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Removing rubbing strips
Posted: Sat May 01, 2004 2:07 pm
by poloboyben
Right saw this mk5 polo which had had the side rubbing strips removed from the door, front and rear bumper. Looked good, just wondered how if i could do this to my polo and how?
Posted: Sat May 01, 2004 3:50 pm
by Speedlaw
It's *a lot* of work. On the Mk5, there are holes behind the rubstrips on the sides, and that means it's a weld 'n' spray jobbie.
The strips on the bumper are recessed too, so if you take them out there's a lot of work involved in smoothing the recesses. If you're good with polyester/similar stuff you'll be ok. But, again - it's a lot of work.
Posted: Sat May 01, 2004 6:42 pm
by carmadaaron
or you can just take the car to a paint shop and tell them to do it.
you can leave them on and just paint them or if u like the smooth look, get them to fill the little holes
. either way is
Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 9:22 am
by poloboyben
K, so if I removed the side strip my self with a hairdryer, how much is the local paint shop likely to charge to fill the holes? or to smooth over the strips?
Posted: Mon May 03, 2004 11:57 am
by polo2k
well your going to have to get all the pannels with the holes left resprayed soon a 5 door your looking at 4 doors repainting
on the 3 door you need 2 doors and the rear 3 qarter panellls so its not a cheep option
Posted: Mon May 03, 2004 1:19 pm
by carmadaaron
getting the strips painted is a cheaper option.