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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: northeast_gti-t on 01 February 2014, 23:05

Title: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 February 2014, 23:05
Haven't always been a liker of no rear wiper or badges  :rolleyes: but as i got myself a decent condition tailgate which was badgeless i decided to remove the wiper also and see how it looked,now after a few days i really like how it looks even with a standard badge (which is staying) also like the rear spoiler which was the main reason for getting the tailgate also the glass has a slight tint too so that's another bonus  :smiley: well after sorting out both the wiring looms i got it fitted along with two vgc doorcards....
Took a few general pics today  :laugh:
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/WP_20140127_001.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/WP_20140127_001.jpg.html)
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/WP_20140127_003.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/WP_20140127_003.jpg.html)
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/WP_20140201_001.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/WP_20140201_001.jpg.html)
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/WP_20140201_002.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/WP_20140201_002.jpg.html)
then found another use for a badge off the old tailgate
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/WP_20140201_006.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/WP_20140201_006.jpg.html)
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/WP_20140201_007.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/WP_20140201_007.jpg.html)
still some jobs left to do though  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: Carl! on 01 February 2014, 23:13
ive got 1 of those glass bungs, definitely recommend them.
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: Rhyso on 01 February 2014, 23:13
Yes like removing those GTI badges seeing as what's under the bonnet is an insult to the icon  :whistle:
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 February 2014, 23:24
ive got 1 of those glass bungs, definitely recommend them.
seen them on the internet i like the look of them most likely to get one as the grommet is temp solution :afro:

Yes like removing those GTI badges seeing as what's under the bonnet is an insult to the icon  :whistle:
:tongue: that was the main reason,still looking for a 1.8t replacement but no hurry  :grin:
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: Rhyso on 01 February 2014, 23:28
Surely getting nailed by cyclists all the time must mean you are in a big hurry to replace it  :tongue:
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: barrym381 on 01 February 2014, 23:30
Surely getting nailed by oap cyclists all the time must mean you are in a big hurry to replace it  :tongue:
:laugh:
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 February 2014, 23:38
Surely getting nailed by cyclists all the time must mean you are in a big hurry to replace it  :tongue:
:kiss: funds wont allow at the moment  :sad: so as long as its a mk4 it will have to do for now
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: Nino on 02 February 2014, 11:39
ive got 1 of those glass bungs, definitely recommend them.

+1 same here
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: navmk4gti on 02 February 2014, 13:40
Im still reppin the halfords £1.50 bung on mine :grin: does look better dewipered :cool:
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: Kruga on 02 February 2014, 15:37
I want to dewiper mine but my rear window always gets dirty how do you guys without rear wipers live with that haha
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: navmk4gti on 02 February 2014, 15:45
Side  mirrors :grin:
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: Carl! on 02 February 2014, 15:59
I tend to concentrate more on whats in front of me.  :wink: it doesnt instantly get so mucky its zero visability so 90% of time you are right, that 10% you just utilise mirrors more same as if you drive a van!
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: Nino on 02 February 2014, 21:14
I want to dewiper mine but my rear window always gets dirty how do you guys without rear wipers live with that haha

Im not lazy, i clean my window when i cannot see out of it  :grin:
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: joshstanvw on 02 February 2014, 22:18
I'm doing this as my rear wiper is worse than not having one at all. I can always see out of the back as I have major OCD and all dirt is immediately arrested.
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: Kruga on 03 February 2014, 18:48
Ok im going to do this over the weekend then haha
is this the type of bung i need

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301086499218?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 03 February 2014, 19:05
would work yes, but if you go Halfords you can get a rubber grommet bung that costs about 20p. iirc there 21 mm



i.e like this

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/Jack_p92_2009/IMAG0246.jpg)
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: baxxy on 04 February 2014, 23:44
Them gromits spoil the back of the car if your gona do it splash the cash and get one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291054361864?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: Nino on 05 February 2014, 06:35
Them gromits spoil the back of the car if your gona do it splash the cash and get one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291054361864?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

+1 thats what i got
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 February 2014, 20:49
I have now fitted one of these tonight  :laugh: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=161201799880&ssPageName=STRK:MEAFB:IT
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: joshstanvw on 24 February 2014, 22:02
I have that exact one from orranje feels a bit cheap but looks the buisiness
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: baxxy on 24 February 2014, 22:15
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/baxyuk/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/B54BA5A1-438A-4097-97C0-9BC630C869A6_zpsidq58tlk.jpg) (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/baxyuk/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/B54BA5A1-438A-4097-97C0-9BC630C869A6_zpsidq58tlk.jpg.html)
Did mine with the £12 quid one I like it  :cool:
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: Perryd84 on 25 February 2014, 08:46
+1 for this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Wiper-Blank-DE-WIPER-BUNG-VW-Skoda-Seat-Audi-Golf-Leon-Polo-A4-ETC-ETC-/291076823721?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43c587daa9 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Wiper-Blank-DE-WIPER-BUNG-VW-Skoda-Seat-Audi-Golf-Leon-Polo-A4-ETC-ETC-/291076823721?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43c587daa9)

Get a bit of black/clear silicone and it looks the nuts! Nice and flush :cool:
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 February 2014, 19:08
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/baxyuk/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/B54BA5A1-438A-4097-97C0-9BC630C869A6_zpsidq58tlk.jpg) (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/baxyuk/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/B54BA5A1-438A-4097-97C0-9BC630C869A6_zpsidq58tlk.jpg.html)
Did mine with the £12 quid one I like it  :cool:
Looks spot on baxxy :afro:
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: Dizzie on 27 February 2014, 14:46
I have no wiper on the back - I bought it like that.
I'd give anything to have a wiper back again. The rear window is dirty in days after a full wash :(
I even have mud flaps on to try and limit the dirt getting thrown up.

If MOT's, Tax, Insurance, general repairs, etc would just ease up I would buy the motor and arm!
Title: Re: De-wipered and de-badged
Post by: navmk4gti on 27 February 2014, 15:14
Good luck on waiting for them to ease up :grin: they want more every year  :angry:

I have a wiper and motor when debadged mine but will be putting it back on soon as i am selling up otherwise would have tossed it your way :wink: