9n3 removing colour body part?

[rasA4]

hi all i need to remove the front bumper strip to send off to get a exact colour match for a body panel rather than from the paint code.

can this be removed without damaging it? or is it one piece
are there any other smaller parts that can be removed to match the colour?

thanks all

[Simon90]

Wing mirrors? Or take your car to the bodyshop and there match the colour with a chart..

I'm pretty sure the front bumper is one piece.. As my gti bumper is off and it's one piece

[rasA4]

trouble is they are not local so i need to send it to them and they will post the part back with the panel

thanks anyway

what about the rear door handle there is a segment on the rear handle which i think i could take out

like this

[blazeguarder]

That small segment in the photo is a coloured plastic cap that goes over the lock barrel of the door. You could use that, provided that you refit the locking barrel. Remove the rubber grommet in the door at the same level, and there's a Torx screw deep in the door that secures it. Slowly loosen it and keep trying to wiggle it free with the handle part pulled out, it can be a bit stiff so be careful. The screw doesn't need to be removed to get it out, if it falls out then its a huge effort involved to find it in the door and put it all back together.

I always thought that the bump strips were clipped on? Should just come off with a trim removal tool or similar?

[rasA4]

That small segment in the photo is a coloured plastic cap that goes over the lock barrel of the door. You could use that, provided that you refit the locking barrel. Remove the rubber grommet in the door at the same level, and there's a Torx screw deep in the door that secures it. Slowly loosen it and keep trying to wiggle it free with the handle part pulled out, it can be a bit stiff so be careful. The screw doesn't need to be removed to get it out, if it falls out then its a huge effort involved to find it in the door and put it all back together.

I always thought that the bump strips were clipped on? Should just come off with a trim removal tool or similar?

dont think i will do the handle thing, i thought the bump strips are clipped on also, will have a another look at the weekend

thanks v much

[dood9n3]

Send them your fuel flap

[rasA4]

not sure if a good idea as the flap locks the Petrol cap

anyway i need to remove the front bumper strip i have seen a bumper without the strips on eBay so they come off somehow, not sure if it can be taken off in situ without removing the bumper?