 Did anybody remove the rear wiper?, and shave the hole... |
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 Jul 12, 2011 - 2:31 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 16, '09 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%)  |
I am thinking to remove the rear wiper and remove the body for the wiper then shave and paint the hole...
...did anybody make this and have some photos? thanks Dimitri --------------------  |
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Jul 12, 2011 - 4:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '05 From So-Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
ask those who did the CF hatch trunk conversion
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Jul 12, 2011 - 5:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '10 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I removed it on both my celica and rx7. I just patched it with white duct tape haha cause one you cant really tell and its a rally car.
However on the Rx7 I patched it. Fiberglass sheet the bottom, then fiberglass paste to fill the gap, then bondo on top. Sand it completely smooth then paint the hatch. Don't really have any pics though. -------------------- -93 Rx7, Turbo 6.1L v8, 725rwhp/760rwtq
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Jul 12, 2011 - 6:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 30, '10 From amarillo texas Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
C-ONE used to make a piece for that before they went out of business. a lot less work but that if you could find one.
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Jul 12, 2011 - 6:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '06 From Box Elder, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Wonder if you could just use like a rubber plug or something for it???
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Jul 12, 2011 - 11:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 11, '06 From calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
was just thinking of this today. I gotta patch my spoiler holes anyway so I might do this in the process. I never find the rear wiper that useful. Even in snow I use the defroster.
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Jul 13, 2011 - 12:58 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 15, '02 From Tasmania(Australia) Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ive been thinking about it for some time.
A mate of mine has a ST185 Type A GT-four and he removed his and did the fiberglass fix like has been mentioned above. Came out really well, cant even tell. I was thinking of just doing the same thing but with carbon fibre. But the rubber plug is interesting too, i wonder if we can get them big enough? -------------------- ST205 Group A Rallye GT-Four, #61 of 77............600hp GT3582r
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Jul 13, 2011 - 9:21 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '09 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
QUOTE (ST205WRC @ Jul 13, 2011 - 2:30 AM)  C-ONE used to make a piece for that before they went out of business. a lot less work but that if you could find one. Maybe you don't understand my question... I know how to fill the hole...i need a photo how it look without the wiper just to be shure to do it. cheers This post has been edited by cyprus_gt: Jul 13, 2011 - 9:22 AM -------------------- |
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Jul 13, 2011 - 1:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
I removed and shaved mine. Its just one bolt on top and a few on the inside, kind of self explanatory just look for the stress points. If it doesnt come out theres another bolt. IMO i think it looks 100000 x's better without it
I just used some tape on the inside of the hole (or fiberglass, tapes just easier) and then put bondo on top of that and smoothed it out with a creditcard (or the little putty things you can buy from bondo (but they're like $6, so if you have an old unused creditcard it works just as well for free). then sand it and use bondo glazing putty, to get the final smooth coat and fill any small holes. And sand it with 1000 grit (or close) -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop  - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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Jul 13, 2011 - 1:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 15, '10 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Try this one out...the wiper base is still there but hopefully it gives you an idea. I was tempted to remove it totally after I re-sprayed it but thought better of it.
I did remove the radio hole which I wrote a how to guide. 
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Jul 14, 2011 - 9:56 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 20, '06 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 44 (100%) |
I shaved mine on my old celica about 4 years ago... not the best job, but i did the wiper and antenna
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Jul 14, 2011 - 1:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '09 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
^look nice mate!
and what about the item that spray the water for the back wiper? why you don't shave it? cheers -------------------- |
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Jul 16, 2011 - 9:37 AM
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Jul 17, 2011 - 5:35 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 11, '08 From London Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
I have a carbon trunk and no wiper hole.
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Jul 17, 2011 - 5:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '08 From Monaghan, Eire Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Yes, welded, filled and painted.
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Jul 18, 2011 - 1:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '09 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
^ look nice mate - i thing to do the same but also i thing to remove and the water jet for the rear wipe!
whu you don't remove it? thanks for picture - this is what i need to see - how will look without it! cheers Dimitri -------------------- |
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Jul 18, 2011 - 9:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (Tony-B @ Jul 17, 2011 - 3:31 PM) Amazing how this looks like a wingless Supra! -------------------- 2001 Celica GT-S Turbo
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Jul 19, 2011 - 6:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '08 From Monaghan, Eire Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (cyprus_gt @ Jul 18, 2011 - 2:41 AM) ^ look nice mate - i thing to do the same but also i thing to remove and the water jet for the rear wipe! whu you don't remove it? thanks for picture - this is what i need to see - how will look without it! cheers Dimitri I completly forgot about it before sending it to the bodyshop!  QUOTE (Smaay @ Jul 18, 2011 - 10:31 AM) Amazing how this looks like a wingless Supra! my beams is no match for a 2JZ tho  T |
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Aug 1, 2011 - 1:36 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '09 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
ok..just left the car to the local paint company - they will remove all emblems at the back plus wiper and water spray so they will weld the holes shaved and spray so will see...i decide to leave the TRD spoiler
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Aug 6, 2011 - 12:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '09 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
here we go
removed, welding, paint....look nice cheers 
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