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24-10-2007, 15:53
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#1 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Talbot
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| De Handling + Smoothing Boot
hey i want too remove my handles and smooth the boot, take the boot handle off and remove the rear windscreen wiper, and have it all smoothed off, can some1 take me step by step on how too do this please, i have all the tools etc and a large garage too work in
what type of filler do i need, and sand paper do i need etc
cheers lio | 
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25-10-2007, 14:55
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#2 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Sep 2007
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| Looking for similar information please! Removing Rear wiper and lock on Tigra boot but would like to use rear wiper switch to "pop" boot open if someone can help with how to and what I need!
Thanks Alan. | |
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25-10-2007, 15:02
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| What car is it | |
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25-10-2007, 15:14
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| Mine is a MK1 Tigra 1.4!
Alan | |
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25-10-2007, 15:24
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#5 | | MIGWeb User
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| Well it also depends on if you can and if you wont to weld a plate in! | |
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25-10-2007, 15:56
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#6 | | MIGWeb User
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| Im more lookin for a guide how to wire rear wiper switch to open the boot as i have a bodyshop to do the rest?!
Alan | |
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25-10-2007, 16:03
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#7 | | MIGWeb User
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| Sorry but im not shaw ive never done that but you will need a soliniod | |
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25-10-2007, 16:07
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| Cheers for your input tho Fennylet! Much appreciated! | |
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25-10-2007, 16:09
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| Well i would say you have got to mount the solinoind were it can do what it should then use the + and - from the wiper motor to make it work | |
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29-10-2007, 10:16
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#10 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ireland Drives: Calibra Ecotec
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| is it really wise using the rear wiper switch to pop the boot?? its so easy to catch it, u dont want ur boot openin when your drivin down teh road. you would be much better off wiring in a seperate switch somewhere safe where it wont be caught. | |
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01-11-2007, 04:32
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| my advice, get it done properly. give it to a reputable bodyshop. There not easy tasks.
Certain paints or a keen eye, will see the imperfections if not done right or rushed, & after time, the spot welds will start showing thro, whcih is even worse!
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01-11-2007, 08:11
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| Dont fit the pop or soliniod to the wiper stalk!
cause you you catch it or press it when you didnt mean to it can be bad.. say if you doing 80 on the motorway...
What car do you have Lasticlio?
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01-11-2007, 10:30
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Originally Posted by Black Magic  my advice, get it done properly. give it to a reputable bodyshop. There not easy tasks.
Certain paints or a keen eye, will see the imperfections if not done right or rushed, & after time, the spot welds will start showing thro, whcih is even worse! | Smoothing the boot is not all that dificult tbh, ok it takes finess to work the lines back in with filler etc... but a good welded base and it makes the job a hell of a lot easier! | |
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02-11-2007, 03:15
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| yea, summat i wouldnt try! | |
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03-11-2007, 20:59
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| benn is very right in wat he is saying.. ppl have done that before its stupid!
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03-11-2007, 21:00
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