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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #230 on: 08 August 2010, 17:14 »
Did VW ever find a cure for the leaking rear washer?
I know our mk5 had this problem and it seems my mk6 now does. I cannot remember it ever leaking before but its started now and ive never ever used it!
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #231 on: 08 August 2010, 18:16 »
Did VW ever find a cure for the leaking rear washer?
I know our mk5 had this problem and it seems my mk6 now does. I cannot remember it ever leaking before but its started now and ive never ever used it!

I find that the stalk to activte the rear wiper is so sensitive that the washer gets activated at the meerest touch. :rolleyes:
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #232 on: 11 August 2010, 10:03 »
Did VW ever find a cure for the leaking rear washer?
I know our mk5 had this problem and it seems my mk6 now does. I cannot remember it ever leaking before but its started now and ive never ever used it!

Yes there is a fix from VW, had mine done yesterday at dealer, it needs a new nozzle with a valve in which prevents the drip, OK so far.
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #233 on: 11 August 2010, 17:34 »
I think the paint is sub-par.   My united gray's coat was exposed to some sprayed grass fertilizer while I was away and it ate through the clear coat.  I now have splotches  on the entire right side of the car.  I tried to have it polished out professionally, but the technician stated that the damage went through the clear coat.  VW said they won't cover it under warranty because its not a manufacturing defect, but they will repaint the damaged panels for about 2000 euros.  Before this I noticed how bird sh!t would permanently stain the paint if left on for a few days.  I think this devalued the car by a lot.  It really looks awful under the sun.  Has this happened to anyone else?

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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #234 on: 11 August 2010, 20:55 »
Sare - I had (almost) the same thing happen, except I don't know where the marks on the clear coat came from - suspect volcanic ash fall out. Basically it had started to etch into the clear on all the horizontal panels of the car leaving little circular marks that wouldn't polish out by hand. I visited the body shop and they advised that they'd seen a load of cars come in for the same thing and they suspected industrial fallout or volcanic ash. They've had the same problem with BMWs as well, I believe the culprit is this water thinned paint application process that the German manufacturers are using.

Fortunately, the marks polished out with a machine / rotary polisher. It seems like it doesn't matter what products you use to protect the car (mine had superguard on it), it picks up marks and contaminants more than any other car I've owned. I love the car for its performance and all-round ability but wouldn't buy another, build quality is really disappointing for a premium brand car and I've spent too much time worrying about it. Bird poo takes minutes to mark the clearcoat and it really notices on a black car.
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #235 on: 11 August 2010, 21:06 »
Sare - I had (almost) the same thing happen, except I don't know where the marks on the clear coat came from - suspect volcanic ash fall out. Basically it had started to etch into the clear on all the horizontal panels of the car leaving little circular marks that wouldn't polish out by hand. I visited the body shop and they advised that they'd seen a load of cars come in for the same thing and they suspected industrial fallout or volcanic ash. They've had the same problem with BMWs as well, I believe the culprit is this water thinned paint application process that the German manufacturers are using.

Fortunately, the marks polished out with a machine / rotary polisher. It seems like it doesn't matter what products you use to protect the car (mine had superguard on it), it picks up marks and contaminants more than any other car I've owned. I love the car for its performance and all-round ability but wouldn't buy another, build quality is really disappointing for a premium brand car and I've spent too much time worrying about it. Bird poo takes minutes to mark the clearcoat and it really notices on a black car.
You still need to take care of your bodywork using high quality waxes even though you've had superguard. This will greatly assist in preventing fall out marking the paint. I've not had anything on my paint that wouldn't wash or wipe off. Also try using a quick detailer such as Meguiars Ultimate between waxes.
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #236 on: 11 August 2010, 21:20 »
My paintwork is as good as when new. Very shiny with great depth. No swirl marks or light scratches.
Car has been washed (not polished) 3 times in total since new (delivery 22 March 2010) and by VW.
Very well protected by Toughseal inside and outside.
So far, so good. :smiley:
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #237 on: 12 August 2010, 06:27 »
My paintwork is as good as when new. Very shiny with great depth. No swirl marks or light scratches.
Car has been washed (not polished) 3 times in total since new (delivery 22 March 2010) and by VW.
Very well protected by Toughseal inside and outside.
So far, so good. :smiley:

Had mine since 15 March and my paintwork is as good as new also; I clean it regularly and wax it [Even though I had Autoglym Lifeshine from new]; but I can't believe you have only washed your car 3 times in 4½ months.
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #238 on: 12 August 2010, 08:55 »
Get it washed every 4 to 6 weeks. I know, I know .....
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #239 on: 12 August 2010, 09:05 »
Get it washed every 4 to 6 weeks. I know, I know .....

What?
When I'm home it's probablt nearer 4-6 times a week!
Each time it'll be given a wipe down with a quick detailer containing carnauba wax, to top up the current 6 coats of Raceglaze Series 55.

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