Which Side Bars?
- Thread starter Dave Coughlan
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thanks for your reply, how are the bars holding up for rust/stone chips?
Yeah they still look new I’m a bit OCD so van is always cleaned regularly as others on here do
only tiny downside sometimes if you catch shoes/boots on them when getting in /out my leave small scuff
but they do t-cut out would definitely recommend well pleased with mine and fast service from guys at leighton vans too
mine arrived in two days
As last post has put YES DO NOT use TFR traffic film remover on
alloy wheels side bars as it just slowly over time breaks down the paint /protecting coating which leads to
white marks and peeling on both wheels and side bars soapy water and rinse all I do good luck
only tiny downside sometimes if you catch shoes/boots on them when getting in /out my leave small scuff
but they do t-cut out would definitely recommend well pleased with mine and fast service from guys at leighton vans too
mine arrived in two days
As last post has put YES DO NOT use TFR traffic film remover on
alloy wheels side bars as it just slowly over time breaks down the paint /protecting coating which leads to
white marks and peeling on both wheels and side bars soapy water and rinse all I do good luck
Actually yes, very pleased. Easy to fit, just needed the dremmel to make 2 slots in the plastic under trims.
make sure you sort out the bolts to find the 2 with the shorter tabs as these go into the front drain holes, place every bolt in place and use the clear plastic splints to hold them in place before you bolt any brackets up. I also coated all the bolts and brackets in waxoil before I bolted up the bars.
Hi, worth taking a look at these, I have some but not yet fitted, others on here have fitted with positive reviews
Volkswagen Transporter Side Bars from Ashton Manufacturing, Bristol
Ashton Manufacturing is a Bristol based manufacturer of Volkswagen Side Bars. All products are designed and manufactured by us in the UK.
www.ashtonmanufacturing.co.uk
Thanks. SWB only thoughHi, worth taking a look at these, I have some but not yet fitted, others on here have fitted with positive reviews
Volkswagen Transporter Side Bars from Ashton Manufacturing, Bristol
Ashton Manufacturing is a Bristol based manufacturer of Volkswagen Side Bars. All products are designed and manufactured by us in the UK.
arhhh yes they are only SWB, apologies I did not see LWB
Hi all,
I'm not very mechanical (but also not an idiot ) and have just been quoted £500 PLUS VAT to replace my current rusting side bars on my T6 SWB with gloss black finish Trapezoid bars.
This is a quote from a VERY reputable place but seems super high to me. The most expensive side bars seem to be <£200
Would love anyone's opinion on this quote and IF a novice could fit bars on their driveway.
Thanks
G
I'm not very mechanical (but also not an idiot ) and have just been quoted £500 PLUS VAT to replace my current rusting side bars on my T6 SWB with gloss black finish Trapezoid bars.
This is a quote from a VERY reputable place but seems super high to me. The most expensive side bars seem to be <£200
Would love anyone's opinion on this quote and IF a novice could fit bars on their driveway.
Thanks
G
Clean the existing bars up and respray them with rattle cans?
I think the rust may be a bit far gone for that .
I don’t think they are treating you like an idiot. If you want a pro to do it, deal with rusty screws, replace your bars, they have to make their profit. Nothing wrong with it.
However I have to say the Bars upgrade it’s a very basic DIY job. Buy the bars you like and install them yourself.
However I have to say the Bars upgrade it’s a very basic DIY job. Buy the bars you like and install them yourself.
There is a deff knack to fitting them …find the right YouTube video helps immensely
