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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: st33ly on 08 March 2018, 19:15

Title: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: st33ly on 08 March 2018, 19:15

Hi guys

My motor has a scuff on the kick plate and it is annoying me. Does anyone know where to get a replacement brushed section or am I going to have to cough up for a whole ne kick plate at £139. Grrr Plus they are on back order.

i might try re-finishing it with a scotch pad and glass finer stick.

All help welcome.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/st33ly/IMG_6363_zps5mryumnl.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/st33ly/media/IMG_6363_zps5mryumnl.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: wantmygti on 08 March 2018, 22:09

I can’t even see a scuff??

Title: Re: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: SRGTD on 08 March 2018, 22:19

Me neither, although I was initially looking at the picture on my phone, so a small picture. Still can’t see it looking at a larger picture on my iPad though.

Title: Re: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: st33ly on 08 March 2018, 23:16

😂 the scuff is on the other one. Just took a photo of that to show what but I meant. Sorry for the confusion.

Title: Re: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: JB GTI on 09 March 2018, 08:28

Is that standard? Both of my GTI’s have had a red led strip along the middle section but no GTi logo ?

Title: Re: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: Davey-c on 09 March 2018, 08:46

Quote from: JB GTI on 09 March 2018, 08:28

Is that standard? Both of my GTI’s have had a red led strip along the middle section but no GTi logo ?

Tho OP might have a Clubsport as that looks like the one I have on mine?

Title: Re: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: JB GTI on 09 March 2018, 09:40

Quote from: Davey-c on 09 March 2018, 08:46

Quote from: JB GTI on 09 March 2018, 08:28

Is that standard? Both of my GTI’s have had a red led strip along the middle section but no GTi logo ?

Tho OP might have a Clubsport as that looks like the one I have on mine?

👍

Title: Re: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: st33ly on 10 March 2018, 16:37

It’s a clubsport S Guys. Thanks for all your help. Looks like the only option is a whole panel replaced. The parts guys said be thankful that it’s not the red LED at £300 odd a side. Mental!!

Title: Re: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: barrym381 on 10 March 2018, 17:40

Quote from: st33ly on 10 March 2018, 16:37

It’s a clubsport S Guys. Thanks for all your help. Looks like the only option is a whole panel replaced. The parts guys said be thankful that it’s not the red LED at £300 odd a side. Mental!!

If it's just a scuff try a machine polisher on it  :smiley:

Title: Re: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: bgbazz on 10 March 2018, 18:59

Exactly! My Dremel with the polishing bit and a bit of #2 car polish would handle that...for about 50p.

Title: Re: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: st33ly on 10 March 2018, 19:38

Good idea guys. Ive been watching youtube videos on how to re-finish brushed stainless steal using 120 grit oxide paper and red scotch write pad so ill give it a bash next week. Happy to save £150 per corner. The parts guy stated full piece only. You can't buy the stainless insert separately.

Any ideas where to buy a dremel and tools at a good price?

Title: Re: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: barrym381 on 10 March 2018, 19:48

Quote from: st33ly on 10 March 2018, 19:38

Good idea guys. Ive been watching youtube videos on how to re-finish brushed stainless steal using 120 grit oxide paper and red scotch write pad so ill give it a bash next week. Happy to save £150 per corner. The parts guy stated full piece only. You can't buy the stainless insert separately.

Any ideas where to buy a dremel and tools at a good price?

I would use a machine polisher if you don't have one find a wee body shop and ask them to give it a try with G3

Title: Re: Replacement of kick plate
Post by: st33ly on 11 March 2018, 10:16

Thanks for that mate. Yeah got a DA polisher with loads of pads and different compounds. Will take a few photos when I manage to get time to refinish the area.

Cheers