MK7 VW GOLF RUST ISSUES + HOW TO PROTECT YOURS

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    In this video I share with you how to protect your Mk7 Golf so you can continue to enjoy driving all year round. This is especially important as it appears Golf 7 and 7.5 is particularly prone to corrosion as shocking images of a 2020 car confirm.
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    this video is formed of the following chapters;
    0:00 Teaser
    0:05 Graphics by @haslerdesigns
    0:09 What this video is about
    0:55 Please support the channel
    1:46 Protecting the front wheel arch + components
    7:27 Protecting the rear wheel arch +components
    12:53 Low mileage 2020 Mk7.5 Golf GTI with shocking corrosion
    15:50 Extra front wheel arch protection
    18:30 Unbelievable that VW still put this in front wing
    19:54 Extra rear wheel arch protection
    22:42 Prevent door seal corrosion
    23:32 Why the VW paint warranty isn't the answer
    25:29 graphics by @haslerdesigns
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Komentáře • 204

  • @jamest5149
    @jamest5149 Před 4 měsíci +13

    Just remember Bilt Hamber do a hard wax for high impact areas

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +3

      Nice one, didn't know but now I do!

    • @kashv2500
      @kashv2500 Před 4 měsíci +1

      What's the hard wax called?

    • @paulgriffin647
      @paulgriffin647 Před 4 měsíci +10

      Dynax ub drys hard , it’s a brown wax, dynax uc is same wax but clear, dynax s50 is for cavity’s it’s a softer wax but migrates into voids/ welds/ seams etc, excellent products 👍

    • @bm_wuratli6883
      @bm_wuratli6883 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@paulgriffin647 honestly i would never spray that thing i always spray deco wheel and clean all over and wax fusso or gyeon q2 wax is the best if u dont want work hard* ...i just dont like oiled product so Dynax-UC has oil stuff inside?*

    • @simonehayes4911
      @simonehayes4911 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Yep Dynax S50
      Use a brush also to work it in.
      Also comes with along tube for cavities etc

  • @matts3327
    @matts3327 Před 4 měsíci +6

    When I do that sort of job I put a plastic bag over the brake disc - just saves any wax contaminating the disc / pads.

  • @79blustone
    @79blustone Před 4 měsíci +24

    Nice attempt- but seriously, don't do what this guy has done. First of all- who wants to do this sort of thing mid winter?? Mistake no.1..... 2, One can is simply not enough, if you've committed yourself to doing this task you'll need a minimum of three cans for a vehicle this size, you'll want to take the engine undertray off and any other coverings to get right underneath to cover the entire chassis, do it right, do it once. Mistake no.3, prepare the vehicle properly, don'tdo this without cleaning off old dirt and road salt. Remove the inner flich liners AND jet wash clean with some strong alkaline shampoo like Carpro reset shampoo and a brush, rinse (behind the liners!! Not clean them when mounted). Let it dry completely. Mistake no.4, cover up your brakes friction surfaces, yes it will burn off but initially it could cause brake failure if you messed up. Bilt Hamber Dynax UC is safe of plastic and rubber parts, try to avoid rubber bushes as it could make them soft but I doubt it'll be a concern. Work your spray patern from to top to bottom in continuous spray patterns for good coverage. Work into tight areas with a small paint brush or old detailing brush- remember to tape over the metal part of the paint brush so that it won't scratch any paintwork. Bilt Hamber has a cavity wax with a very long spray tube for getting inside the chassis and gaps. Pick a sunny summers day in preparation, clean the car and dont trap and spray over old dirt....🙄

    • @ian3792
      @ian3792 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hes about 2 months too late , you should of done a video , the golf 8 new is already rusting complete shit show they are

    • @79blustone
      @79blustone Před 4 měsíci

      @ian3792 Couldn't agree more. I used to be a technician for VAG, they are built to a price, in Germany, they are just another car like Renault and Peugeot. Clever 1990s marketing stuck with the middle classes and became a brand associated with them. They build in when parts will fail. The German mindset is all about making money. A reliable car doesn't make money. Germans are greedy.

  • @dirkdingle7926
    @dirkdingle7926 Před 4 měsíci +12

    So ya telling me my mk7.5gti has them stupid foam inserts in the front wheel arch,tomorrow they will jacked up and they shall be removed,I noticed the other week on mine between the doors on the sill a rust spot was upset loads the quality of VAG is crap but like you say they don’t want you keeping/having your car for a long time these days

  • @Newb_S
    @Newb_S Před 4 měsíci +7

    Good video. I’m currently doing the rear sub frame and arches on my edition 30. Overall it’s in fine fettle with a bit of corrosion on the spare wheel well underside and subframe. That’ll get buzzed off and treated with Bilt Hamber Hydrate 80. Everything will then get coated with ACF50 and Bilt Hamber Dynax UC like you did on the Porsche. To combat the arch to bumper rubbing i’ve removed the rear lights and bumper and plan to use some clear 3m helecopter tape between the 2 panels. Finally the inner sills will be hit with Bilt Hamber S50 cavity wax. Hopefully this keeps corrosion at bay for a few more years.

