Author Topic: Plastic covering over sill peeling off? Pics! (Read 1526 times)

Munzz · « **on:** March 03, 2012, 03:19:38 pm »

Is this a common issue? What can I do!?

garrardrj · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2012, 04:52:53 pm »

You need some new rear tyres too

Not a common problem either , you must have high mileage ?

VC · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2012, 05:09:57 pm »

You could still be covered under VW paint warranty but... depending on the mileage/history of the car the corrosion may void it

Little_Dave · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2012, 06:03:35 pm »

Wow is that the stone chip falling off?

if you get no joy under warranty maybe you could smooth it down and cover with GTI side skirts?

Dave

VC · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2012, 06:13:17 pm »

^^^ agreed, sand it down, treat it and slap some side skirts on

Munzz · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2012, 02:06:58 pm »

You need some new rear tyres too

Not a common problem either , you must have high mileage ?

The car has only done 75,000 which I wouldn't say is really high for an 06 plate. 4 new tyres will be fitted very very shortly!

You could still be covered under VW paint warranty but... depending on the mileage/history of the car the corrosion may void it

Thanks, do you have any more info regarding the paint warranty? I'm the third owner and the car has covered 75,000 miles if that is any help!?

Wow is that the stone chip falling off? if you get no joy under warranty maybe you could smooth it down and cover with GTI side skirts?

Dave

Yep, I feel this going to be the way forward if I have no luck with the warranty, any excuse to open the wallet

^^^ agreed, sand it down, treat it and slap some side skirts on

As above!

Thanks for the replies guys, Ill drop in to the local body shop in the next few weeks and see what they can recommend.