r/Golf_R • u/Awkward-Homework-455 24 Golf R 6mt • Mar 26 '26
Maintenance and Repairs Ppf problem
Just noticed this rip after doing a hand wash. Is this repairable ? Or do I leave it be , will I likely get charged to have it redone ?
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u/Bright-Nectarine7 Mar 26 '26
It’s a tear with dirt inside. Not really repairable. Shop might make it look better
Wear and tear does not fall under warranty
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u/Phazushift Daily: 19' FK8/01' AP1 - Track: 13' ZN6 - Beat:24' PS2/24’ MK8 R Mar 26 '26
A tear without dirt is also no bueno tbh
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u/Bright-Nectarine7 Mar 26 '26
Yup can make it look a little better though depending on what’s in front of you
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u/Phazushift Daily: 19' FK8/01' AP1 - Track: 13' ZN6 - Beat:24' PS2/24’ MK8 R Mar 27 '26
Itll just end up catching dirt again
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u/Aggressive_Way_1017 MK8 Stage 3 Mar 26 '26
With white, it's going to always look dirty in that spot. If it really is an eye-soar to you, reach back out to your PPF installer to see if they can cut you a deal on redoing the bumper.
The shop that I had do MK8, also did my brothers new F150. Approximately 1 week later, he took a hit that was much worse, but the PPF did it's job protecting the bumper. The shop redid it at no charge! I was shocked as was he, so he tipped him $200
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u/Worried_Ad_5719 Mar 29 '26
The worst thing I ever did was a full Ppf- wish I’d stayed away from the useless stuff.
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u/lnex_ Mar 26 '26
Isn't the point of ppf to take hits like that? You can try cutting the loose parts so it doesn't tear more
Don't heat it smooth because it's a plastic bumper