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de-lock the boot
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 7:37 pm
by logistix
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!
Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2004 5:56 pm
by logistix
anyone??

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2004 8:23 pm
by sbp
probly saw my polo on polo9n.com
done by the bodyshop.. you need to weld the plastic.. difficult job, wherefor you need special equipment..
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2004 8:29 pm
by logistix
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!
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2004 8:33 pm
by sbp
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..
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2004 8:46 pm
by logistix
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?
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:18 pm
by carmadaaron
looking very smoooooth. must cost a lot too!

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:23 pm
by logistix
the new golf couldn't get any smoother than this. at least the rear vw badge has to stay on

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:30 pm
by carmadaaron
can the whole tailgate be smoothed? ive got a boot button on my remote...

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:32 pm
by logistix
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!

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:35 pm
by carmadaaron
could i steal 1 off a new golf or sumthing?
i know jaguars have them!
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:39 pm
by logistix
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

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2004 7:37 pm
by carmadaaron
hmm wonder what all the wiring is going to be like tho!
