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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: N14ll on 08 April 2020, 21:04
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After cleaning the car yesterday I noticed that where the rear bootlid badge moves on opening there is wear on the badge itself see pic below
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rsudlsre22tgcdb/MVIMG_20200408_163438~2.jpg?dl=0
On further inspection I found a paint flaw that rubs on the badge each time it opens. This was very slightly soft but set if that makes any sense. See these pics
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bra4n0tpa3euhxw/MVIMG_20200408_163418~2.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/bra4n0tpa3euhxw/MVIMG_20200408_163418~2.jpg?dl=0)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/epjiei6tyxslnev/MVIMG_20200408_163425~2.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/epjiei6tyxslnev/MVIMG_20200408_163425~2.jpg?dl=0)
My question is could this paint flaw be possible from the factory or does it signal that there was paint work done on the panel since?
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That looks terrible!
I wouldn't expect to see that from factory, I suspect some repair work has been done poorly.
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No from the factory, my December 2016 has the same issue. It's painted and lacquered but it's got excess metal snots on the aperture. Luckily mine doesn't catch on the badge. When I asked at the body shop I use which is VW approved they said the entire boot lid would need respraying so I just left it.
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No from the factory, my December 2016 has the same issue. It's painted and lacquered but it's got excess metal snots on the aperture. Luckily mine doesn't catch on the badge. When I asked at the body shop I use which is VW approved they said the entire boot lid would need respraying so I just left it.
OK so you're saying yours came from the factory with that issue? Had all checks carried out on mine for reported damage /accidents etc but you never know regarding small damage not reported.
I had a thorough look around the body this evening and couldn't see anything else but the quality of this just had me a bit uneasy. Still plan to have a professional look at it when this covid situation eases just to be sure.
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Sorry to see that, hopefully once things settle down your dealer will get it sorted for you :smiley:
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Sorry to see that, hopefully once things settle down your dealer will get it sorted for you :smiley:
Cheers, to be honest the current situation puts things into perspective so this doesn't bother me as much as it once would{maybe I'm getting old} & I'm sure the dealer will sort something. Just so long as its not covering up anything more serious. 😎
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I had mine all checked by the approved body shop and they said it wasn't from damage. Just looks like a factory fault, it's painted and lacquered and no signs of anything untoward.
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I had mine all checked by the approved body shop and they said it wasn't from damage. Just looks like a factory fault, it's painted and lacquered and no signs of anything untoward.
👍 Good to hear, puts my mind at ease
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I cannot tell that well on this stupid screen but maybe its just excess seam sealer. If it is you could simply trim it with a scalpel.
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Mines excess metal :grin:
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I cannot tell that well on this stupid screen but maybe its just excess seam sealer. If it is you could simply trim it with a scalpel.
Just didn't want to risk damaging the paintwork on the exterior of the bootlid. Will get body shop to look at it first before doing anything.
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Mines excess metal :grin:
Mines definitely paint like, too soft to be metal
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Update : car was at dealers yesterday to get a rubber mount replaced as it was worn & caused a rattling noise. While there they had a look at this paint issue & have sent a request to VW to replace the whole bootlid. Even started they would cover getting ceramic coating on the new panel so happy days😎
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Update : car was at dealers yesterday to get a rubber mount replaced as it was worn & caused a rattling noise. While there they had a look at this paint issue & have sent a request to VW to replace the whole bootlid. Even started they would cover getting ceramic coating on the new panel so happy days😎
Just check the paint they do matches your car
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Update : car was at dealers yesterday to get a rubber mount replaced as it was worn & caused a rattling noise. While there they had a look at this paint issue & have sent a request to VW to replace the whole bootlid. Even started they would cover getting ceramic coating on the new panel so happy days😎
Just check the paint they do matches your car
Will do.... Presumably pure white can't be that hard to match with paint code but then again take nothing for granted I guess 😂
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Update : car was at dealers yesterday to get a rubber mount replaced as it was worn & caused a rattling noise. While there they had a look at this paint issue & have sent a request to VW to replace the whole bootlid. Even started they would cover getting ceramic coating on the new panel so happy days😎
Just check the paint they do matches your car
Will do.... Presumably pure white can't be that hard to match with paint code but then again take nothing for granted I guess 😂
Pure White ought to be one of the easier colours to match but agree, you shouldn’t take anything for granted.
When it’s been done, don’t forget to check that the paint finish as well as colour match is to factory standard - might be worth taking someone impartial with you to check over the new panel/paintwork; someone who has no emotional attachment to the car that can give an unbiased opinion on the quality of repair.
If the new panel is fitted to the car prior to painting, don’t forget to check adjacent panels, around the tailgate opening and pieces of trim for any paint overspray and any ‘hard’ edges from masking off. Hopefully, any items of trim at risk from overspray will either be removed or completely protected / masked off, but take nothing for granted.
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Update : car was at dealers yesterday to get a rubber mount replaced as it was worn & caused a rattling noise. While there they had a look at this paint issue & have sent a request to VW to replace the whole bootlid. Even started they would cover getting ceramic coating on the new panel so happy days😎
Just check the paint they do matches your car
Will do.... Presumably pure white can't be that hard to match with paint code but then again take nothing for granted I guess 😂
Pure White ought to be one of the easier colours to match but agree, you shouldn’t take anything for granted.
When it’s been done, don’t forget to check that the paint finish as well as colour match is to factory standard - might be worth taking someone impartial with you to check over the new panel/paintwork; someone who has no emotional attachment to the car that can give an unbiased opinion on the quality of repair.
If the new panel is fitted to the car prior to painting, don’t forget to check adjacent panels, around the tailgate opening and pieces of trim for any paint overspray and any ‘hard’ edges from masking off. Hopefully, any items of trim at risk from overspray will either be removed or completely protected / masked off, but take nothing for granted.
Thanks for the advice... All things to be noted & will be checked when done. Hopefully won't be an issue cos trying to get them to agree to bring to a local garage that's top class