  • @singleplayer75
    @singleplayer75 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thanks for posting this, it's very useful and informative BUT - if we want this done properly the car needs to be raised on a lift, with the wheels and well protectors off. The splash shield/skid-plate needs to be removed also.This way you can apply the compound of choice to BOTH SIDES of the affected chassis area. If you spray only one side you've basically done nothing to really prevent salt and moisture-caused corosion. Not everyone has the means to DIY so it has to be done by a proffesional, once a year, maybe more or once in a few years, depending on where you are. I own a 2013 Golf 7, no rust at all, but I consider myself just being lucky. All I do is pressure-wash it thoroughly after each drive in winter, that's all. But that alone is obviously not enough for everyone. Thanks again for your effort!

  • @Rayfaedundee
    @Rayfaedundee Před 4 měsíci +2

    I did my 2015 Mk7 Golf GTD which I’ve owned from brand new which has 16,375 genuine miles at the moment with another rust protection spray called Lanoguard. It’s 2024 now and It’s still like brand new underneath yet .. I did the front inner wings and lower edge at the door pillar of the wings, the rear sills inner and outer areas, and all the suspension and chassis floor.

  • @chrisp4899
    @chrisp4899 Před 4 měsíci +1

    My 2014 leon hatch that I used to own started rusting on the leading edge of the rear arch within stone chip paint area I used kerust to slow it down

  • @MattCSS250
    @MattCSS250 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video! I've been working on my css over the winter, mine too is very low mileage and garaged but still quite a lot of rusty suspension parts, I sanded everything back to bare and painted but I'm gonna order up some Dynax now too, good advice on the arch foam, never even crossed my mind when I had the inner guards removed!

  • @kaurvali
    @kaurvali Před měsícem

    VAG products tend to be buckets of rust. I found this video randomly after dealing with rust fixes on my Leon Cupra.
    I have a 2015 Leon ST FR, 2020 Leon ST Cupra and a 2023 Formentor in close family.
    The 2015 Leon is a lost cause, rust is everywhere. Main locations are the door sill in the rear fender, bumper mounting location on the rear fender and the front fender mounting screws. It is in a really bad shape and I gave up on it, needs a full respray.
    On the 2020 Leon Cupra, the front fender has not been an issue as I clean & wax it twice a year when doing a wheel swap. Usually with half a year it is full of crap - leaves etc. Same with the bumper mount, but mostly because I added PPF between the bumper and the quarter panel. Also covered the rear fenders with PPF except for the sill part. That has been a big mistake - the rear part of the sill has rusted really badly, gone 5cm under the rock protection. Also looks like the fenders like to rust on the inside, between the fender liner and fender itself. The rear part of the fender (so the body) also tends to get rock chips in the rear.
    So based on that on the 2023 Formentor, days after buying it I took off all of the plastic fender extensions, all fender liners. All of the fender edges got PPF and the line between the rear bumper and the body was PPF’d. Front fender lower bolts were cleaned and covered with a lot of wax, noise deadening was removed and replaced with a more waterproof one and made sure it did not touch any of the lower sill . Inside the fender, as much as possible, I covered the exposed paint with PPF. And after that everything was covered with wax.
    So basically, if you want it to remain rust free, every single year it needs some wax and cleaning. I tend to use Liqui Moly cable grease (seilfett) as it is very thick.

  • @Jhonjhonray
    @Jhonjhonray Před 4 měsíci +2

    I had a 56 plate seat Leon and pushed for the corrosion warranty knowing that vw were repairing front arches on mk5 golf’s. Took a lot of battling and actually had an Arnold Clark that wanted to help! Result was two new arches and respray.

  • @honestreview1043
    @honestreview1043 Před 2 měsíci

    Would the mk8 rear arch spats or spoilers fitted to cars with 19" wheels fit a mk7 and would they offer any protection?

  • @samcadwallader2899
    @samcadwallader2899 Před 4 měsíci +5

    This is why I don't buy VW products any more. I was put off when I saw the state of my then 2 yr old MKV GTi and it's creeping rust problems. Great to hear you're still sourcing cars you always traded fairly and were honest to a fault even if the deal didn't work out.

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Great to hear from you Sam, still miss your Anni’ HF52OLO

    • @samcadwallader2899
      @samcadwallader2899 Před 4 měsíci

      @@volkswizard I had a lot of great times in that old bus-9.5 hrs from the Algarve to the south of France via the Pyrenees cruising at 100mph+++ and averaging 50mpg! I bet you don't remember selling me a set of Evolo wheels for the Anniversary? It rode better on those with all season tyres than those fragile BBS warranty specials everyone loved.

    • @dreamcrusher112
      @dreamcrusher112 Před 4 měsíci +2

      mk5 was bad. I am 6 years and 50K miles into my cupra and no rust at all - never protected only jetwashed.

  • @user-bv9yi4by8j
    @user-bv9yi4by8j Před 4 měsíci +1

    Had to have a lot sorted on my mk7 R last year. Still has some to be done when I can afford it. It was really bad on the passenger side rear arch

  • @veefource
    @veefource Před 4 měsíci +5

    Interesting to see the corrosion prone areas. Using a paintbrush works well for spreading it out and into crevices (worth putting insulating tape over the metal part of the brush body if it has that when new though to prevent it damaging any paintwork). Also might be worth putting some carrier bags over your discs to prevent contamination of the braking surfaces 👍

    • @stco2426
      @stco2426 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Wondered that about the disks, too. Agree with your advice and the general material here. Will take a look inside the arches in the coming weeks.

