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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: starsky on 09 September 2008, 12:26

Title: Caliper paint peeling off, warranty issue advice?
Post by: starsky on 09 September 2008, 12:26

My gti is going in for an ECU update on Thursday. I was shining her at the weekend and noticed that the rear calipers have areas where the red paint has peeled off. Has anyone experienced this problem. I am going to raise it with the dealer when I take the car in and see what they say.

Anyone had any problems with their paint peeling off?

Title: Re: Caliper paint peeling off, warranty issue advice?
Post by: Cass on 09 September 2008, 14:51

I'm sure someone on here has had them replaced under warranty. Must admit mine are looking a bit faded - I'll mention it when it goes in for service week after next - terrified they will damage my pristine 18 Monza II's though :shocked:

Cass

Title: Re: Caliper paint peeling off, warranty issue advice?
Post by: JoeGTI on 09 September 2008, 17:08

A little bit of polish (Autoglym super-resin or something similar), followed by a coat of wax and they should look perfect again! I think they are just prone to a bit of fading, like red cars tend to do if not looked after.