Body Work Help

[jm291]

Some numpty has managed to dent my car! Its the strip of metal that runs down the left side of the drivers window on the door. I was wondering if anyone knows whether this panel is replacable as it seems that it isnt actually a part of the door and may be able to come off?
thanks

[stealthwolf]

Do you mean the bump strip? it's plastic!

[jm291]

No the black strip that runs inbetween the drivers side window and the rear passenger window!?

[weston]

No the black strip that runs inbetween the drivers side window and the rear passenger window!?

Any chance of a photo just to clarify what exactly you're asking about?

[stealthwolf]

I just realised what he's on about. It's the bit of the drivers door on the B-pillar. It's black on every GTI regardless of colour.

[jm291]

yep that's the one, do you know wheteher this is replacable part at all or what i can do about the dent? any help would be appreciated. thanks

[mike.]

Yep, looks like that part is listed in ETKA and is about £20.
Depends on whether 5 door or three door, matt or glossy.

[jm291]

Brilliant, do you have the link at all? thanks for your help

[AlanD]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-V-MK5-Carbon-Fiber-Pillar-Panel-Covers-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f0149b90eQQitemZ270604548366QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

It would be rude not to upgrade.

[mike.]

Here is the image from ETKA, part number 18, depends on the car..