User 42426

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Im planning on getting rid of my wiper and plugging it. However, why do people go under the hatch and take out the black plastic cover and take out the motor? Is that required? Couldn't I just take the wiper off and plug it? Why is the black plastic/motor removal part necessary besides trying to save a few pounds at the most?

KornerCarver

iTrader: (2)

Taking the wiper off will still leave the motor shaft sticking through your hatch. You have to take the motor out in order to have an open hole in which to put the plug. I don't think the weight saving is significant and if it were as simple as you think, everyone would do it that way.

2k6-z33

iTrader: (67)

^ Remove the motor.

SmoothZ

iTrader: (13)

Trust us... we work for the.. nevermind.

You have to take it all out for it to be plugged. When you do it, you'll understand.

Good luck! It's one of the simple mods I've never regretted.

User 42426

iTrader: (29)

ahh I see, ok thanks for the help guys.

CHICAGO Z

I just removed my a few min. ago. You have to take the motor out, its a must for a clean look.

black_03

iTrader: (21)

I need a plug for mine....

User 42426

iTrader: (29)

have you guys heard of bobby that sells these plugs for 20 dollars? I heard the paint match and the plug itself sits really flush to the hatch. Don't know if he still sells them.

chsia

No hole.

User 42426

iTrader: (29)

I would love to do that, but don't want to spend money on a new paint job.

User 42426

iTrader: (29)

So I found out that the guy offering flush plugs doesnt do them anymore. Has anyone used a really good plug that sits flush with the hatch?

User 42426

iTrader: (29)

If anyone has done this with a carbon silver z, could you tell me the paint code or where you got the paint from?

Xzero

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https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...int-codes.html

Top of the page, in the stickies.

redmike_02

iTrader: (15)

I had one. The paint doesn't match very well and there wasn't any clear over it. You can buy the plug and the factory color in a spray can for the same money. It turns out better IMO.

I used a stainless plug for an electrical box where the conduit (sp?) goes in. It's just a cap that plugs the hole. Perfect size, doesn't rust, and fits flush. I just used pure silicone on it from the back side. No leacks and it's been on for about a year.

MarvinMartian

Why go to all the trouble to remove the wiper assembly, fill the hole, paint, and still leave the spray nozzle at the top of the window?


Unless that's an antenna or something . . . hmmmmm . . .

68Stang

iTrader: (7)

^Hole in the glass isn't as easy to patch.