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Mk 5 rear valance? I think that's the right word.
« on: September 03, 2012, 03:54:38 pm »
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?

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Re: Mk 5 rear valance? I think that's the right word.
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2012, 04:41:23 pm »
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
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Re: Mk 5 rear valance? I think that's the right word.
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2012, 04:53:43 pm »
You had better post some pics. Not sure which part you mean? Anyway rear valance from VW is about £50 IIRC, part number 1K6807521D9B9.

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Re: Mk 5 rear valance? I think that's the right word.
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2012, 05:12:03 pm »
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.

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Re: Mk 5 rear valance? I think that's the right word.
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2012, 12:06:47 am »
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?



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Re: Mk 5 rear valance? I think that's the right word.
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2012, 12:30:39 am »
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
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Re: Mk 5 rear valance? I think that's the right word.
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2012, 12:47:45 am »
Are they simple enough to switch out? Mines the full valance without the gap for the exhaust.

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Re: Mk 5 rear valance? I think that's the right word.
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2012, 08:21:43 am »
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
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