What Is The Golf Paintwork Like?

**on board traini** · 03-06-2008,07:03 PM

Hi,

I am expecting delivery of new Golf GT L TDi and plan to get the body properly prepared and detailed.

Can anyone tell me what condition I can expect the paintwork to be in after it has been prepared by the dealer?

**KeithS** · 04-06-2008,11:27 AM

Err, shiny?

**mluton** · 04-06-2008,11:34 AM

Best bet is to not let them apply any of that sealant stuff they always sell. And get a good detail done after.

**knt** · 04-06-2008,04:44 PM

The paintwork is just like any others, nothing special or different from other manufacturers.

**penrecon** · 05-06-2008,10:49 PM

Originally Posted by on board traini

Hi,

I am expecting delivery of new Golf GT L TDi and plan to get the body properly prepared and detailed.

Can anyone tell me what condition I can expect the paintwork to be in after it has been prepared by the dealer?

I'm a bit puzzled by your question, it will be the same as any other new car - clean and hopefully unblemished.

**mluton** · 05-06-2008,11:04 PM

Originally Posted by penrecon

I'm a bit puzzled by your question, it will be the same as any other new car - clean and hopefully unblemished.

New car paint work is not what it should be. A good detail will make it look great.

**bonerpart1** · 06-06-2008,06:06 AM

Hi I dont now if anyone has had the same problem on my caddy van which has papricka red paint I find it very soft compared to other vans I have owned, just brushing past it with your coat zip can cause a slight scratch

**mluton** · 06-06-2008,08:30 AM

Originally Posted by bonerpart1

Hi I dont now if anyone has had the same problem on my caddy van which has papricka red paint I find it very soft compared to other vans I have owned, just brushing past it with your coat zip can cause a slight scratch

I would probably look at getting some sort of coating on the paintwork to seal it.

**on board traini** · 10-06-2008,12:17 AM

Thanks for the replies.

I discovered at end of May when we got a new Toyota Auris in met black that all dealers preparation standards are not the same. When my car was delivered almost every panel had what I would describe as either dealer or manufacturer induced swirls and light scuffs to the paintwork.

I arranged for a proper detail including clay, polish & wax and what a difference it has made to the finish and the car is so easy to keep clean.

After seeing the difference this has made to the Toyota, I was thinking about the same detailing to the Golf too, to give it a better finish and protection.

All cloths, and materials at the ready for a 3 bucket wash and detail.