plastic

  1. Mike Green

    Chunks out of plastic interior

    Hello all There probably is nothing I can do but just wanted to check with you guys. When cleaning the car from top to bottom I noticed there are a lot of marks/chunks out of the inside plastic (I belive this is what the material must be) in both the boot and by the drivers side door. Are...
  2. Plastic Rivets on Grill

    Am I being a melon or are these plastic rivets a bit of nightmare to get off (above the grill)? Am trying to fit the honeycombe and am stuck at hurdle 1... doesn't say much! Thanks Guy
  3. Cleaning black plastic trim

    I got some wax on my black on my Mk4 Ibiza and even though the wax instructions said it wouldn't matter (swissol) it did. Anyway read about peanut butter working well and tried it and it really does work a treat!
  4. Plastic pillar trim (side) advice

    I now have a big crack (caused accidently by me!) on the drivers side plastic pillar trim. Its that part to the left of your drivers door where it says Cupra/FR at the bottom. Does anybody know how much the plastic pillar trim would be from the stealers or if there is another place where I...
  5. matt_s

    Cleaning a plastic car

    A friend has just bought a westfield and needs to know what to clean it with? Should he just use normal car wash, ie megs gold class or similar? Is normal wax ok to use on the grp body? Thanks
  6. How to take off plastic engine cover?

    I've got a 2003 1.6 16v Leon. Not sure if the engine cover is the same on cupra's, but I'm having trouble getting the plastic cover off to change air filter and spark plugs. I've undone 3 screws at the back but it wont budge. Just wondering what else I need to do? Many Thanks
  7. Plastic Strip has come Unstuck

    Hi All, I have noticed that the black plastic side strip on my 98 Cordoba SX has come unstuck near the passenger side front wheel. Is it possible to superglue or stick it somehow back in place as there seems to be no clip to clip back just foam like plastic underneath. It seems to be...
  8. LeedsLeon

    Painting plastic

    Done quick search, but haven't found the info I want. I'm going to colour code the black plastic strips along the doors and around the bumpers of my 2001 LCT. I'll be doing it myself and wanted to know that after rubbing it down, do I need any special plastic primer or do I just use...
  9. KENWA

    Rear Plastic Cupra Trim (For New Exhaust)

    Hi Guys, Does anyone have a 'spare' plastic trim for the Cupra rear bumper? The bit the exhaust sits under. New exhaust means old cutout is in the wrong place. Too much hassle fibreglassing a new section. Il obviousely pay you. Please can anyone help.
  10. Fading plastic bits and 18" VS 17"

    Hi, Ivenoticed that the FR seems to have alot of black plastic on it (bonnet / rear bumper) my concern with this is that it will fade as on older cars and look awful! I realise they havent been out that long ut has anyone noticed any fade or have plastics moved on since the fading bump...
  11. max_torque

    Motorsport Ibiza with plastic rear windows?

    Hi all! has anyone got an close up pics of any Ibiza's fitted with plastic (i.e. Lexan etc) rear side windows?? Might be a tricky one as most race / rally championships require you to keep the original glass ones. i'm trying to work out how best to fit mine. It's more difficult that it...
  12. elnigel

    Plastic engine covers?

    Hi just a quick question, My dads brand new Altea 2.0tdi DSG arrived this week, but it has no plastic engine cover, the mounts are there but no cover. The dealer said there isnt meant to be one. Should there be one??? Thanks!:confused:
  13. weird bit of plastic

    Today I was taking the spare wheel out and noticed a small black clip type thing at the bottom of the area where the spare is kept. I pulled it out and now i have a small whole in the bottom and you can see the ground through it. What is the small black bit for. It also had a metal nut with...
  14. bentaw

    LCR Plastic caps

    Whilst doing the easiest job in the world changing a wheel due to a puncture i have come across what has to be the hardest job in the world and probably the worst design on the LCR and i still havnt got it done, The plastic covers on the side skirts wont go back on and i have spent the past...
  15. schnipps

    Plastic bits that hold the mats in

    The 2 twist lock bits that hold the front mats in on either side of the Leon, one of mine has split off. Now i am not sure if its a plug that fits into the lower bit or if the lug is an all in one piece. Basically the bit under the carpet. Is this supposed to be a solid part of the upper bit...
  16. Plastic engine undertray

    What use does this serve? as mine keeps catching on things and its not even lowered. Iv looked underneath and its pretty much scraped to ****, what harm would i do if i just pulled it off?
  17. Part No for Plastic Boot lid

    Has anyone got a part no for the Plastic boot lid that attatched to the underside of the tailgate? I took it off to see what was rattling and in the process wrecked those metal triangular clips thinks and snaped some of the clip retainers on the actual plastic lid. The F**Kn thing is...
  18. Robdrums

    Plastic front spoiler thing come loose

    Hi all, Just been out to discover that the plastic bit on the bottom of the front spoiler of my Cupra styled FR TDi has come away, in both the clips to the left and right of the two big attaching ones in the centre, and then all the way round one side. Is it held on only by the two big...
  19. STOKOE

    plastic surround climate control lcr.

    need to change the surround that fits round the climate control its all scratched off my daughters feet when she has been sitting in the front looks bloody awfull is it easy to change and anybody know the part number, and how much will it cost about it is for a 03 lcr, cheers for any help.:(
  20. andy_dea

    any one know how to removed the plastic tunnel around the gear stick?

    hey guys anyone know how to removed the plastic transmission tunnel cover which goes round the gear stick area? i got myself a air fuel meter which i want to build unto the area where the fag lighter is and have it under the cover, just want to take the full plastic parts out so can make a...
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