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Offline Mr Savage

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Re: Rear Boot screen Trims.
« Reply #10 on: 15 May 2014, 20:54 »
Mine are fitted shockingly too. I noticed a strange squeak coming from the drivers side rear spoiler when cleaning the car and then noticed it was becausethe adhesive has come away at the top meaning it no longer lines up. The gap is equally abysmal between the sil and the rear window.

What's going on with Volkswagen build quality? Seriously. We pay a premium price for solid engineering and we get squeaky sunroofs, squeaky suspensions,  rattling dashboards, faulty handbrakes, iPod cables that don't stay in the iPod and now badly stuck on sills.

They really need to up their game again. They've made an excellent car, with excellent technology but it seems they are forgetting the basics in the process.
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Re: Rear Boot screen Trims.
« Reply #11 on: 16 May 2014, 07:49 »
People pay a lot more for their Audis and they're no better screwed together than a VW. The best built VW I ever had was my Scirocco 170TDI - built in Portugal rather than Germany.
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Re: Rear Boot screen Trims.
« Reply #12 on: 18 May 2014, 14:06 »
When I put my GTI up next to the one a friend is using (leased) last week it was noticeable that 'his' had loose rear spoiler sides and yet mine is stuck fast one side but has a slight bit of play the other (nearside).
Also noticeable was that his 14 plate car in the same colour as mine had more swirls too so maybe it is something to do with the cleaning regime as my car gets frequent delicate washes and that car gets 'valeted' by company funded car cleaners.
Both cars were supplied by the same dealer interestingly and both were on the same mileage.
Mine is six months old and the 14 plate is only weeks old yet mine was in very noticeably superior condition despite the 14 plate GTI getting very regular cleaning.



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Offline dippy_x

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Re: Rear Boot screen Trims.
« Reply #13 on: 18 May 2014, 14:24 »
Just looking at mine,  vertically they seem to line up fine on both sides.  On the small horizontal part at the top that runs across the roof there is a small gap.  It's exactly the same the on both sides.  Is this meant to be flush up against the roof part?
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Offline Mr Savage

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Re: Rear Boot screen Trims.
« Reply #14 on: 18 May 2014, 16:50 »
Just looking at mine,  vertically they seem to line up fine on both sides.  On the small horizontal part at the top that runs across the roof there is a small gap.  It's exactly the same the on both sides.  Is this meant to be flush up against the roof part?

They're meant to be flush all around yes. On the sides and with the rear spoiler. Mine is flush at the top on one side but not on the other side.
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Re: Rear Boot screen Trims.
« Reply #15 on: 22 May 2014, 16:56 »
Spoke to the leasing company about the total lack of rear screen trim on my car and the dealer has arranged to get them sent to me and then I have to take the car to local dealer for them to fit/bond. It makes me wonder what else that have forgot. First the GTD key fobs and now this...
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Offline JamesH36

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Re: Rear Boot screen Trims.
« Reply #16 on: 22 May 2014, 22:01 »
I have had the same problem. My right hand spoiler trim started to lift off and gradually got worse.  Took it into VW Stockport and they completely replaced and so far it is staying in place.
Both sides don't 100% line up but maybe I am being too fussy.

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Re: Rear Boot screen Trims.
« Reply #17 on: 30 May 2014, 18:46 »
Well today I received my missing trim in the post as arranged by the leasing company. Despite my request, there was no information with the trim on how to proceed. No compliment slip, nothing! I presume they expect me to take it to my local dealer and inform them of the situation so they can fit the trim free of charge.

Looking at the trim though, it's just adhesive pads that literally stick onto the car, so all needs to be done is line it up and stick it on.
Before I do this, has anyone any advice re: preparation of surface before I stick 'em on?


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Offline peterdoherty

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Re: Rear Boot screen Trims.
« Reply #18 on: 30 May 2014, 18:50 »
A thorough clean and dry of the area and a wipedown with IPA or panel wipe if you have it would give the best possible adhesion
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Re: Rear Boot screen Trims.
« Reply #19 on: 30 May 2014, 18:59 »
Thanks for that. I don't have IPA/panel wipe I'm afraid. Do you think it'll be ok to apply after a good wash and dry or is it worth getting some?
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