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neo66

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Gti badge.
« on: 24 October 2008, 19:04 »
Having the rear Gti badge replaced under warranty next week as its started to bubble, the dealer told me they need it for a while as they have to strip down the boots interior to get to it!. Is this true?, I thought they just stick on, and peel off!???
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Offline gazbutmk5gti

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Re: Gti badge.
« Reply #1 on: 24 October 2008, 19:07 »
they are, I changed mine for a red un, are they getting mixed up with the VW boot handle, there is a corrosion issue with them also
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neo66

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Re: Gti badge.
« Reply #2 on: 24 October 2008, 19:15 »
I am pretty sure its the gti badge and not the boot handle(did hear about them also but mines ok so far!)
Seen genuine Gti badges on ebay and there only adhesive.
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Offline gazbutmk5gti

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Re: Gti badge.
« Reply #3 on: 24 October 2008, 19:20 »
they are, my original one's are still in the garage, just show's what the stealer's know
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Offline AlanD

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Re: Gti badge.
« Reply #4 on: 25 October 2008, 11:35 »
I think Gaz is right and the stealer is getting confused between the boot handle.
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Offline 182_blue

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Re: Gti badge.
« Reply #5 on: 25 October 2008, 11:38 »
Which badge is peeling ?, the Gti on the left hand side ?, if so like other say its a stick on jobbie, they could do it while you have a coffee lol
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Offline 30 Glee

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Re: Gti badge.
« Reply #6 on: 25 October 2008, 15:02 »
Just had a pair of Red Anniversary GTI badges delivered to replace the chrome ones.
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neo66

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Re: Gti badge.
« Reply #7 on: 25 October 2008, 17:20 »
Yes the left Gti badge on the tailgate. I think when I hand it over I will ask them why they need to rip the boot lid interior apart and make sure they are not screwing with anything else!
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Offline MarkFiveGTI

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Re: Gti badge.
« Reply #8 on: 29 October 2008, 15:55 »
I just went into the dealer today as all my wheel centre caps and the vw boot release handle have corroded and have like a white bubbling effect on them, i think it has been named 'white worm'.

My car is Jan 2005 but the guy would not say it was covered until it was looked at by the mechanics i think he meant just in case it was careless damage which it isnt.
Anyway going in on Friday to get it looked at so fingers crossed it should be ok as i dont fancy payin out! He also said they would have to access the badge from inside the boot and the whole mechanism will need to be changed! i just thought it peeled off but i will have to see what happens!

Mark.  :undecided:
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Offline stealthwolf

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Re: Gti badge.
« Reply #9 on: 29 October 2008, 20:22 »
Make sure you demonstrate the condition of the car before you give it in and get them to sign to confirm.

Otherwise you'll end up with mysterious marks and dents on your boot and bonnet, and gouged out alloys! :embarassed:
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