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  • #1

    Scuttle/Rain Tray for 97 Mk3

    Looking to replace mine as it has perished badly where it sits against the windscreen.
    Any suggestions of where to get both sides without paying a fortune in postage from OS?
    "One is too many, three's not enough" Harry's Reasons - V Spy V Spy
    Tags: fortune, paying, postage, scuttle/rain, sides
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    Any time I have enquired, the response I have generally gotten from those in the know is that the RHD front windscreen scuttle is not easy or cheap to source from overseas. The simpliest and cheapest solution I have found is the get some black automotive silicone sealant and some masking tape and replace the perished rubber edge with silicone sealant.

    Good luck with your hunt for the scuttle.
    1997 Golf CL, 2011 Caddy Life TDI, 2007 Golf TDI, 1996 Vento GL (red), 2008 Skoda Octavia TDI
    1996 Vento GL (white) - RIP

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      Thanks Feenix but I think it could be a bit past that unfortunately...
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      "One is too many, three's not enough" Harry's Reasons - V Spy V Spy

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      • #4
        My Dragon Green CL (yours appears to be the same metallic green with a blue pearl coating) was as bad as that when we did it. If you get a sharp utility knife or hobby knife you can cut off the remaining perished rubberised edge, leave the rest of the hard plastic scuttle. Clean area with mentholated spirits. Masking tape the scuttle and the glass so you get a neat edge and then fill the gap with black automotive silicone sealant.

        My CL need to have this done again. The last time we did it, was about 10 years ago and the silicone sealant has lifted and perished. However it will probably have to wait until I have time and money to do a full restoration on it (my blue pearl coating has peeled badly over the years so the car needs a full respray).
        1997 Golf CL, 2011 Caddy Life TDI, 2007 Golf TDI, 1996 Vento GL (red), 2008 Skoda Octavia TDI
        1996 Vento GL (white) - RIP

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        • #5
          So further to my search - I can get one side new but the other side is NLA -

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          The good thing about VW Heritage is that they are quick and when you spend over $250 (which isn't hard) you get free postage (not on big items though like panels)
          "One is too many, three's not enough" Harry's Reasons - V Spy V Spy

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          • #6
            Bugger, you could always try at a wrecker to get a 2nd hand one that is in decent condition.
            1997 Golf CL, 2011 Caddy Life TDI, 2007 Golf TDI, 1996 Vento GL (red), 2008 Skoda Octavia TDI
            1996 Vento GL (white) - RIP

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            • #7
              Theres this stuff you can buy from windscreen shops (O'Briens perhaps) that can replace the rubber. Its called a rubber plenum seal
              Last edited by Dienbaj1; 12-02-2019, 08:12 AM.

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