  • @vangestelwijnen
    @vangestelwijnen Před 4 měsíci +6

    Friend of mine had a Mk6 GTI with some nasty corrosion on places you wouldn't expect. Took some time and money to sort that out. My 15 yo French car is absolutely rustfree, times have changed... (although it still has the French quirky issues, but that is another story).

    • @davideyres955
      @davideyres955 Před 4 měsíci

      VWs quality went down over the years. I had a MK2 polo classic and it had zero rust on it after nearly 20 year before the engine caught fire (couldn’t find anyone to steam clean it prior and it eventually went up due to an oil leak).
      My mk3 golf vr6 is suffering rust in many places. They clearly have known issues they don’t fix.

    • @ralfulrich6254
      @ralfulrich6254 Před 3 měsíci

      @@davideyres955 it's all environmental friendly paint today.

  • @colintx800
    @colintx800 Před 4 měsíci +5

    It's CRAZY that my Corsa C which is 18 years old, which I've had from new has NO rust at all. I'm shocked that a VW can rust this quickly!! My car has only needed new batteries, CV boots, brakes and oil changes . I have no engine issues at all. I have saved sh!t loads of cash and it's still going strong. I was looking at buying a VW but now I'm not so sure 😲😲

    • @svinche2
      @svinche2 Před 4 měsíci

      I have VW golf 2 wich is 39 years old and have zero rust on body ! When is driven before it is kept in garage and barely driven at winter. Last 10 years is not driven at all, parked in garage, but still have no rust.

    • @liviurosca
      @liviurosca Před 4 měsíci

      VW quality went downhill and they still wondering why others catch them up.

  • @kieranbarclay83
    @kieranbarclay83 Před 4 měsíci +1

    interesting viewing, seems to be a issue over the years avoided mk5's due to rust but my mk6 gti looks like its been lived under the sea underneath

  • @dopiaza2006
    @dopiaza2006 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Golfs have rusted due to that piece being there for 25 years. Amazing. I've had 4 cars with wings replaced under warranty due to it and they still refit it!

  • @bryanviper
    @bryanviper Před 4 měsíci +3

    I have been rust proofing my MK7 R since new in 2016 with an oil product called Krown. Car has little to no rust on the subframe and other parts under the car and I live in canada. Rust proofing makes a big difference and is worth it for sure.

  • @jad545
    @jad545 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The same inside arch shit was on my mk2 Leon and rusted the wings

  • @davidclarke7656
    @davidclarke7656 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You had the wrong nozzle on the can - there's one that provides more of a mist-like application. I apply a thin complete and even coat, perhaps a second after the first dried.

  • @CompSciGuy2
    @CompSciGuy2 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Those foam inserts are still present on MK8 GTIs.

  • @getnyrb
    @getnyrb Před 4 měsíci +3

    I applied lanoguard on my cars in august. Stank like a sheep farm for a few days but the coverage and protection seems pretty good.

    • @stco2426
      @stco2426 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Heard good things about Lanoguard.

    • @Azureecosse
      @Azureecosse Před 4 měsíci

      Its not that good I have found it needs to have at least four coats and even then its will needs to be done again eighteen months later its not long term protection and it needs to be put on when the weather is bone dry and no damp around, its not cost effective, we have had three clients come to us to have it done the result are not great and it has moderate short term rust protection .@@stco2426

  • @jwester7009
    @jwester7009 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Those rust issues are exactly the same as what I'm seeing on my mk5. I had to replace both front wings and through away those water sponges. The car has a complete Dinitrol under coating treatment including full cavity treatments. Maybe that is why it hasn't rusted more than it has

  • @jonnyvt6602
    @jonnyvt6602 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I use a brush, it more accurate and less wasteful in the area you can get to

  • @wackrapsatire
    @wackrapsatire Před 4 měsíci +3

    I recommend to full dry ice procedure and then have "mike sanders" underbody wax protection. Car looks like new from underneath and is protected against the elements.

    • @petermolnar8667
      @petermolnar8667 Před 4 měsíci

      There was a test by a German magazine where it got 2nd place I think, almost the same result after many years of a corrosive environment but at a much more realistic price

    • @wackrapsatire
      @wackrapsatire Před 4 měsíci

      what reference? Not sure what you mean@@petermolnar8667

  • @roch145
    @roch145 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I’ve got a 2013 Golf with rust at the top of the wheel arch in both front fenders. Rust in both sills where the foam inserts meet the sill. Rust on the perimeter of the opening for the high mounted brake light. And rust along the opening for the passenger side door handle. I live in upstate New York where lots of road salt is used in n the winter and had to replace the rear springs due to corrosion. The car comes with a 12 year rust warranty and VW will be repairing all of these corrosion problems under warranty. The dealer’s body shop is taking many months to schedule the repair. So far I’ve waited 5 months and they tell me I need to wait a few more weeks. After watching this video I will have some additional questions as to how they intend to repair the rust. What are the corrosion warranties for VW’s in Europe?

    • @grahamatsea3575
      @grahamatsea3575 Před 4 měsíci

      Same as yours. Aren't the USA VWs assembled in Mexico?

    • @roch145
      @roch145 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@grahamatsea3575my 2013 model was built in Deutschland

  • @gofres
    @gofres Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wouldn't it be easier to brush on the spray?

