lupo_1.0 Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 me and my mate are smoothing rear boots for £50. they will not be ainted but will have the badge and handle removed and smoothed over..any one want it done PM me..cheerschris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 How you going about doing it Chris?Are you getting spare boot lids to do an exchange service or will we have to be bootless while its done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 pics?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_1.0 Posted January 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 well its done by usinf filler and welding.. the badge hole will be fiberglassed and the handle will have plates welded to it.. and then the handle will then have a top coat of filler to cover the weldes..i can block the filler down and also primer it if it needs doing but that would be a bit extra..i would get the care prep and ready to spray..i may also be able to spray the car too at a later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Are you getting spare boot lids to do an exchange service or will we have to be bootless while its done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 i think bootless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_1.0 Posted January 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 i think it would be bootless. but it will only take about 1/2 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 half hour! :shock: Bloody hell! Is it not possable to plate the boot holl as well?Id like to have a boot lid thats got only minor filler.Theres a lot of pressure in my boot, and filler would crack within a week.Would plateing work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 thats the only problem with filler on the boot, expecially wen if u slam it down, i suppose if ur good u can weld a plate flush with the boot skin and grind the weld, something like clifford with his brows, might have to have a skim of filler to smooth things out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_1.0 Posted January 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 i ment `1-2` hours.lol the only filler that would be if just to cover the fibreglass. this is my mate fiesta that he did. he did the whole car himself but just did not spray. i know it not to every ones taste but it is clean.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Id like a smoothed boot but Id want to get it fuly done and sprayed up & some way of opening it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 guys do none of you go luck for options?Next time you take the car for its service, take a look at the other models in the show room instead of ogling the girl behind the sales desk, have a look at the other boot openings on other models.Pay close attention to any estate cars in there.After you open the boot, you will understand why worrying about a boreing handle, when you see the cool way of getting in you could use.For very little work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 some cars use pressure pads where the number plate lights are, it would be nice to find out if this could be done as it would be hidden on back bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_1.0 Posted February 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 you can buy a Solenoid. its what you use when you remove the door handles. it has a button that you push that pops open the boot...fiat have the same thing. and some cars have it on the fuel cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 You have got it Paul :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 better start looking into it first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris260 Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 I was looking for different options for my boot but i'm planning on keeping the badge. My sister's beetle has a solenoid operated tailgate and fuel cap. I was thinking i could use the interior switch which is already marked up as a tailgate switch and incorporate it somewhere (hadn't thought that far yet!) Also because i also want to delock the handles i don't want to be in the situation where i'm locked out of the car, by using the beetle badge it also has a lock and handle underneath so that situation shouldn't come up! I thought about the mk5 golf badge but it looks like a lot more hassle cos of the surround on the badge. Here's a pic of the beetle badge i'm planning on using. border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 there lots of kits on ebay, cant believe how cheap they are, and one could be easily fitted inside the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 i brought a solenoid kit last year at inters! Still ant fitted it yet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 QUOTE(Red Lup Gti)i brought a solenoid kit last year at inters! Still ant fitted it yet!!lmao.And the gear Knob Andy bought me for £1 that you and him fitted to get out of the rain, still comes off in my hands when Im raggin it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 beware using the old style bug badge/release mate - they are fair game for little scrotes and their badge 'collection' - seen many bent and pulled off before now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 when Im raggin it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Balls lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 QUOTE(Tigz)Balls lolso then is ur knob coming off in ur hand when ur ragging it a problem for u then tigz ( or should we `re-name` u tugz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 Tugz LMAOanyway back to original subject i have found that one of the new renault lagunas have a electronic boot button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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