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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: DaveW on 24 June 2013, 20:37

Title: Headlamp protectors
Post by: DaveW on 24 June 2013, 20:37

I had protectors on my Mk4 all the time I had it, so ordered a pair for the Mk6. Made in Australia of all places, and arrived in a huge box. I wasn't happy with the fit. The top edge retainers are fine, but the outer corners are very slightly short, and for some reason have a silver edge just around the outside corners. The big problem though was that the lower edge is secured by a long horizontal retainer, which is part of the cover, and it was too thick to go between the bumper and headlamp without distorting the bumper. I almost gave up and put them on e-bay, but instead, got out the Dremel, and removed the inside few centimetres of the retaining lug on each side. After finsihing off with wet n dry, it's hard to tell they've been modified and they fit quite easily now under the headlamps.

Title: Re: Headlamp protectors
Post by: Obbzi on 25 June 2013, 20:58

Pics please  :smiley:

Title: Re: Headlamp protectors
Post by: DaveW on 30 June 2013, 19:52

Hey Presto. Sorry for the delay!!!!!
The lower retaining lip is evident (dark shade) above the washer cover.

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/gogsy_2007/2013/cfdd6007-ef3c-4d4d-a57e-11a50d74fbd4.jpg) (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/gogsy_2007/media/2013/cfdd6007-ef3c-4d4d-a57e-11a50d74fbd4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Headlamp protectors
Post by: Obbzi on 30 June 2013, 23:30

Ah right! Never knew you could get those. A good idea  :cool:

Title: Re: Headlamp protectors
Post by: dubber36 on 01 July 2013, 07:53

I've just bought a set for my Passat. Not to use all the time. They come with black beam deflector stickers, so I'll use them driving in France.