  • @rickydub6950
    @rickydub6950 Před 4 měsíci

    Great vid. Cleaned out behind the front arch liners on my Mk7R last winter, should have binned the foams, been squeezing the water from them through the door wing gap 😔 need to get them all off soon and get blasting with the Dynax. Used lanoguard on new running gear on my mk4 1.8t last month but find lots of debris sticking to it. Is the dynax as sticky?

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +1

      It doesn’t appear sticky no but temperature will have a part

  • @iLoveBeingDelusional4U
    @iLoveBeingDelusional4U Před 3 měsíci

    It's not just VW, it's pretty much throughout the VAG range. I use ACF 50, everytime I change the oil, I'll ensure all exposed metal gets treated. I run onto ramps and make a detailed application on the substructure, suspension and even the whole exhaust system. I'm pretty lucky my car is 1 year old so I didn't have any rust to start with.

  • @JeffersonHumber
    @JeffersonHumber Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great video Andrew. Does the BH product stand up to pressure washing if u clean your wheels and arches, or do u need to reapply?

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +1

      That's a good question. You do need to be careful in the arches anyway as it's not hard to damage the relatively soft underseal on some cars so on that basis it should be OK with the usual care

    • @Dkcode
      @Dkcode Před 4 měsíci +1

      I have this stuff in the arches of my A3 and it stands up to pressure washing easy. It’s still on after 2 years. It will deteriorate eventually but you’ll need a solvent to remove it properly.

  • @Insetta
    @Insetta Před 4 měsíci +2

    My mk3 cupra 2018 has the same rust as the mk7 gti. The NS sideskirt at the front corner is completely rusted onto the sideskirt by 2-3cm across. Its a joke

  • @RogueBrit
    @RogueBrit Před 4 měsíci +1

    Rusty golf shocker..

  • @tomdaniels2446
    @tomdaniels2446 Před 4 měsíci

    Hi Andrew, very helpful video, thank you. Did you have to do any work in advance of applying the wax, such as removing surface corrosion with a wire brush? Or can the Dynax can be applied without this being necessary?

  • @adamap2796
    @adamap2796 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Don’t get the Bithammer on any rubber components, brake hoses or gators, the solvent in the aerosol wax softens and attacks rubber components. And don’t get any at all on brake discs as it impregnates the pass. 😊

  • @tallgrass5061
    @tallgrass5061 Před 2 měsíci

    I noticed the fabric rear wheel arch liners on our Golf R 7.5 are leaving 7mm wide X 5cm long gap over to the metal bodywork in one place. That will let water/mud etc in behind the fabric.It is a poor design. I peered into the arches of other VW models, including a GTI, Polo etc, and those had no such gaps. Why the GTI has a better design beats me. I am going to cover/fill the gaps with Sika-seal super 200 and see how it goes. Sika-seal super 200 is a hybrid of acrylic and silicone rubber that cures to a MUCH tougher substance than silicone rubber alone and does not tear or split Water cleanup before cured. Not for external use is stated but I have found no breakdown after 3 years in Australian direct sunlight..

  • @adamlittle4267
    @adamlittle4267 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Lanoguard is what you want fantastic stuff and its dosent hide anything as it's a clear wax

    • @ben2155
      @ben2155 Před 4 měsíci

      It's ok, but Dyanx is the better and more durable product. Lanogaurd is only a basic Lanolin based product much like fluidfilm that has been out for decades.

    • @adamlittle4267
      @adamlittle4267 Před 4 měsíci

      @ben2155 no worries I thought it was a recent thing .. I like the fact its a clear film . Yes it has to be done eavery year . But I like the fact I can keep my eye on the condition of my cars . I don't like wax oil as its a horrible black tar that hides everything and makes a completely mess of the car

  • @htimmermans1938
    @htimmermans1938 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The lower triangle is made out of very thick metal.

  • @tomharvey7859
    @tomharvey7859 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Andrew what did the knocking sound turn out to be?
    Was it the lower crash bar behind the front bumper?

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +2

      I wish it was that bar Tom, I got the bumper off in the summer and it was solid and intact, car was completely virginal in every area apart from one...it had front discs and pads and it looks like pads spring clips aren't in correctly and allow movement. I bought it in Feb and it was quiet, got worse as weather warmed up. Late summer I could move callipers by hand and they would clonk. Today at zero degrees it's perfectly silent and callipers don't clonk so must be something to do with expansion. I would get the pads off and adjust the clips but pointless now as it's still quiet so one for spring and summer, pretty confident it's those because callipers make a noise by hand that's similar and they've been touched before. Also it's left and right side making the (clanking) noise when driving and both callipers make the clanking noise by hand so fingers crossed :)

  • @sweetandsour6521
    @sweetandsour6521 Před 4 měsíci +1

    so this stuff wont like trap water and make it rust even more or anything?

    • @chinnyvision
      @chinnyvision Před 4 měsíci

      I'm skeptical as well as there was a fad for undercoating classic cars in the 80's and it turned out to have been a terrible idea unless you were fully confident all issues had been treated beforehand. It just locked the rust in and as soon as the protective layer got punctured or stuff got in from the other side you had a whole heap of problems.

