PhotonBoy
Well-known member
- Joined
- Mar 13, 2004
- Location
- SF Bay Area, CA
- TDI
- '04 shadow blue Jetta wagon by the name of Linda w ventectomy, Dieselgeek short shift, - DRLs, Monster mats, PD100 injectors and a Tempest Blue '11 Jetta Sportwagen, hasn't told me her name yet, Dieselgeek short shift, more to come..
Just picked her up a couple of weeks ago, got a bunch of little mod ideas and was hoping for some feedback.
1) Looking at cargo liners. I work with tools (way too many) and often will have bags, buckets, electrical materials, folding ladders, etc. in the back but would like to keep it from getting all scuffed, dinged and gooped. I’m overly aesthetics driven so it should fit as close to perfect as possible, be tough as hell and look decent.
The one I’m looking at right now is here, it’s a WeatherTech: https://www.carid.com/2011-volkswagen-jetta-cargo-liner/weathertech-cargo-liner-294448680.html?parentsubmodel[]=SUBMODEL|Wagon.
Anyone out there have experience with this product?
2) Thinking about removing the outside chrome trim pieces, front grill and badge, and painting them black. Are they hard to remove without messing them up? What paint should I use? Also thinking I should put a protective clear coat over paint. Would plastidip be better? Some folks at VW Vortex seem to like that stuff, I haven’t had any experience with it.
3) I like the idea of the Euro glove box/cubby for the driver’s side under the light switch. From what I’ve seen some folks say it’s a PITA to install. Any feedback on whether it’s worth the time and trouble? Is it large enough to hold a couple of pairs of normal sized sunglasses? Does it fit cleanly so it looks stock? Same questions for possible under seat storage trays..
4) Would like a recommendation for a good skidplate, preferably with a drain hole. I was going to get a Dieselgeek panzer plate but they aren’t making them anymore due to increased metal tariffs..
5) Looking for a good rear bumper protector, all of the ones I’ve seen online seem to not fit very well. Would like one that’s durable and covers the whole flat surface from end to end. Ideas or links?
Tanks a mucho
1) Looking at cargo liners. I work with tools (way too many) and often will have bags, buckets, electrical materials, folding ladders, etc. in the back but would like to keep it from getting all scuffed, dinged and gooped. I’m overly aesthetics driven so it should fit as close to perfect as possible, be tough as hell and look decent.
The one I’m looking at right now is here, it’s a WeatherTech: https://www.carid.com/2011-volkswagen-jetta-cargo-liner/weathertech-cargo-liner-294448680.html?parentsubmodel[]=SUBMODEL|Wagon.
Anyone out there have experience with this product?
2) Thinking about removing the outside chrome trim pieces, front grill and badge, and painting them black. Are they hard to remove without messing them up? What paint should I use? Also thinking I should put a protective clear coat over paint. Would plastidip be better? Some folks at VW Vortex seem to like that stuff, I haven’t had any experience with it.
3) I like the idea of the Euro glove box/cubby for the driver’s side under the light switch. From what I’ve seen some folks say it’s a PITA to install. Any feedback on whether it’s worth the time and trouble? Is it large enough to hold a couple of pairs of normal sized sunglasses? Does it fit cleanly so it looks stock? Same questions for possible under seat storage trays..
4) Would like a recommendation for a good skidplate, preferably with a drain hole. I was going to get a Dieselgeek panzer plate but they aren’t making them anymore due to increased metal tariffs..
5) Looking for a good rear bumper protector, all of the ones I’ve seen online seem to not fit very well. Would like one that’s durable and covers the whole flat surface from end to end. Ideas or links?
Tanks a mucho
