Not a nice Monday morning...

[snowy55]

Is it the cable flap you want painting or is there something in the picture I can't see on my phone?

 

[daveyboydanger]

Is it the cable flap you want painting or is there something in the picture I can't see on my phone?

Sorry,
Yes the hookup flap. Always thought it was a feature when it didn't need to be.

 

[Teejay]

Sorry,
Yes the hookup flap. Always thought it was a feature when it didn't need to be.

Where's the harm they can only say no, or a small charge maybe. As I often say "Shy bairns get nowt! "

 

[snowy55]

Sorry,
Yes the hookup flap. Always thought it was a feature when it didn't need to be.

Trouble is that if the paint starts to peel it will look crap, yes, yes know if it's done properly it won't, the chances are it will.

I would personally leave it alone

 

[daveyboydanger]

Trouble is that if the paint starts to peel it will look crap, yes, yes know if it's done properly it won't, the chances are it will.

I would personally leave it alone

That's my thought at the moment.
If it did go wrong that wouldn't be covered by warranty. Hmmm. Just a little tempting that's all!

 

[T6 CFO]

That's my thought at the moment.
If it did go wrong that wouldn't be covered by warranty. Hmmm. Just a little tempting that's all!

Don't do it. Not worth the risk. Could look tacky.


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[blondebier]

Hi Dave,

Really sorry to hear this. Very frustrating - I hope it's repaired quickly and you're back on the road soon.

Tis merely a scratch. Glad all of you were ok.

 

[daveyboydanger]

Don't do it. Not worth the risk. Could look tacky.


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I think it is a risk. But as it's a VW body shop I'm not sure it would look tacky. The worry is it could flake/chip over time. I'll probably err on the side of safety (despite my name).

 

[Amarillo]

It does seem a pity that they don't treat the cover the same way as they might a fuel filling cover - I suppose there must be a reason, but at the moment I cannot think what the reason might be.

 

[BerndRos]

It does seem a pity that they don't treat the cover the same way as they might a fuel filling cover - I suppose there must be a reason, but at the moment I cannot think what the reason might be.

After a bit of use, it's a mild distraction to see it in the passenger side mirror, flapping away......

 

[WelshGas]

It does seem a pity that they don't treat the cover the same way as they might a fuel filling cover - I suppose there must be a reason, but at the moment I cannot think what the reason might be.

Probably something to do with Mains Electricity and a metal car. Keep the two apart at all times.

 

[BerndRos]

Probably something to do with Mains Electricity and a metal car. Keep the two apart at all times.

Nooooo.....it's just one of those things...after so much use, in fact a little use as I have very rarely been on hook up...the latch clip gives up and it falls away...other vehicles likely think your fuel cap is undone !

 

[Amarillo]

Nooooo.....it's just one of those things...after so much use, in fact a little use as I have very rarely been on hook up...the latch clip gives up and it falls away...other vehicles likely think your fuel cap is undone !

If this is the part, or similar to the part, used on the T6, I cannot see any additional danger by having a flush fitting with a metal flap. Most household socket back boxes are metal, I have brushed steel sockets and light switches in my house. I suppose a key difference is that if the flap somehow becomes live, so does the entire vehicle.

Shocking!

 

[BerndRos]

If this is the part, or similar to the part, used on the T6, I cannot see any additional danger by having a flush fitting with a metal flap. Most household back boxes are metal, I have brushed steel sockets and light switches in my house. I suppose a key difference is that if the flap somehow becomes live, so does the entire vehicle.

Shocking!

Lol, lets not get in a flap about it....

 

[T6 CFO]

It does seem a pity that they don't treat the cover the same way as they might a fuel filling cover - I suppose there must be a reason, but at the moment I cannot think what the reason might be.

Probably on account of it being done post production to the vehicle that trundles down the production line. It was not part of the original design. So cut a hole and stick a plastic thingy in is the solution.


Mike

 

[Rich20]

Probably on account of it being done post production to the vehicle that trundles down the production line. It was not part of the original design. So cut a hole and stick a plastic thingy in is the solution.


Mike

Same on caravans which are designed from scratch so maybe there is something about using such a part.

 

[californiakid]

Looking at the damaged area you'll need to wait till you receive the estimate and then have a word with the bodyshop as regards the repairs. Fitting a complete panel is more work,some insurance assessors may opt for filler etc. As your california is reasonably new the paintwork might be able to be blended in, all depends how good the sprayer is and the paint. At the end of the day if you are not happy about the method voice your opinions.

 

[MattBW]

It does seem a pity that they don't treat the cover the same way as they might a fuel filling cover - I suppose there must be a reason, but at the moment I cannot think what the reason might be.

I think the reason is likely that it would flake, chip and peel with a little time and then look a bit scruffy.

 

[briwy]

It does seem a pity that they don't treat the cover the same way as they might a fuel filling cover - I suppose there must be a reason, but at the moment I cannot think what the reason might be.

More likely becasue it's plastic. It flexes and the paint would soon drop off.

 

[larrylamb]

plastic = corrosion free.

 

[daveyboydanger]

Looking at the damaged area you'll need to wait till you receive the estimate and then have a word with the bodyshop as regards the repairs. Fitting a complete panel is more work,some insurance assessors may opt for filler etc. As your california is reasonably new the paintwork might be able to be blended in, all depends how good the sprayer is and the paint. At the end of the day if you are not happy about the method voice your opinions.

They're going to be spraying the whole side (I imagine up to the crease half way up).

 

[Meoncoast]

Did you get a VW approved repair shop.

 

[daveyboydanger]

Did you get a VW approved repair shop.

Yeah, Aviva (Comfort insurance) didn't have a specific body shop to use. I think it's because they see the Cali as a specialist vehicle. So I just went to my dealer and asked them who to use.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Sorry to see picture of your dented Cali. Annoying!! Glad no one was hurt.
About painting plastics - it seems to me that this is perfectly possible without risk. For example the back of wing mirrors are plastic as are bumpers etc. If the flap is "ABS" (that is a plastic type) then the paint shop should be able prepare the item for spraying.
That said, if you do go ahead and have it painted would that not draw attention to the fact that the panel has been sprayed as well which will then prompt the question why? Do you want to draw attention? Just a thought.

 

[daveyboydanger]

Sorry to see picture of your dented Cali. Annoying!! Glad no one was hurt.
About painting plastics - it seems to me that this is perfectly possible without risk. For example the back of wing mirrors are plastic as are bumpers etc. If the flap is "ABS" (that is a plastic type) then the paint shop should be able prepare the item for spraying.
That said, if you do go ahead and have it painted would that not draw attention to the fact that the panel has been sprayed as well which will then prompt the question why? Do you want to draw attention? Just a thought.

Your probably right. I think I'm going to leave it and not meddle.
Would be gutted if it caused issues down the road.
Was just an interesting thought.