  • @kentowers2802
    @kentowers2802 Před 4 měsíci +1

    To prevent corrosion on these I would recommend removing the front and rear bumper corners where it clips to the wing and clean them out periodically
    Dirt and polish etc builds up in the gap and rubs the paint off under the arches

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Good tip, they aren’t too bad to remove with wheels off

  • @briancoakley2313
    @briancoakley2313 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Lanoguard hard to beat easy to apply

    • @rashu786
      @rashu786 Před 4 měsíci +1

      100% I used it in the summer and still enough left to do this summer and the next

    • @rickydub6950
      @rickydub6950 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Applied it to the new rear axle, subframe, wisbones etc... on my 1.8t mk4 before it hit the road again in December and find it has loads of dust/debris etc stuck to it now.. will try the bilt hamber on my mk7 R see if its less sticky lol

    • @eugbrat
      @eugbrat Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@rickydub6950 I struggle to find anything wrong with bilt products 👍🏼

  • @chrisml91
    @chrisml91 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I checked the front arch/sill areas when I bought my 65 plate R on 29k miles a few months ago (thanks to your buyer's guide). No issues. I'm scared to check this thoroughly now 😂 car is kept in an underground car park but gets covered in salt every time I go out in it. Think I'll have to do this soon... You should get affiliate links for the products by the way.

  • @davideoblak
    @davideoblak Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hey Andrew, do you garage your cars?

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thanks to my local council’s stupid rules, no I don’t. Moving again soon so will just buy a house with a double garage rather than assume I can build. Ironically they will approve 2 new houses on my plot but not a double garage 🤔

  • @davebridge5580
    @davebridge5580 Před 4 měsíci +2

    What happened to the galvanisation process, have the bean counters been there?

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +4

      I suspect bean counters are not unrelated to this Dave, but galvanisation can still be damaged by chips (I've often seen rusty chips on galvanised cars)

  • @robrd9485
    @robrd9485 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I had a 19 reg Vw Passat which i sold 12 months ago. That had tiny bits of rust in random places. I thought it was quite poor for a VW of that age. Not really any better then a Mondeo or Insignia of that age

  • @retrobikechannel2599
    @retrobikechannel2599 Před 4 měsíci +3

    The Audi A3 is constructed in much the same way... and rusts in much the same way. Im a big fan of Bilt Hamber products and have used it (on my A3) in pretty much the same places you have used here.

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +2

      I did think Audi paint was better than VW but suspect it's all as cheap as can be on MQB platform cars

  • @fatwalletboy2
    @fatwalletboy2 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Jesus my 26 year old Fiat hasnt even got rust like that! For a 2020 premium german car that is shocking.

    • @7privet_
      @7privet_ Před 4 měsíci

      those problem spots are common starting from the golf 4..

  • @Matt-pc5nb
    @Matt-pc5nb Před 4 měsíci +1

    Where is your axle stand.

  • @jonathonbrett-qn1ic
    @jonathonbrett-qn1ic Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great episode showing this procedure thank you it’s so interesting how all cars suffer young and old. On my mk5 R32 I had all these area on the body work seen to when I purchased the car and one day would love to investigate underneath replace and protect all components where necessary. Brilliant thank you Andrew
    Love the clubsport s GTI VDub:)

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Prevention is better than cure JB!

    • @tredfxman
      @tredfxman Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@volkswizardGreat video! How long do you reckon this should last before its time for another spraydown?

  • @pepeshopping
    @pepeshopping Před 4 měsíci +1

    Paying the most for a can of lanolin…
    You need to coat tte parts, not just rub a little on them.

  • @kashv2500
    @kashv2500 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Good video 👍. The quality of VAG group has gone down alot, my old mk4 golf had half the amount of rust my wifes current mk3 Scirocco has. Why more people are importing VAG cars now from Japan, less rust on them due to how they treat their roads and climate is alot better

    • @stco2426
      @stco2426 Před 4 měsíci

      I might hope that VAG imported to Japan would still have the same build quality as those sold here. JDM cars don't (or didn't) tend to have the same rust-proofing applied as the same vehicles they made for export. That at least is the common perception.

  • @robc5955
    @robc5955 Před 4 měsíci

    I’m a bit surprised at the front wheel arches, having just changed the alternator on my mk3 Octavia, based on the golf 7, and having therefore to spend more time removing plastic wheel arches and under trays than doing the alternator, there is body coloured paint some of which is stone chip where there seems to be just primer on the golf. Is this a special primer Skoda don’t get ?

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +1

      No it’s just VW’s beanccountants are ‘better’ than Skodas’

    • @robc5955
      @robc5955 Před 4 měsíci

      @@volkswizard 🙄

  • @zaink7037
    @zaink7037 Před 4 měsíci

    Looking to do the same thing soon on my vw up rear arches as the fuel cap area is prone to rusting. Got the more durable bh dynax UB to protect it

  • @wandango5913
    @wandango5913 Před 4 měsíci

    I’ve got a Caravelle that needs tidying up, I’d be interested to see the file that you shared to see how they done the work

  • @iainatkinson9239
    @iainatkinson9239 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Funny thing is I have just done a load of this on my 2015 Passat Alltrack, my findings were quite shocking, I pulled off all of the wheel arch liners and in some areas patchy rust was already evident, i treated it with Por15 and painted over it with their paint, it looks like the factory don't underseal or wax anything in these areas or even lacquer it, when i think what i used to with my old Ford Cortina's was waxolyl surely to god we buy these expensive cars and then have to waxoyl them?? The rear beam and suspenion components weren't great either, I have also removed the mud and crap from the front where the liner joins the sill and waxed it, great video but shocking how crap the protection is

  • @thetruth7633
    @thetruth7633 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Rust? Really? Shame on VW. My Golf 4 GTi TDi had none back in the days. I removed the foam blocks behind the front fenders, cleaned all wheel arches in the summer and used ML / Tectyl on vulnerable locations. The car drove long after I had sold it. I think it was scraped eventually due to high mileage.

