I’ve noticed that the lacquer on the gloss black trim by the DRL on one side has started to peel (Mk3 FL vRS).

 

I can only assume this is due to stone chips due to the position although there is no other sign of damage.

 

Is this a straightforward piece of trim to replace/repair or is it not really worth it with the same thing only likely to happen again?

 

 

Skoda like all EU countries use water based paints - and frankly they are rubbish.  I don't think you'll get much luck with trying to claim under Skoda 12 year paint warranty, but its worth a try.  Does seem a bit sandblasted.

 

Depending on how careful you are, you can mask off all the areas around the light and paintwork, lightly sand it down with a fine grit sandpaper (to get a keying surface) and then paint carefully with a rattle can.

I do a lot of motorway miles so I guess it’s to be expected over time. It could also do with a good clean mind.

 

When we get some better weather I’ll have a go at touching it up. Am I correct in saying it should just need a couple of coats of lacquer as opposed to gloss black?

Just having a browse of the former SuperSkoda site for some lights and came across these;

 

http://www.kopacek.com/Skoda/OCTAVIA-III/Octavia-III-RS-Facelift-original-Skoda-fog-frame-lid-RIGHT

Pleasantly surprised to have found that they stock these and at a reasonable price too. I assumed there would be more involved than just that bit of trim.

 

I’ll just go ahead and replace the part instead of reworking the peeling one.

 

Short but sweet thread, hopefully it’ll help anyone else out in the same boat though.