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boz
14-06-2010, 09:29 PM
hi guys
after only 2 weeks of owning my new car, some idiot has scratched the b pillar on my new car....:mad:
its not too deep but its kinda long... does anyone know of any possible fixes?? can i use meguairs scratch x on this material??... although it prol wont work:(

thanks
cdogg
14-06-2010, 09:38 PM
do you mean the black trims on the door frames... they would be fairly cheap to replace if thats the case. from memory golf v trims were around $25ish
hope that helps
boz
14-06-2010, 10:41 PM
yeh its the black shiny frames...
realli? are they that cheap?!
Corey_R
15-06-2010, 06:56 AM
Yeah - they're not expensive.
I'd be worried about using something abrasive on them like scratch x. Because its plastic and not a painted surface, the sratch x might just make the surface look dull and worn instead of original and shiney.
Tigger
15-06-2010, 08:13 AM
Yep, I had the same thing happen to my new tiguan. When I picked it up from the dealers it was scratched lengthways on all trims. I had the weathershields fitted, and it seems that when they cleaned it before applying the shields, they used something too abrasive.

Must be so careful what is used on these trims.

Also watch out for passengers (or yourself) with rings on the fingers. Will cause deep scratches tooo if not careful.
G-rig
15-06-2010, 08:42 AM
The b-pillars are quite prone to scratching.

I'd try a plastic polish..
ConR
15-06-2010, 08:43 AM
yup...mine are pretty much entirely covered in scratches
Cossor
15-06-2010, 11:38 AM
When restoring old radios (Plastic or bakelite) I use Brasso!. Follow this with car polish that has hard wax.
Then finally, lots of buffing, elbow grease etc. (Only applies to shallow scratches)
(But in most cases I use buffing wheel with various wax based polishing compounds)
pom829
15-06-2010, 07:44 PM
When I got my car the b pillars were already scratched so I got a set of the carbon fibre pillar covers, they've been on now for about 3 months and still look excellent.
No scratches on them at all. Can send pictures to you via PM as unable to post pics for some reason.
prise
15-06-2010, 07:47 PM
I used a Maguires swirl and scratch remover car polish on mine which got out some light scratches.
pom829
15-06-2010, 08:10 PM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/06/P1000940-1.jpg

Picture of Carbon fibre b pillar cover on Golf, matches the carbon fibre surround inside the car.


2010 Mk6 Golf TDI 5Dr, United Gray, DSG, Sports Pack
pom829
15-06-2010, 08:16 PM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/06/P1000940-2.jpg
G-rig
15-06-2010, 08:22 PM
That's one way to fix them :D
boz
15-06-2010, 09:54 PM
cool thanks for ur response guys..
i might try the maguires swirl remover first..!
so how much is the carbon fibre b pillars and where do you buy them from??
although today.. im getting over the scratch...!
pom829
15-06-2010, 10:47 PM
cool thanks for ur response guys..
i might try the maguires swirl remover first..!
so how much is the carbon fibre b pillars and where do you buy them from??
although today.. im getting over the scratch...!

Got them from ebay but they can be bought through VW, but they're alot more expensive. They make all the difference to the side of the car.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-VI-09-Carbon-Pillar-Panel-Covers-/270590441446?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f007277e6