Mk 5 rear valance? I think that's the right word.

[Mr Savage]

Hello all,

Right the black plastic rear bumper on a Golf GT TDI, think its called a valance? Please correct me if I'm wrong so I don't look like an idiot. Anyway! I got shunted in the back & there's no major damage but it's marked the top/edge of one side of the valance. Very minor but enough to annoy you.

Is there a way to straighten this out, cover up or simply fit a new one? If I was to have a new one then i'd probably go for a colour coded one, my other question is where would I get one of these parts from & who would fit it for me? I'm thinking a simple repair may be possible, I'll get pics up of the damage soon.

Anything else I should check after a shunt?

Cheers,
Mr Savage

[Neiltdi]

awesome gti sell them for £60 posted next day , mine should be here tomorrow
http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/rear-valence-oem-golf-mk5-gti

[MC71]

You had better post some pics. Not sure which part you mean? Anyway rear valance from VW is about £50 IIRC, part number 1K6807521D9B9.

 

[Mr Savage]

Cheers guys, looks like that's the one. The part that the number plate sits on. I'll post some pics when I get home.

 

[Mr Savage]

I've cleaned it up a bit and the damage actually isn't all that bad, can probably fix it myself? What would you guys suggest to smooth this out?



Cheers! 

[Phil Miller]

If it was me I'd replace it as the cost isn't massive, I think whatever you do to clean it up it will always be visible

[Mr Savage]

Are they simple enough to switch out? Mines the full valance without the gap for the exhaust.

[Phil Miller]

Are they simple enough to switch out? Mines the full valance without the gap for the exhaust.

Easy to replace, a few torx screws each side and 2 on the lower edge and then just pull it off