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So i have removed the spoiler from my 34, and am planning on having the holes filled in and getting it re-sprayed, the question is, do i have the holes welded or is it ok to have the fibreglassed/bogged

also what problems could occur from having it fibreglassed/bogged as i know welding them would be the ideal option

there are 6 small holes on the top of the lid, but im also removing the tail light in the centre, so that is a bit larger of a hole.

advice much appreciated

steve

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The normal method is to mash bog in the holes then put bog on tape, put the tape over the hole so the bog doesn’t fall down

Then peel the tape off and its "fixed"

Welding its generally the best method but if you don't do it well you can warp the boot…

Its also expensive

Oh and the shortcut way is just buy rubber plugs and plug up the holes...

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yeah, well right now, if i go the fibreglass/bog method, i can have it all done for free, but im just wondering if there are any complications with it, like it warping or popping out of the hole and so forth, even over time

Craved Grand Master

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weld it, best option for a permanant solution.

glassing can work, BUT you cant really get in behind it to get a good adhesion to the surface due to the support framing

bog will eventually crack off as you flex the boot to open and close it.

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welding it up can't be that expensive .. it's just a bunch of tiny holes ?? I can't imagine it taking a panel beater more than 10-15 mins. And if you decide to put it back on, just drill through.

I'm actually thinking of doing the same to my GTT once the body kit goes on next week .. I'll see what it looks like first when I take the wing off (is it hard to take it off?) Cool thing is, Justcar have arranged for me to get this done for free (ie. boot welded up/painted) if I want to instead of getting my factory rear bar painted after a recent fender bender.

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.:: GimpS-R34 ::. Grand Master

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^^^ so your an expert..

and Craved, i tried the kitty hair.. however the kitty wasnt too happy when i started pulling out his hair.. so beware that this method involves alot of cuts & scratches :banana:

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welding it up can't be that expensive .. it's just a bunch of tiny holes ?? I can't imagine it taking a panel beater more than 10-15 mins. And if you decide to put it back on, just drill through.

I'm actually thinking of doing the same to my GTT once the body kit goes on next week .. I'll see what it looks like first when I take the wing off (is it hard to take it off?) Cool thing is, Justcar have arranged for me to get this done for free (ie. boot welded up/painted) if I want to instead of getting my factory rear bar painted after a recent fender bender.

Be prepared for doing the rear wing, what you have to do is as follows

1. Remove boot lining on the bootlid (simple enough just a tonne of little twisty clips)

2. Unscrew the 2 bolts for each side of the wing from inside the boot (dont worry the wing will not fall off once both are undone so you don't need to hold it whilst unscrewing)

3. Next you should close the bootlid and begin applying a little pressure from under the wing, pushing upwards to expose the glue holding the wing to the bootlid.

Whilst holding the wing up (maybe only 2-5mm, this helps to have another set of hands for) use a thin stanley knife (or any retractable knife that you can extend a little) to cut along the glue.

(there is a lot of glue under each side of the wing, so take your time and go around the base slowly.

4. Once all of the glue is cut, open the bootlid again and push the wing upward again slightly whilst squeezing the clip under each side of the wing (in between where the 2 bolts were for each side)

The wing should pop out quite easily and hey presto, you just removed the wing from your 34!!

Hope this helps,

On Topic, i think im going to get it fibreglassed, if worse comes to worse and it warps or cracks in a few years, ill get a new bootlid or have it patched, ill trust the person im having do it to do a good job on it.

^^^ so your an expert..

and Craved, i tried the kitty hair.. however the kitty wasnt too happy when i started pulling out his hair.. so beware that this method involves alot of cuts & scratches :laugh:

dude?

viet_boi Mentor

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what ever you do, dont fibreglass the holes,

weld is the way to go.

fibreglass, will look good for abit, but as times come it will sink, my boot holes have been filled but have sunk because of the fibreglass..

pay a little extra for the weld, and you will get a better boot that wont sink or crack (meaning you will have to paint the whole boot again when they patch it up again).

my 2c, I've learnt my lesson.

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