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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: jcrollie on 09 June 2025, 14:53
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Came back to my car to see some cnut has brushed past the front passenger side of my car… Some Fast Cut has got most of it out the paint and a machine polisher will no doubt get rid of what’s left, however the side grill has been scuffed also. This is cheap black plastic so if it needs to be replaced should be cheap and it is a generic part across Mk7 GTI/GTD but was just wondering if it could be sorted without having to go through the hassle of changing it. Has anyone had any experience with this?
Photo below.
(https://i.postimg.cc/1ztX2G7j/IMG-3115.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0zT9JwsY)
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I did exactly the same, though in my case, my fault. ISTR part was £29, easier to replace than repair on mine - local Chipsaway fitted it as I also scuffed same paint off🙄
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Where did you get the replacement part? I found this:
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/blic/23126413
But don’t want to have mismatching grilles :grin:
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Where did you get the replacement part? I found this:
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/blic/23126413
But don’t want to have mismatching grilles :grin:
Not 100% sure where it was sourced from as guy from Chipsaway sorted it, I was told it was a genuine VW part, probably from TPS - either way, perfect match.
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Ouch man! nothing worse :(
Looking at your image, The black plastic trim shows light to moderate scuffs, not gouges the scuffs appear superficial it looks like the top layer of the plastic is abraded but not deeply damaged.
If it was me, this is what I would try first.
Clean the Area
- Wash it with soap and water.
- Dry thoroughly.
- Try Heat (often very effective on textured trim!) Use a heat gun (best) or hair dryer (slower but safer).
Keep it moving don’t stay in one spot, or the plastic may melt. Lightly heat the area until the plastic "relaxes" and the scuffs visually reduce.
(You’ll literally see the white scuffs fade as the oils and texture of the plastic come back up.)
- Apply Plastic Restorer like Meguiar’s Ultimate Black, CarPro DLUX, Gtechniq C4 Apply with a microfiber cloth, Let it cure, buff off any excess.
Optional:
If the heat + restorer combo doesn't fully hide the scuff, Lightly use a magic eraser with caution (test on a small area first).
Then repeat the plastic restorer.
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Thanks for your advice. Unfortunately the heat gun didn't do anything. But some olive oil, a tiny bit of tar remover and some more Fast Cut later it's pretty much invisible. Can notice it if you go up close and know where it is, but that's being pedantic.
Here is the transformation - I now sympathise with the double parking club :grin:
(https://i.postimg.cc/FHNHTKhK/IMG-3118.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mv3wTqMk)
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Nice job👍
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That's a great job there! TCR by anychance?
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Keen eye! Yes it is.
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Keen eye! Yes it is.
its only because I have done nothing but study Clubsports and TCR's the past few weeks :D
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I did the same when I was buying. I initially paid no attention to TCRs, had little idea about them/didn't get the appeal and were out of budget. As desperations grew finding the right performance pack at the time (previous deal fell through and had sold my car by this point so needed a car before I had to cancel insurance, etc.) budget stretching and man math made me look at TCRs. Once I watched every video on youtube I was won over :grin: I've now even got my friend searching for Mk8 CS even though he might be able to get a TTRS for free off a family friend.
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a TTRS for FREE!!!! :shocked: :shocked:
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It is on its second engine and the friend is moving country. Car unsurprisingly isn't worth much as it is on its last legs, so offering it to him (so that he is able to use it when he is in the country) is easier/makes more sense for them.
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Nice!