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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Does anyone know if it's possible to access the back enough with the techequipment roll bar in to remove the wiper motor?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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removed mine a very clean look and i never drive backwards in the rain anyway so who needs the rear wiper?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Great DIY project, thanks for sharing! Looks nice.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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As threatened earlier on this thread, I plan to do this shortly...and just received my BumperPlugs.com black rear wiper delete plug. I'll try to take a few photos of the inside of the car to help others who are considering this mod too.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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Does anyone know if it's possible to access the back enough with the techequipment roll bar in to remove the wiper motor?
You should be able to if its the one without the x-brace.

I just took a quick look at mine, and i don't think i'll be able to take the motor out with my RSS roll bar.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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very nice! where did you pick up the plugs from?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 06:23 AM
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wow. Can you describe the process you went through to paint the bumperettes? Thx!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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very nice! where did you pick up the plugs from?
I bought these at a "Value Hardware" in Cortland NY.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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wow. Can you describe the process you went through to paint the bumperettes? Thx!
Hey Mark, sent a response to your PM. Basic painting process.... Only thing special is adhesion promoter to ensure paint sticks to the plastic.
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nice work. Really cool DIY job. Thanks for sharing.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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jj, again, thanks for the help.

Can you let me know the dimensions of the plug? and do you have a link to an adhesion promoter you recommend? Ive never seen that product before.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Thank you
Im going to paint shop tommorow to get the stuff to paint my bumperettes
Thank you so much!!!!!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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jj, again, thanks for the help.

Can you let me know the dimensions of the plug? and do you have a link to an adhesion promoter you recommend? Ive never seen that product before.
The plug I used said it was 1 inch. It would have been nice if it was 1/10 of a mm bigger, but it does fit, and snaps in. You will have to use a clear silicone glue/seal when installing the plug anyway to make sure no water sneaks by.
The adhesion promoter I bought at the autpaint store was a product called "Bulldog", made to ensure bite of paint to plastic.

Well I spent the day today at the Central NY Spring Rally, with about 20 other Porsches, and I received lots of comments about these paint mods. All VERY positive.
Take your time, and if you don't like it, don't worry. Let it dry, scuff it up and do it again till you do.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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i asked the body shop today how much he wants to paint my bumperettes and he said $100 for both
i will bring them next week
sand and use adhesion promoter then paint and clearcoat
i think price is awesome!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Going to try this next weekend. Can't wait.
 
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