Paint 5 door boot spoiler clips rubbing off paint

Muz · 25th March 2008, 12:26

Hi guys, i just had my boot struts replaced which has helped slightly for the boot to open itself but having a closer look at new stuts i noticed that the metal clips to hold on the boot spoiler are rubbing on the paint work inside the boot at both sides. By the look of it there has been rubber pads stuck on the edges of these clips to stop the rubbing but they dont seem to be working. It not a major issue just now but its down to the metal and i dont want it 2 blister the paint outside the of the boot area. Anyone esle have this problem? do you all have the rubber pads or are my clips needing adjusted? I will let my dealer have a look when i get time. I will also take photos later and post them so its clear what the problem is.

Muz · 25th March 2008, 20:54

Here are some pictures of my problem (hope the pictures post ok)

PICT3855.jpg
Right hand side

PICT3856.jpg
Left hand side

PICT3857.jpg
Spoiler clip that rubs

PICT3860.jpg
View of clip with boot shut

I have only just noticed it on mine but im sure it must have been like that for a while judging by the rust.
Does no one else suffer from this problem?
If not do your clips look the same?

Jack The Lad. · 25th March 2008, 21:07

Well, if anything was completely a Dealer problem, that is Muz.
If they fitted it, which they must have done, as its a dealer fit option, then they can sort it out for you.
Get it back to them as soon as possible, though they may well say, -- Why didn't you notice it before it went so far.
Dig your heels in, you shouldn't need to go round checking their work every 5 minutes.

25th March 2008, 12:26	#1 (permalink)
Muz Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd April 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	5 door boot spoiler clips rubbing off paint Hi guys, i just had my boot struts replaced which has helped slightly for the boot to open itself but having a closer look at new stuts i noticed that the metal clips to hold on the boot spoiler are rubbing on the paint work inside the boot at both sides. By the look of it there has been rubber pads stuck on the edges of these clips to stop the rubbing but they dont seem to be working. It not a major issue just now but its down to the metal and i dont want it 2 blister the paint outside the of the boot area. Anyone esle have this problem? do you all have the rubber pads or are my clips needing adjusted? I will let my dealer have a look when i get time. I will also take photos later and post them so its clear what the problem is.

25th March 2008, 20:54	#2 (permalink)
Muz Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd April 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pictures Here are some pictures of my problem (hope the pictures post ok) PICT3855.jpg Right hand side PICT3856.jpg Left hand side PICT3857.jpg Spoiler clip that rubs PICT3860.jpg View of clip with boot shut I have only just noticed it on mine but im sure it must have been like that for a while judging by the rust. Does no one else suffer from this problem? If not do your clips look the same?

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25th March 2008, 21:07	#3 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,434 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Well, if anything was completely a Dealer problem, that is Muz. If they fitted it, which they must have done, as its a dealer fit option, then they can sort it out for you. Get it back to them as soon as possible, though they may well say, -- Why didn't you notice it before it went so far. Dig your heels in, you shouldn't need to go round checking their work every 5 minutes.