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Scratched DSG surround..
« on: July 18, 2011, 07:11:41 pm »
I foolishly managed to scratch the edge of my DSG surround today..  :sad1:



Any suggestions as to the best way to attempt to repair it? Don't really want to go to the expense of buying a replacement!! Don't suppose anyone's got a spare surround?

I guess a grey touch-up stick will be the best to try..

Any masterplans?
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Re: Scratched DSG surround..
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2011, 07:15:05 pm »
Wrap it?
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Re: Scratched DSG surround..
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2011, 07:18:15 pm »
As above or paint the whole thing, how adventurous are you,,,?
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Re: Scratched DSG surround..
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2011, 07:24:06 pm »
Quote from: Scousus maximus on July 18, 2011, 07:18:15 pm
As above or paint the whole thing, how adventurous are you,,,?

Maybe time will tell! :laugh:
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Re: Scratched DSG surround..
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2011, 07:28:18 pm »
Quote from: parks on July 18, 2011, 07:15:05 pm
Wrap it?

Wrap or Spray gloss black?  :party:
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Re: Scratched DSG surround..
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2011, 07:05:41 pm »
The whole surround splits down so you can easily spray it up a satin black or similar  :happy2:
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Re: Scratched DSG surround..
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2011, 07:09:18 pm »
Quote from: alexperkins on July 21, 2011, 07:05:41 pm
The whole surround splits down so you can easily spray it up a satin black or similar  :happy2:

Would you spray directly only the existing 'rubbery-plastic' surface? Any special prep required?
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Re: Scratched DSG surround..
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2011, 07:51:42 pm »
Id lightly sand with 2500 grit then apply a  coat of plastic primer
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Re: Scratched DSG surround..
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2011, 09:58:41 pm »
When I bought my car the surround had a small chip on it. It was doing my head in so I got a brand new one for £50 and while I was at it I got the gaitor retrimmed in Interlagos cloth :laugh:

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Re: Scratched DSG surround..
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2011, 10:06:20 pm »
Quote from: MattPoss on July 21, 2011, 09:58:41 pm
When I bought my car the surround had a small chip on it. It was doing my head in so I got a brand new one for £50 and while I was at it I got the gaitor retrimmed in Interlagos cloth :laugh:

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Was that just for the surround?  Don't suppose you've still got your old one that I could 'experiment' on?
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