  • @vr6280
    @vr6280 Před 4 měsíci

    These videos are very important and informative - Thank you Andrew :) :) :)

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci

      My pleasure, thanks for watching and commenting 🫡

  • @garymcgregor7048
    @garymcgregor7048 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Yeah, whoever had my car last must have parked under a tree. When i lifted the bonnet i noticed lots of leaves etc but never realised in each corner it goes down the inner wings. After taking the wheels off the front. Taking off the wheel arch liner uncovered all i can call wet mulch stuck right in there, plus vw/seat sponge soaking wet sound deadener doesn't help. What a mess. Terrible design 😢

  • @peterwoon5777
    @peterwoon5777 Před 4 měsíci

    Hi bud I moved to Canada about ten years ago and talk about rust.winter here just kills your car but anyway I’m looking at 2019 to 2020 s3 do you know of any rust areas I should look for? Really enjoy the channel keep up the good work.

  • @andrewharding165
    @andrewharding165 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video, Andrew. My 64 Plate Golf R had started to show corrosion at the very bottom of the two front wings. I used Dinitrol 4941 which was great and has lasted and fitted mudflaps👍

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Thanks Andrew, appreciate the owner feedback. Good to know you treated it and it didn't come back. Doing it yourself is the only way to be sure it's been treated properly. I always wondered if bodyshops can be bothered to treat rust before painting when they've been asked to repair it..?

  • @terrywareham1278
    @terrywareham1278 Před 4 měsíci

    Great ideas, I’m in eastern Canada, corrosion is a big issue here, thanks

  • @stevenvater8720
    @stevenvater8720 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I'm shocked how bad my daughters mk 7 is KESKS LIKE A FECKING SIEVE!! have to dismantle car yo fix!!!

  • @brianrowe5125
    @brianrowe5125 Před 4 měsíci

    Hi Andrew, thank you gor your honesty regarding rust issues on Mk7.5 Golf's.
    Drspite our 2014 GTD having an awful reliability record, at leasr it's not going rusty. I had been thinking about replacing it with a Mk7.5 GTi or R, however, have there only been a few isolated cases of rust on these later cars, or is the build quality that poor that they'll start rust quicker than Mk3 Golf's?
    Mosr of us knock Ford and other mid market brands for their inferior build quality, but my Mother in Law's Mk2 Focus has been far more reliable (and rust resistant) than the Mk5 and Mk7 Golf's we've owned.

  • @DarrenJMHughes
    @DarrenJMHughes Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you Andrew. Will have a look tomorrow during its wash.

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Fingers crossed, yours is very close to the one in vid, late model, Brescia, Issac blue but hopefully yours has been in a drier part of the UK

    • @DarrenJMHughes
      @DarrenJMHughes Před 4 měsíci

      @@volkswizard fingers crossed. But depending on what I see, I think I will get that bilt hamber stuff and protect those areas. Since your videos a few years ago protecting the R variant you had with the vw protectant has got me thinking….

  • @horseathalt7308
    @horseathalt7308 Před 4 měsíci +3

    *Few people remember that the last "real" Volkswagen was the MK3. After that
    all Golf models were based on an Audi platform*.

    • @kells77
      @kells77 Před 4 měsíci +1

      My 93 GTI has no rust the late mk3s ( after 94 we’re not as good and rust
      Early mk3 is built like a mk2

    • @horseathalt7308
      @horseathalt7308 Před 4 měsíci

      @@kells77 I have a US built 95 VW Golf
      and amazingly it has stood up quite well in the rust department.

    • @hotFIRESTORM
      @hotFIRESTORM Před 4 měsíci +1

      I have two Mk3 Golfs and both are rusty af. It really depends in which country they were bought. The German ones and Italy i think were the best and had the best paint/protection. The balkan & east europe ones are more prone to rust.

    • @horseathalt7308
      @horseathalt7308 Před 4 měsíci

      @@hotFIRESTORM I have to clarify....my car was actually built at Puebla Mexico....VW had shut down the Westmoreland PA, USA plant in 1992. I'm pretty shocked my car has held up that well, because the build quality wasn't that great, but the car has been very reliable, even the AC system still works like the day I bought it brand new back in 95, it's fantastic! Still blows 38 F ! and that system has NEVER been touched!

    • @chinnyvision
      @chinnyvision Před 4 měsíci

      @@hotFIRESTORM My L reg Mk3 (purchased 1999) had a small spot of bubbling above the drivers side windscreen. Thankfully never got any worse. Had it up to 125,000 miles.

