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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Ibdrew on 12 November 2017, 12:19
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Hi can anyone recommend a boot lid protector,
I have a white gti and want to protect the boot lip from scratches whilst loading the grandkids pushchair,
Not sure of which type/colour protector to go for so anyone with pictures and or recommendations would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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I have xpel full kit in the front end of my CSS
They do a rear bumper strip too
Best bet would be buy some 3m or simulate drom ebaynajd just fit it ourself
Make a template out of craft paper and cut the film and fit it yourself it’s very easy doing flat surfaces
I saw a golf R with the black rubber vW protector in the rear bumper and it wasn’t pretty
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I've got a clear VW protector on the back of mine.
http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_93_134/genuine-vw-golf-mk7-rear-bumper-protection-film-p-383.html (http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_93_134/genuine-vw-golf-mk7-rear-bumper-protection-film-p-383.html)
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I've got a clear VW protector on the back of mine.
http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_93_134/genuine-vw-golf-mk7-rear-bumper-protection-film-p-383.html (http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_93_134/genuine-vw-golf-mk7-rear-bumper-protection-film-p-383.html)
any chance of a picture please?
i was thinking of getting summut like this below with lifting a wheelchair in and out, but i'd prefer summut like yours tbh :)
https://www.burnhills.com/pet-c1/dog-c2/happy-pet-petgear-dog-car-boot-and-bumper-protector-p2026/s6081?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjqzP4pC71wIVjBDTCh2taAAGEAkYCiABEgJ-dvD_BwE
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Thanks for the suggestions, think mkviken you are right and a black rubber/plastic would look ugly,
I like the idea of the clear film type but not sure if they cover the full bumper lip or just the top flat surface.
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I've got a clear VW protector on the back of mine.
http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_93_134/genuine-vw-golf-mk7-rear-bumper-protection-film-p-383.html (http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_93_134/genuine-vw-golf-mk7-rear-bumper-protection-film-p-383.html)
Hebegeebee - Are these simple enough to install yourself (I guess just clean surface well and stick on?!) and, more importantly, can it be removed without destroying the paintwork? Cheers
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There’s ones on eBay that are a plastic boot floor liner but with a flap which you drape over the bumper when you open the hatch. Looks like a good idea
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I've got a clear VW protector on the back of mine.
http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_93_134/genuine-vw-golf-mk7-rear-bumper-protection-film-p-383.html (http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_93_134/genuine-vw-golf-mk7-rear-bumper-protection-film-p-383.html)
So expensive for what it is though.
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I don't have any pictures of my installation. If I remember it in the morning I'll take a photo.
The clear film covers the top and goes over the lip too down maybe about 10mm.
It's a 3M piece and requires a very clean bumper, there's an IPA wipe, a lubrication solution and a squeegee tool included. The sachet of solution is to be diluted and sprayed onto the bumper and the film to aid with positioning. Then use the squeegee to remove the fluid from underneath the film. In the current cold conditions I used a heat gun on its lowest setting to help get the film to stick in place. A hairdryer should also work. This helps speed up the process of getting it to stick in place.
As for removing it, why would you want to?
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i used my local car wrap company, to do the 4 door sills and the boot, using clear 3M film. Great job, no air bubbles :smiley:
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I don't have any pictures of my installation. If I remember it in the morning I'll take a photo.
The clear film covers the top and goes over the lip too down maybe about 10mm.
It's a 3M piece and requires a very clean bumper, there's an IPA wipe, a lubrication solution and a squeegee tool included. The sachet of solution is to be diluted and sprayed onto the bumper and the film to aid with positioning. Then use the squeegee to remove the fluid from underneath the film. In the current cold conditions I used a heat gun on its lowest setting to help get the film to stick in place. A hairdryer should also work. This helps speed up the process of getting it to stick in place.
As for removing it, why would you want to?
If it gets all scuffed up and scratched but you can't remove it without messing up the paintwork (to replace it or go back to plain paint) then what is the point?! You may as well just have scratched paint.....
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i used my local car wrap company, to do the 4 door sills and the boot, using clear 3M film. Great job, no air bubbles :smiley:
Same here and it’s a great job. I also got the sills wrapped in the same clear film, to protect from scuffs and it’s doing a good job as well :)
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I opted for the über budget solution. :laugh:
Use an old retired DoDo Juice microfibre drying towel. It lives rolled up in the boot, ready to be unrolled and draped over the boot lip when stuff is being loaded/unloaded. Works a treat, and no need for anything stuck to the paintwork. I also have VW bootliner. Plus I’m the only person allowed to put stuff in and out of the boot.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171114/2708101865a4d5e6b9a68a2c448d20b2.jpg)
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I opted for the über budget solution. :laugh:
Use an old retired DoDo Juice microfibre drying towel. It lives rolled up in the boot, ready to be unrolled and draped over the boot lip when stuff is being loaded/unloaded. Works a treat, and no need for anything stuck to the paintwork. I also have VW bootliner. Plus I’m the only person allowed to put stuff in and out of the boot.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171114/2708101865a4d5e6b9a68a2c448d20b2.jpg)
How do you find the VW bootliner? I've seen mixed reviews on these, is it a similar material to the VW rubber floor mats?
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The VW boot liners are junk.
They only fit with the boot floor in its highest setting and they are so flimsy mine folded itself in half when stood on one end for a few days.
So pleased I went for the real thing rather than VWs mickey mouse effort.
The opposite can be said for the VW floor mats, they are superb and cannot fault them in any way.
When my detailer (Tim at Envy) cleans my car I chuck the mats on the ground and he sprays them with 'snow' which lifts off all the dirt and mud, then he washes them off and sprays on something else and they are like new again.
I 'use' my car but Tim has accused of rallying in it!
:whistle: