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Car Wing Repair

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 5, Golf 5, Golf V - Years 2003-2008
Part: Body

Maintaining the car's wing is important as it is a component that must be intact by law in case of a stop by the authorities for road checks. Start by cleaning it to prevent debris from interfering with the repair. Now, proceed to eliminate the small deformations of the crack using a hot air jet. Change the nozzle and insert abrasive cylinders, then sand the entire area, extending beyond the crack, to smooth and polish the entire surface. Now it’s time for car filler, which should be applied over the entire wing. Using an abrasive sponge, a multi-tool with flat rotating cylinders, and sandpaper, sand the filler once dry to make the surface as uniform and smooth as possible.

Updated on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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