Disappointed new owner of a golf gti 2012

[joey79]

I always find a new set of wheels fixes things.

Haha I quite like the standard rims actually.


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[tigger73]

Good advice trigger.

It would have been done a few years ago and the previous owner has advised he did not have it done. I don’t think I will have any luck tracking down the repairer.

Know of any pros in Sydney that I can go see?

Before taking it to a paint shop I'd go and see a decent detailer and get their opinion on what can be done.

Have a look here: Bodywork/Trim & Detailing Forum

And maybe have a chat to these guys: Definitive Car Detailing (forum sponsors).

Say you saw their details here and that you're a member here and they should look after you

[joey79]

Before taking it to a paint shop I'd go and see a decent detailer and get their opinion on what can be done.

Have a look here: Bodywork/Trim & Detailing Forum

And maybe have a chat to these guys: Definitive Car Detailing (forum sponsors).

Say you saw there details here and that you're a member here and they should look after you

Thanks Trigger, very helpful


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[tigger73]

Thanks Trigger, very helpful

Hopefully they can correct the paint to a level that is acceptable / less noticeable.

Let us know how you get on.

[joey79]

I have taken a few shots which will a give a little more context




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[tigger73]

Hmmmm... Looks like it needs a complete repaint. From the pics it looks like they haven't used the right paint code. And this is the reason why most decent repairers will paint the complete side so you don't end up seeing this sort of thing.

Can’t believe the previous owner wasn’t aware of the issue...

[joey79]

Hmmmm... Looks like it needs a complete repaint. From the pics it looks like they haven't used the right paint code. And this is the reason why most decent repairers will paint the complete side so you don't end up seeing this sort of thing.

Can’t believe the previous owner wasn’t aware of the issue...

I was hoping a detail may help but the more I look at it, the more convinced I it will require a respray which sucks and not something I was budgeting for.

I actually believe the previous owner, however, if he did know it is poor form and not right.

I guess I’ll need to start looking for a repairer.


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[Dutch77]

Haha I quite like the standard rims actually.

We can fix that on VWW.

I have taken a few shots which will a give a little more context and most likely make me even sillier.

Mate, as you said, if you are in a rush and in the wrong light you aren't going to see that stuff. You're probably too busy looking for the small stuff to actually pick up on the bigger issue.

As for the previous owner - he probably wouldn't notice a Harlequin Golf job either.

[joey79]

We can fix that on VWW.



Mate, as you said, if you are in a rush and in the wrong light you aren't going to see that stuff. You're probably too busy looking for the small stuff to actually pick up on the bigger issue.

As for the previous owner - he probably wouldn't notice a Harlequin Golf job either.

Haha, that is exactly what happened. I was told the car had never been repaired so I did just as you described, looked for scuffs/scratches, checked the boot, ensured there was no structural damage and totally missed the colour of the door.


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[JustCruisn]

After seeing your photos I'd say it looks like over spray.
Wash it, clay it, polish it. Then have a another look.