ED30 black rear valance

[hotrod]

Hi guys,

Am I right in thinking that the ED30 rear valance trim (tail pipe trim) is easily removable? I have seen some cars on the net with it painted black and it really breaks up the bulk at the rear. I want the look to be clean and OEM... ie no fins, no carbon (sorry RR & Hurdy)... nice & simple.
I suppose I could always buy an original VW ED30 solid black one?

I’m contemplating either a respray or an aftermarket application, does anyone have any pics, contacts etc.

Thanks... Hotrod

[TagnuT]

BMX on UK MKivs sprayed his mat black. Did it himself.

[winrya]

The ed30 rear valance is all one piece.  I've taken a pic of the back of mine which i waiting to be sprayed and fitted so hope this is some help.

and to make it clearer here is the other side

[182_blue]

handy pic that, are the parking sensors locations marked on the back bumper ?

[winrya]

handy pic that, are the parking sensors locations marked on the back bumper ?

Parking sensors go in the top section of the bumper which is identical for all mk5 golfs

[182_blue]

handy pic that, are the parking sensors locations marked on the back bumper ?

Parking sensors go in the top section of the bumper which is identical for all mk5 golfs

yeh sorry, thought you may have whole thing off, so there are marks where the sensors should go ?

[winrya]

handy pic that, are the parking sensors locations marked on the back bumper ?

Parking sensors go in the top section of the bumper which is identical for all mk5 golfs

yeh sorry, thought you may have whole thing off, so there are marks where the sensors should go ?

I've no idea sorry mate, I'll be letting the bodyshop do all the removal. Fingers crossed it will be a perfect job 

[182_blue]

handy pic that, are the parking sensors locations marked on the back bumper ?

Parking sensors go in the top section of the bumper which is identical for all mk5 golfs

yeh sorry, thought you may have whole thing off, so there are marks where the sensors should go ?

I've no idea sorry mate, I'll be letting the bodyshop do all the removal. Fingers crossed it will be a perfect job 

yeh, good luck, should be ok, yours is a good colour to match

[duzza]

I think some that have painted the bottom portion in black have doen it whilst the bumper was still on the car.

[Russ.C]

BMX on UK MKivs sprayed his mat black. Did it himself.

Heres a link with a pic of his motor if it helps 

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=75010.msg603549#msg603549