I have found the metal a bit too easily dinged though. I've had to get a couple of dings removed.

Title: Re: Paint Quality
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 21 April 2013, 17:55

I can't imagine you'll find any official comment from VW, because if they do they immediately de-value their own product. However I guess they'll be plenty of personal opinion, mine has been ok but I'd say the paint on my Tornado Red mk5 was much better?

Title: Re: Paint Quality
Post by: matchboy on 21 April 2013, 18:40

I agree. My tornado red mk 5 had minimal stone chips, whearas my mk 6 deep black pearl picked up chips almost from day 1. Softer, poorer quality paint....I'm hoping this has been addressed with the mk 7.

Title: Re: Paint Quality
Post by: AlanH on 21 April 2013, 18:50

I'd like to see a tougher, more durable plastic on the interior. The plastic on my current GTD seems to scuff at the slightest touch, particularly on the bottom of the doors.