  • @terrymanoranjan6006
    @terrymanoranjan6006 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is why I don’t buy vag cars. So sad to see. They were good once

  • @user-zf1lx1ye9n
    @user-zf1lx1ye9n Před 4 měsíci

    Bilt hamber make some cracking products. I use bilt hamber atom Mac .
    Good video

  • @davidstewart343
    @davidstewart343 Před 4 měsíci

    Hi Andrew, another great video. I wish I had watched this and used spray on wax instead of using a thick layer of tarmac to cover all my suspension components and undertray . Still at least the little white stones they used to compliment the tarmac, look lovely 😊

  • @rf7931
    @rf7931 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I'm looking forward to my next Corolla, I've known VAG have been poor for a long time. Not worth the 'premium' (lmao) they charge because they think they are better, they aint.

  • @Janton17
    @Janton17 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video, Id also recommend EM121 Epoxy rust proofing. A friend uses it on his JDM STI scoobs and it seems to hold up to UK weather well, plus is a bit thicker. You can request custom colours to for anyone wishing to keep the "OEM" look (although its not OEM).

  • @conorf8091
    @conorf8091 Před 4 měsíci +1

    My 2000 reg mk4 has less rust than them first examples on the 2020. Mad

  • @milney2
    @milney2 Před 4 měsíci

    Very informative Andrew 👍

  • @thedaflo
    @thedaflo Před 4 měsíci +1

    Cover your brakes!!!!!!!!!! All the fog goes on your brakes!!!!

  • @-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491

    Is it that bad on the newer Golfs or on all modern VWs?

  • @vr6280
    @vr6280 Před 4 měsíci

    Can you do a mk8 and Corrado guide or is it the same as the Golf mk7.5? Even if it is just an overview with someone elses car?

  • @tonyjazz4073
    @tonyjazz4073 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi Andrew. Foam inserts hopefully binned for the Mk8? If not, out they come! It's like a bodge job not something you'd expect from a major manufacturer.

  • @1337Games42
    @1337Games42 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Interesting. I have a 2016 Golf 7 GTD Variant that just hit 300.000km (~187k miles) a few days ago and my Golf has absolutely no rust whatsoever. I checked, but none of those spots show any sign of corrosion or previous corrosion. Just the edge of the lower part of the hatch has some rust that you can only see when you look for it, but that's due to the previous owner having had a low garage ceiling and his hatch hitting the ceiling, rubbing the paint off in the process. I'm just gonna sand the edge down a little, apply some primer and go over it using a paint pen so it looks good again and won't rust again.

  • @pauldimbylow3300
    @pauldimbylow3300 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you Andrew for another excellent video as a 2020 golf R owner your videos are always interesting I’ve always cavity waxed my cars when I bought this golf two years ago I did it. I’m going to revisit it now after watching this video keep up the good work

  • @ausmartin1
    @ausmartin1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Considering the amount of plastic that will fail in a VW's enginebay. Over engineered when it's a massive job to replace a water 💧 pump & you need a diagnostic computer 🙃. Maybe it's a race to the bottom of the barrel amoungst manufacturers?

  • @garymcgregor7048
    @garymcgregor7048 Před 4 měsíci

    Just ordered some for my seat leon fr. Cheers

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Nice one Gary, make sure you give it a good wash before applying. I didn't do this but liners off then pressure wash might be best way on a car that's done a few miles as the muck hidden behind them can be significant (don't know mileage of yours). Especially that area between rear panel and rear bumper.

    • @garymcgregor7048
      @garymcgregor7048 Před 4 měsíci

      2014 65k.

  • @crocoman776
    @crocoman776 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Mmm. I genuinely appreciate your logic in doing this however…..I feel it’s completely unnecessary for 99.9% of car owners out there. As I say, it’s a personal choice but a blast with a pressure washer under the car every couple of weeks in the winter, and most cars will be fine.

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +1

      TBH that was the reaction I expected but the response has shown there does appear to be a genuine issue here

  • @jasonleefosterb16
    @jasonleefosterb16 Před 4 měsíci

    From owning a 90s civic for 20 years, rust was on ongoing battle. I used Rust Bullet paint esp useful for high impact areas. The stuff sets like concrete, extremely hard wearing. It was developed for the US military, used on wing tips of US fighter jets, warships and other hardware, so its been used in extremely harsh conditions. One tip, don't get it on your skin, it takes weeks to come off.

  • @CC-uh8gl
    @CC-uh8gl Před 4 měsíci

    Did VW stop applying cosmoline to their cars to prevent rust?

  • @harj-spp8547
    @harj-spp8547 Před 4 měsíci

    Need to do this/similar to my MK4 Gti which wont be too complicated but now that I've also got a Alfa 159, thats a whole heap of complexity

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 Před 4 měsíci

    A big 👍 from me Andrew on BiltHamber products.

  • @Bob-sy7ln
    @Bob-sy7ln Před 4 měsíci +2

    Bag your discs and pads!!

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci

      I think someone said that about the GT4. TBH it's not that hard to avoid them but appreciate you can be a little bit less cautious if covered which takes very little time.

    • @Bob-sy7ln
      @Bob-sy7ln Před 4 měsíci +2

      I’m just nervous every time I see something slippery sprayed near friction material!

  • @obsessedcloset2638
    @obsessedcloset2638 Před 4 měsíci +1

    My second CSS had 2k miles and was used in one winter and the rust on th suspension components was unreal. To the point where I did a complete rear underside refurb on it. Have a look on detailingworld. VW components are all cheap steel with a light coating of black satin paint. Dreadful. In the end I sold my car. The first one I had was protected underneath with dynorol. It worked well but collected every bit of crap. When these cars were new or even a new Mk8 GtI / R I would 100% be coating the underside. BH products are brilliant.

