Gloss B Pillar Install - Help!

[simcard48]

You've all proven that black is better (cos thats the only colour the gloss pillar comes in!)

Dave, looks like you do the same thing as i do and close the door by the Bpillar. A habit I'll have to get out of to avoid grubby fingerprints on the gloss.

I managed to source a substitute phillips head screw, but the lost one is still in the depths of my door. Im baffed as to how to get this out. There is a drain hole in the bootom of the door, i'll see if it falls out when i wash it.

I seriously recommend NOT losing the screws, or letting the screw fall in the door.

Simon

[insanekiwi]

I know it looks great!

My Swift had that same gloss pillar, and was wondering why Polos wouldn't have it..

I have a 5 door model, so I am thinking laterally.

Why don't I get a vinyl place to cut the right shape for me in heavy duty black glossy vinyl?

Would do exactly the same job wouldn't it? for fraction of cost?

[VW GTI]

Not the same job, but yeah, cheaper.

[Cygnus]

I know it looks great!

My Swift had that same gloss pillar, and was wondering why Polos wouldn't have it..

I have a 5 door model, so I am thinking laterally.

Why don't I get a vinyl place to cut the right shape for me in heavy duty black glossy vinyl?

Would do exactly the same job wouldn't it? for fraction of cost?

Pretty sure for the double the cost, you can get the 5 door version at Vagparts?

[Tim]

any panel shop should be able to paint your existing ones pretty cheaply

[simcard48]

Pretty sure for the double the cost, you can get the 5 door version at Vagparts?

Vagparts offer the 5 door version as well (i.e. rear pillars). Expect to shell out some money for them, especially for postage

any panel shop should be able to paint your existing ones pretty cheaply

It just not the same, plus I'm sure you're enjoying the buisiness the threads geneated!

Simon

[naughty]

I seriously recommend NOT losing the screws, or letting the screw fall in the door.

use a magnetised screwdriver

[DaveMack]

use a magnetised screwdriver

Good thinking that man.

Dave

[MissVuks]

my gloss b pillars arrived this morning when i was at work have to go to the post office tomorrow after work to pick them up..

Will post pics of the install before and after

[RhysQ]

my gloss b pillars arrived this morning when i was at work have to go to the post office tomorrow after work to pick them up..

Will post pics of the install before and after

still waiting on mine, have been checking the post every afternoon

[Tim]

Monday was a public holiday so they didnt get off in the post until tuesday arvo. They will probably arrive tomorrow! Anyways if you have any problems. Let me know.

[RhysQ]

Monday was a public holiday so they didnt get off in the post until tuesday arvo. They will probably arrive tomorrow! Anyways if you have any problems. Let me know.

yeah i figured that would be the case.

[brumue]

A little package arrived at my place this morning

Thanks Tim

[VW GTI]

I got my set too, thanks to vkswgn

Will be cleaning my car in and out tomorrow and taking some fancy pics.

[MissVuks]

Picked up the gloss b pillars today from the post office and got stuck into it as soon as i got home..

They were pretty easy to install, no real headaches other than losing one stupid screw cos my dog jumped into the car

Took 15 minutes all up to get both in..

Heres some before and afters
Taken with no flash

BEFORE:



AFTER:



Hope that helps the silver polo owners out. I think its an easy, cheap and shmick looking mod to do...

heheh and excuse the grubby finger print marks LOL