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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Tazzy on 19 September 2011, 10:38

Title: Tailgate Handle
Post by: Tazzy on 19 September 2011, 10:38

my tailgate handle (and whole tailgate) is looking a bit worst for wear, the lock doesnt even work, it looks like corrosion on the handle  :huh: whats the best way to deal with this? ive been told that its either a different lock or a key is broke in side

(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/loopylou1986_photo/handle.jpg)

thanks all

Title: Re: Tailgate Handle
Post by: Len on 19 September 2011, 10:46

S/H tailgate or just the handle?

Title: Re: Tailgate Handle
Post by: Tazzy on 19 September 2011, 10:49

just the handle, although i think the tailgate could do with a mop

Title: Re: Tailgate Handle
Post by: tg1 on 19 September 2011, 13:31

does the rear wiper leak? thats what it turned out caused mine to do something similar.

worth having a look behind the plastic trim and see if you can stop it getting worse.

dont know what to suggest for the lock sorry

looks like you'll need to have handle repainted though

Title: Re: Tailgate Handle
Post by: Wayne on 19 September 2011, 18:06

Fit a boot popper and weld it over