[Estate]

I'm wondering what the black material is that surrounds the rear window on GTI's and Rabbits is. It doesn't look like paint but more like a vinyl. Can this be replaced or fixed?

 

[BVAMotorsports]

Re: What is this and how is it applied/replaced??? (4Rings)

I looked into this for my car for a couple of reasons. 1) I was painting the car and they had to remove the old one to repaint the hatch, 2) I like how they look.
The bodyshop thought it was paint, but found out that it was a decal of some sort. I haven't checked with the stealership, but I would bet that it's not available, and even if it were, who would you have put it on? I certainly wouldn't take that job on. Anyway, the bodyshop said that they would paint that section black for me if I wanted, which is what I would have done if I wanted to keep that part black. I decided that I had enough black on my car, so I left the whole thing the color of the body.
HTH


[Modified by beetlevdubn, 1:49 PM 2-13-2002]

 

[Estate]

Re: What is this and how is it applied/replaced??? (beetlevdubn)

I think that may be my route as well. Depends on which direction I'm going to take this project. Thanks though.

 

[BVAMotorsports]

Re: What is this and how is it applied/replaced??? (Driftin GTI)

Are you serious?! For a decal?!

STEALERSHIP!


[Modified by beetlevdubn, 4:00 PM 2-13-2002]

 

[dignlyf]

Re: What is this and how is it applied/replaced??? (Driftin GTI)

quote:[HR][/HR]Actually, that part is still available but spendy, well over $100.[HR][/HR]​

Seems like with all the people making decals for windows and gauges nowadays, someone could make one for a more reasonable price. Just a thought.
Shawn

 

[Estate]

Re: What is this and how is it applied/replaced??? (dignlyf)

EXACTLY!
Someone around here needs to take advantage of this opportunity. I might know of someone who could pull this off but as far as I know, he has no access to a rabbit.

 

[BVAMotorsports]

Re: What is this and how is it applied/replaced??? (4Rings)

Getting one made would probably be the easier part of this equation.... do know how much of a PITA it would be to put one on without bubbles, getting is straight, etc.?
It may be worth looking into a vinyl sheet, it would be much easier to install and the cost would be comparable..... just a thought.