Rear Wiper Removal (with pictures!)
01-28-2010, 07:35 AM
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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
Figured it would just be easier to buy a kit
03-01-2010, 01:37 PM
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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
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.
03-09-2010, 09:45 AM
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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
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
03-10-2010, 07:45 AM
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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
04-01-2010, 01:53 PM
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hope this will save some people some time and money...
http://www.suddenvalleysupply.com/go...20Products.htm
http://www.suddenvalleysupply.com/go...20Products.htm
06-11-2010, 06:22 AM
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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
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
01-01-2011, 10:37 PM
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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