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci

      Great feedback thanks - the problem with undersides is once you've looked it's often too late

  • @user-vl3kg2tv2y
    @user-vl3kg2tv2y Před 4 měsíci +1

    Crap German cars you pay for an over priced car you have to spend even more money on 😂

  • @simonehayes4911
    @simonehayes4911 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Dynax S50 is much more robust product for what your doing with it!
    Uc won’t last!

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci

      Now I am confused bilthamber.com/faq/what-is-the-differences-between-dynax-ub-uc-and-s-50/

  • @Spike0000
    @Spike0000 Před 4 měsíci

    I knew a few people back in the day that would use black Hammerite paint inside their arches to protect them...and also paint their break pipes with it to protect them from water-corrosion....

  • @horseathalt7308
    @horseathalt7308 Před 4 měsíci +3

    If VW stop building ICE cars the company will quickly cease to exist.
    Their EVs are shite.

  • @monkey555500
    @monkey555500 Před 4 měsíci

    really good vid

  • @richweston6202
    @richweston6202 Před 4 měsíci +1

    And the " worst " golf - mk4 , most still have less corrosion than mk7s
    VAG quality went down hill after MK4

  • @briankeenan6553
    @briankeenan6553 Před 4 měsíci +2

    You look as cold as I feel

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +4

      I feel colder :)

    • @briankeenan6553
      @briankeenan6553 Před 4 měsíci

      Next time you take a blast down to Felixstowe in one of your beasts shout me out 🙏💕

  • @bogged9820
    @bogged9820 Před 4 měsíci

    Mk8 Golf R or Mk3 TT RS ? Daily & Track weapon... Any opinion most welcome!

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +2

      I did exactly that with my 8 Clubsport, really miss its versatility. If I had to choose I’d go 8R, TT just isn’t practical and too nose heavy on track

    • @bogged9820
      @bogged9820 Před 4 měsíci

      @@volkswizard Interesting thanks! DIdn't know about the nose heaviness of the TT! Yes I remember your 8 Clubsport - great cars! Only thing is that V5 sound is missing from the Golfs!

  • @kevinneary2283
    @kevinneary2283 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Interesting video. Can’t believe why VW fail to make improvements to the list of ongoing issues.
    I’m not really a VW owner as such I had a Golf R DSG for 2 weeks the gearbox is a big letdown so sold it .I purchased a VW Polo for my daughter very good little car unfortunately the VW after sales is terrible .
    Your fleet of vehicles really interests me .
    Keep up the good work 👍

    • @volkswizard
      @volkswizard  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thanks Kevin, much appreciated 👍🏻

    • @twinring3846
      @twinring3846 Před 4 měsíci

      What didn't you like about the gearbox?

    • @kevinneary2283
      @kevinneary2283 Před 4 měsíci

      @@twinring3846 Hi after being used to BMW DCT I was unimpressed with the inconsistent sometimes during cornering waiting for the shift and also a gearbox that overrides the paddle shift may be safe but why bother with having paddles if it's going to be an automatic. Still very capable car but annoying and whilst on the subject I never test drove before buying as it was covid I thought 4 cylinder lacking and 4 wheel drive boring.
      Only saviour of the experience launch control the best I've ever had 😂

    • @twinring3846
      @twinring3846 Před 4 měsíci

      @@kevinneary2283 Did you ever feel like the car selected the wrong gear at any point when accepting from a roll?
      I have a GTi PP manual, probably better than the auto in some respects?

    • @twinring3846
      @twinring3846 Před 4 měsíci

      @@kevinneary2283 *accelerating

  • @Dkcode
    @Dkcode Před 4 měsíci

    The corrosion issues presented in that PDF are not normal.

  • @jan4004
    @jan4004 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I would have it done by a professional instead of spraying some around myself. It costs a bit but then you can be sure that it is good and you have a warranty. Moreover, Dinitrol is still the best anti-rust agent. But if you really don't want rust, don't buy a Volkswagen!

    • @royfontaine5526
      @royfontaine5526 Před 4 měsíci

      Dinitrol is shit. I’ve had it crack, both underbody and cavity. Would end up causing more trouble than it solves. They weren’t interested when I contacted them.

    • @jan4004
      @jan4004 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@royfontaine5526 No, of course they weren’t interested. Anyone who uses Dinitrol in any way knows that it remains supple and self-healing for years and has very good penetrating properties. If your stuff is cracking, it certainly wasn't Dinitrol you used.

    • @royfontaine5526
      @royfontaine5526 Před 4 měsíci

      @@jan4004 it was genuine Dinitrol, purchased from a reputable (perhaps the best known) retailer. And it was indeed shite. Would never use it again.

    • @jan4004
      @jan4004 Před 4 měsíci

      @@royfontaine5526 It's about the product. The best retailer sells exactly the same product as the worst retailer, that doesn't mean anything. Furthermore, it's your car and your rust and that's fine as far as I'm concerned, you don't have to convince me.

    • @royfontaine5526
      @royfontaine5526 Před 4 měsíci

      @@jan4004 whatever. In my experience, Dinitrol is shit and I’d not recommend it to others.