Chrome trim coming away on drivers side rear passenger door, where the rear meets the front.  This has been "repaired" before under warranty. 

 

Unfortunately the car is now out of warranty. 

 

2 questions: 

Think a dealer would still cover this out of warranty?  Daft question I know but I wonder if it's worth a try

 

 

2nd:  I'm resigned to trying to fix this myself.   What kind of adhesive would be best to stick the chrome to the rubber trim? 

 

Thanks in advance. 

1 hour ago, Mickey43 said:

Chrome trim coming away on drivers side rear passenger door, where the rear meets the front.  This has been "repaired" before under warranty. 

 

Unfortunately the car is now out of warranty. 

 

2 questions: 

Think a dealer would still cover this out of warranty?  Daft question I know but I wonder if it's worth a try

 

 

2nd:  I'm resigned to trying to fix this myself.   What kind of adhesive would be best to stick the chrome to the rubber trim? 

 

Thanks in advance. 

I would 100% take it back to the dealers who carried out the initial 'repair' and ask them to sort it out.  The 'fix' or the workmanship is obviously substandard and you shouldn't have to fork out to remedy it. 

38 minutes ago, penguin17 said:

I would 100% take it back to the dealers who carried out the initial 'repair' and ask them to sort it out.  The 'fix' or the workmanship is obviously substandard and you shouldn't have to fork out to remedy it. 

Agreed. And you have evidence that the original fault, which was not repaired satisfactorily, occurred during the warranty period. As such it's their problem to fix.

sometimes the quickest and easiest way is to fix yourself.

a  good quality 2 part epoxy will hold it,  as long as you clean it first.

 

47 minutes ago, BriskodaJeff said:

Agreed. And you have evidence that the original fault, which was not repaired satisfactorily, occurred during the warranty period. As such it's their problem to fix.

The best thing to do.

 

31 minutes ago, 310golfr said:

sometimes the quickest and easiest way is to fix yourself.

a  good quality 2 part epoxy will hold it,  as long as you clean it first.

 

I would do this only if the dealer doesn't accept to repair it. A kind of back-up solution...

 

 

Thanks for the replies chaps.

 

I'd rather not go back to the dealer who did the "repairs" as they are pretty poor to deal with.  A drain on energy and not really handy for me.    Only reason i went there for the repair is i bought the car from them.  They shall remain nameless!   Needs must though,  I will contact them.

 

I've since moved my servicing to Henry Brothers Skoda in Glasgow who are excellent.  Will ask their advice too.  

 

Re a repair material as a fall back...  is there any specific one that's recommended?

 

Thanks again

I fixed mine by firstly removing it and then cleaning both it and the seal it fits onto.  I then refixed it in place and took a mallet and wooden block and very gently tapped it towards the rear door to seat it as far back as possible and this has worked for me so far and it's stayed in place.

Edited 8 September, 20196 yr by Penpusher
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1 hour ago, Bap33 said:

The best thing to do.

 

I would do this only if the dealer doesn't accept to repair it. A kind of back-up solution...

 

 

i guess we all have different ways of looking at things

theres the time to travel to dealers, sitting waiting for a repair or even worse having to go away and then come back, and  theres a good chance they wont even fix it properly

or you can diy, costs £6 or so for a good epoxy adhesive, no sitting waiting etc  and when done properly will never come loose again.

54 minutes ago, Mickey43 said:

Thanks for the replies chaps.

 

I'd rather not go back to the dealer who did the "repairs" as they are pretty poor to deal with.  A drain on energy and not really handy for me.    Only reason i went there for the repair is i bought the car from them.  They shall remain nameless!   Needs must though,  I will contact them.

 

I've since moved my servicing to Henry Brothers Skoda in Glasgow who are excellent.  Will ask their advice too.  

 

Re a repair material as a fall back...  is there any specific one that's recommended?

 

Thanks again

i'd recommend gorilla glue 2 part  epoxy, sets in around 10 mins, after 24 hrs its fully hard and theres no way you'll move it

Edited 8 September, 20196 yr by 310golfr

44 minutes ago, 310golfr said:

i guess we all have different ways of looking at things

theres the time to travel to dealers, sitting waiting for a repair or even worse having to go away and then come back, and  theres a good chance they wont even fix it properly

or you can diy, costs £6 or so for a good epoxy adhesive, no sitting waiting etc  and when done properly will never come loose again.

You're probably right. But it mainly depends on :

1) how comfortable one feels with DIY... 

2) how far you live from your're local dealer... 

 

 

12 hours ago, 310golfr said:

i guess we all have different ways of looking at things

theres the time to travel to dealers, sitting waiting for a repair or even worse having to go away and then come back, and  theres a good chance they wont even fix it properly

or you can diy, costs £6 or so for a good epoxy adhesive, no sitting waiting etc  and when done properly will never come loose again.

 

Exactly this.

 

Thanks again

Does anyone happen to know the trim part number to order?

Would appear mine pinged off when going down the motorway at some point and actually flew completely off!

 

Suspect I#ll have to replace the lower piece trim as well as theres some sort of tang which is bent right up on it ... which is probably from the other piece tearing off.