Pirelli rear on a GTI

[EUS GTIMK5]

Had an accident, some one rear ended me whilst I was stationary. Not a lot of damage but enough to replace the rear black plastic section.

I asked the panel beater how much to fill, smooth and paint. He recommended not doing it as he said the paint would not hold very well as the rear plastic is flexible and the paint would crack with just the slightest touch.

Also he said a lotttt of work in sanding it down, costing many $$$$$$

So possible solution. Fit a Pirelli rear to it as this does not have the dimpled effect. Just need to prime and paint.
1 Has anyone fitted a Pirelli rear to a non-Pirelli GTI?
2. if not any experts out there know if it would just bolt on, e.g. is the exhaust in the same position, all the fixtures etc? I've got a June 2006 GTI and the Pirelli was a later model. Even though it looks like it would fit it doesn't mean that it will!

Any help or advice appreciated.

[POLARBEAR666]

Should fit no problems

[chris.]

Should fit no problems

x2

[maca]

Try attaching a Jetta rear end to it, it'd look 100x better

[tinto]

Ha!

Actually the jetta rear valance does look great.
just not bolt-on compatible with a golf - but you should be fine with the pirelli rear.

[EUS GTIMK5]

I reckon it will fit. The only doubt I have is the slight flare where it meets the lower wheel arch. Slightly different shape to the standard GTI valance. Anyway, I'll try it and let you know if it works.

[maca]

Ha!

Actually the jetta rear valance does look great.
just not bolt-on compatible with a golf - but you should be fine with the pirelli rear.

I reckon it will fit. The only doubt I have is the slight flare where it meets the lower wheel arch. Slightly different shape to the standard GTI valance. Anyway, I'll try it and let you know if it works.

I wasn't talking about just the valance, I mean the whole thing; valance, boot, tail lights and badge

[peedman]

Tim has colour coded bumpers and that little rear black section painted gloss black, perhaps ask him how its been since he got it painted?

[Rocket36]

To the OP...

Who cares about the cost? It's the other person's fault as they rear ended you! They (or their insurance company) will have to pay for repairs. So seriously, why is the cost a factor for you when considering repairs?

Just curious.

Oh, and FYI you were involved in a crash not an accident.

[Tim]

Tim has colour coded bumpers and that little rear black section painted gloss black, perhaps ask him how its been since he got it painted?

Mine is colour coded and has been fine for around 2 years now. The reason most body shops say it isnt possible is because it is a lot of work to smooth it. In fact the guy who did mine innitially said it couldnt be done.. And then i showed him a picture of it done and he was like welll yesss it is possible but its a pain in the arse! It needs to be done properly as it does need to be flexible.

Depending on the price of the rear pirelli valance id probably go down that path.

[EUS GTIMK5]

I wasn't talking about just the valance, I mean the whole thing; valance, boot, tail lights and badge

Maybe also swap the engine out for a diesel

Panel beater said extra money as extra work, to paint it. Don't think I can get insurer to pay for it all.

Been trying to talk to the guy today to discuss options but he hasn't called me back.

Tim, agree that if it is going to be done then needs to be done properly and that involves sanding back and as you said "its a pain in the arse!"

[Tim]

from what i understand the process is a light sand then a high fill with a product mixed properly to use on flexible plastic. Then sand again back to a ncie smooth finish and paint with a paint mixed properly for the flexible plastic surface.

I was told that if they dont use the right product it will be prone to cracking.