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Foz

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 10:59

u weld it and then use filler. but a metal plate is allot better than shitty fibreglass!


3CorsaMeal

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 10:40

how do u know they crack m8?
I have not heard of it b4?


3CorsaMeal

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 10:34

would have to be a very neat welder to do it without filler......

Has anyone ever experienced cracking with the boot skins?


Foz

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 10:32

y dodnt u just weld a plate and do it the proper way, the filler will just crack and it will look shit on those boot skins.


Gav S

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 09:58

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
what sort of foam do u use to fill the gap from number plate?



gillette, obviously :look:


-Aliba-

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 09:57

Well, as i said, i aint done it yet, but from what i've picked up, you can use expanding foam ( you know the stuff you get to put in walls etc). Can get it in halfords, or B&Q, homebase etc..... Its about 5 or 6 bucks a tube.


3CorsaMeal

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 09:54

i get ya, cheers m8! what sort of foam do u use to fill the gap from number plate?


-Aliba-

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 09:53

Got to remove the window to fit it as its made. However, as i said, you can shave off that part so taht it sits under the black seal around the window, therefore not having so much bother with smoothening it in.

So basically, as far as i am aware, shave off the lip ( thats if you've got it to begin with) so that the panel will fit onto your boot and under the black window seal ( this can be removed to fit the panel, just pull it).


-Aliba-

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 09:50

I'm going to be doing this myself before the weeks out (i think) ready for my respray.

And i'm keeping my wiper. Personally think its quite daft to get rid of something so beneficial as that.


3CorsaMeal

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 09:49

can't i get it under the window then? or do i have to remove window?


-Aliba-

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 09:49

they are 45 bucks on ebay.
then 10 bucks postage
then vat
so a total of about 65 bucks or so.

And they are suppose to be fitted under your rear window, hoever to get around this small prob, just shave off the lip which should sit under the window.


3CorsaMeal

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 09:47

Not sure about the lock, but will deffo keep the wiper if i can......
Don't want it looking too plain cos i ain't gonna have big bumpers....


Gav S

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 09:45

i dunno about keeping the lock n wiper, have u seen how much they are on ebay? only about £40


-Aliba-

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 09:45

You having a laugh????

I can understand keeping the wiper, but c'mon, keeping the boot lock?? :lol:

However, if thats what you want, then fair enough. Should be east to cut a hole into the panel and smooth round about it.


3CorsaMeal

posted on 9th Apr 03 at 09:42

Decided i gonna learn for myself and have a bash at fitting a smooth boot to start.....

Who has fitted one? You reckon it would be hard to fit it but keeping the wiper and maybe the boot lock?
Any Tips?