nice write up w/pics, however, i think my comes in handy on heavy rainy days!

 

So.. is there still someone that sells these pre colored? I went to Lowes today and only found a 3/4 and 1 inch plug, that didnt come with a gasket, or a stopper... kinda useless.
Figured it would just be easier to buy a kit

 

I think the best plug I found was this one. What do you guys think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-1-4-Inch-Plast...item483877ebd8

 

just ordered that one, because I couldnt find any decent ones at a local home depot.... only like 1 buck shipped so its not really a big deal, but now that i think about it, i think the perfect size is 7/8 so might have to order another one.

 

Just got mine in the mail. Looks kinda big at 1 1/4 inch. Does anyone know how big the hole is in the trunk? I may have to do some modification to get this to fit.

 

just got mine in today. havent messed around with it yet.. trying to paint it, but its being difficult lol,, any luck with fitment?

 

Still waiting on my paint to come in the mail before I try to make it fit but it just looks really big. I hope if fits.

 

i also have a 1 inch plug and a 1/4 inch plug lying around so im going to try both of those 2

 

alright it did not fit for me at all
way too big, I went to Lowes and got a Hillman metal hole plug 7/8 and in the process of painting and installing it, im taking pictures so when im done, ill show you how it turned out

 

Ok great thanks, I figured it was way too big. So 7/8ths is the right size? Let me know how it fits. I need to go to Lowe's and find a smaller plug.

 

well painting was a no go on my hillman metal plug so I decided to leave it as is, it doesnt really bother me... I ended up putting seam sealant on the edges of the hole and all around the inside to prevent any water leakage, but other than that it seems to be holding well....kind of wish I would paint the piece, but maybe ill get around to it sometime later in the summer... pics coming soon

 

here you go

https://my350z.com/forum/body-interi...ml#post8208864

 

hope this will save some people some time and money...

http://www.suddenvalleysupply.com/go...20Products.htm

 

ill sell these kits pm for info...

 

Put this in yesterday. Hatch plastic is probably the toughest plastic to pull out of the car (trust me, I know!). Used a butter knife to get it started and she came out ok. Wiper came off fine too, and the plastic cover literally fell off so not sure where people had issues.

Used the stopper like other people had mentioned from Home Depot (even though I work for a competitor..shhh). The silver top even matches the silverstone paint decent! Might not even bother with a repaint. Looks pretty water tight too, I don't imagine any issues.


Between the hatch plastic, weight, wiper and motor, I figure another 10lbs or so off the car

 

Has anyone done this on a Silverstone Z? Just need to know the correct paint to match, thanks!

Jeff

 

If you are doing this in 20 degree weather like I am, I would suggest getting some heat into the plastic panel before you go and try and yank the clips out of decklid. Plastic breaks pretty easy when cold

 

Im gonna give this a go today if it doesnt rain

 

Used a Faucet Stopper from Home Depot.


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Hey Guys, What sealants are you using? I did everything else (7/8 nylon plug method) , but don't know which sealant/silicone i can use. Thanks in advance.