Brushed Alloy Cigarette/Cubby Lid

[182_blue]

Sorry Blue never noticed it on the previous page!

LOL, was kidding, i wonder what the gunmetal looks like ?, i guess paino black would be different, hmm

ps, say a hi in newbie section, pps whats car do you have etc

[hotrod30]

The GTi was only ever launched with the brushed aluminium lid and not the full surround like you see on the R32 or the Gunmetal type

I ordered mine from from my VW dealer with no issues it was £27.91 inc VAT

Here's the guide to changing the top: -

http://oempl.us/diy/article_info.php?articles_id=23&osCsid=9e361398f9d2f0e0f785efaa1b303a92

Hope it helps and they do look miles better than the black plastic!!

cheers jd,  helpful 

[hotrod30]

the brushed alu lid is harder to find. and i can confirm that Nath's and Markymark's are this type.

I bought this as a cheap alternative to see what it was like, and it has stayed perfectly flat and smooth. Not bad for a fiver.

Hi Top Cat,

Was it easy to apply... in situ or take out? Also is it high gloss or matt finish? Looks like a quick option that gets the desired effect.

I’m tempted, where did you buy mate? 

[182_blue]

^^ i posted a link on page one mate http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110343671641

there just a thick stick on vinyl, clean area, remove backing and put it on

[Top Cat]

Hot rod you just remove the lid give it a really good clean then just spend time locating properly you can use water with a touch of soap to move it about, as its hard to line up exactly. then just keep rubbing with a soft cloth until the bubbles dissipate.
I managed to do a decent job so it cant be that hard. 

[hotrod30]

cheers guys 

[182_blue]

just so you know part number 1K0857351D44U (the brushed one, lid only) is still  £25.54 + VAT , its a special order item that can take upto 2 weeks to come

[hotrod30]

cheers Blue... I’m gonna order one... 

[TagnuT]

Ordered this one from the dealers. Getting the old clips off was a bit of a pain.

[182_blue]

Ordered this one from the dealers. Getting the old clips off was a bit of a pain.

in what way

[TagnuT]

You have to get a couple of small flat screwdrivers in from the side to "persuade" the rear tabs to let go (without busting them). Not a too bad a job, but a little fiddly. Look at the OEMpl.us guide, its the tabs shown on picture 2.3. I found it easier going at them from the side.

Well worth it though, it certainly lifts the interior compared to the black plastic cover.