Tiguan Accessories - Non Performance

[MGV]

I'm considering a complete 'de-badge'...
Would some heat (hairdryer, HOT water, etc) be enough to melt the glue or are the OE badges fixed more seriously?

[team_v]

I'm considering a complete 'de-badge'...
Would some heat (hairdryer, HOT water, etc) be enough to melt the glue or are the OE badges fixed more seriously?

I used fishing line to "saw" left and right behind the badge while pulling downwards from the top of the badges.
After that i ended up trying to peel the glue off, then hit it with some boiling water and dishwashing liquid.

Finally i used tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil to clear up any last bit of sticky residue and gave the boot a wash.

[Transporter]

There is probably nothing better than fishing line, but for removing the glue residue, I'm using WURTH brake cleaner, but any brand brake cleaner that leaves no residue will do the job, however testing it first on non visible surface is highly recommended.

[aussietig]

Speaking of non-performance accessories, this one's a rare find:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d

I would snap this up in a heartbeat (if only it could allow me to bid more than $69). Seriously an insult to all Tig owners @ that liquidation price.

[MGV]

They do look soft & brown & light & comfy... But, dang! I take a 10!

[Tigman]

I'm considering a complete 'de-badge'...
Would some heat (hairdryer, HOT water, etc) be enough to melt the glue or are the OE badges fixed more seriously?

As others have mentioned thin fishing line works wonders, just go slow.

There will be glue residue left over however.

A hair-dryer will get this nice and sticky and you can carefully pick it off with your fingers, takes time though. A small amount of thinners or similar on a rag will practically melt the glue away but be super careful not to get any on the plastics. Alternatively look for something called a 'caramel wheel' in an automotive shop or hardware store, panel shops use these to remove glue from body-kits etc, easy to use.

[TIG267]

I have been looking at installing a proper sat nav system into the car... Called my local VW dealer yesterday and talked to the parts department but they weren't that helpful or friendly... Anyone have any other ideas of places in Melbourne who would install a good quality system into my Tigi?

[Transporter]

I would get unit myself, it's very easy DIY or you could take it to your local independent VW specialist (plenty of them in the forum). The dealers probably get anoyed by people getting them cheap of the ebay.

[Jamal]

hey, I'm new here. i'm thinking about buying new headlights for ny 2010 tig does anyone know if these are any good?

[team_v]

hey, I'm new here. i'm thinking about buying new headlights for ny 2010 tig does anyone know if these are any good?

Make sure they are the same style as your current ones (halogen - halogen or xenon - xenon)
Also make sure they have level adjusters on them so you can adjust the beam throw.

Try to get them plug and play without fault codes if you can.

Will be interested to see how these go.