de-lock the boot

logistix · Post by **logistix** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 7:37 pm

hello everyone,
i was wondering how we could de-lock the boot handle like we do the driver's door. i saw someone in polo9n.com who has done it and i think it looks smooooth

thanks!

logistix · Post by **logistix** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 5:56 pm

anyone??

sbp · Post by **sbp** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 8:23 pm

probly saw my polo on polo9n.com

done by the bodyshop.. you need to weld the plastic.. difficult job, wherefor you need special equipment..

logistix · Post by **logistix** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 8:29 pm

yep yep that's it!

a quick explanation of how it's done would be great! do you need to remove the lock to do this or do you fill in the circular gap on it? looks very very nice

thanks!

sbp · Post by **sbp** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 8:33 pm

the lock is removed. The circular gap that remains :p is then filled with a round-shaped plastic piece and this is then welded together(wherefor you need special euipment). Then you can start scraping to get the surface smooth again so you can repaint it..

logistix · Post by **logistix** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 8:46 pm

sounds like a major job!

would go together well with a rear badge gap filling right?

does the handle come off so you can scrape and paint it elsewhere? and one more question: if i were to fill the rear vw badge gap like you did, is it possible to reverse in the future, say, when i am to sell my polo and put the badge back on?

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:18 pm

looking very smoooooth. must cost a lot too!

logistix · Post by **logistix** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:23 pm

the new golf couldn't get any smoother than this. at least the rear vw badge has to stay on

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:30 pm

can the whole tailgate be smoothed? ive got a boot button on my remote...

logistix · Post by **logistix** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:32 pm

if you install a motor or a mechanism that pops the door up when you press the button on the remote... can't see why not!

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:35 pm

could i steal 1 off a new golf or sumthing?
i know jaguars have them!

logistix · Post by **logistix** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:39 pm

i know honda accord station wagons have them. the hydrolics are electric so you can actually close and open the boot door with the remote. looks cool!
for more insight: download the honda domino commercial

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 7:37 pm

hmm wonder what all the wiring is going to be like tho!