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Title: Tailgate question
Post by: walchy01 on 03 January 2012, 20:32

Evening all

My tailgate is starting to show its age around the usual places,she is 21 next month :grin:
 so my question is......

Do i have my current tailgate patched/filled around the number plate lights and lock area/plastic trim or replace with a solid tailgate with no filler??

The cost is irrelevant in this instance, thanks in advance..

Ideas always welcome :wink:

Thank you

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: X4MGS on 03 January 2012, 20:37

Replace with a solid one.... I have a minter thats on a car and due to come off this weekend...

Tornado but seen as money no object colour won't matter will it... :wink:

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: walchy01 on 03 January 2012, 20:57

Ken

Thanks for the offer...

If the view is replace it with a minter, i would start a search for one in my colour first for an original, although it will be very hard to locate one in whatever colour my car is, i always forget, Swarzt  something or other or black swarzt i can't remember :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: X4MGS on 03 January 2012, 21:01

I just dont see the point in messing about with filling and then getting it painted again -  when putting a really good used one is out there and ready to fit...

To me it's a no brainer... But it's your money & call!!

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: walchy01 on 03 January 2012, 21:08

I agree Ken, TBH, it will probably cause me more trouble than what is worth, i will see what happens, want it done this year thou  :wink:

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: X4MGS on 03 January 2012, 21:10

Bring over the stalks and clocks and we can do a deal whilst you drool over my mint Tailgate & I mean it's a minter No BS!!!

Best I've ever seen....

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: X4MGS on 03 January 2012, 21:12

Or you could order a new one from Germany @ 290 Euro's plus shipping!!

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: walchy01 on 03 January 2012, 22:14

€290 trade :grin:

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: Wayne on 03 January 2012, 23:47

Just replace it, much easier in the long run.

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: walchy01 on 04 January 2012, 12:02

Replace it shall be then :wink:

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: Thom89 on 04 January 2012, 13:56

Mend it, look for a challenge :wink:

Thom

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: walchy01 on 04 January 2012, 16:18

Funny what different opinions you get from people isn't it?

Looking at Thoms motor(which is real Beaut i love it) i would have thought he would have been the 1st to say replace it :shocked:

My view always used to be keep what you have got and have it put right as then you know what you've got :grin:

No one messing with your electrics this way either as you can get away with spraying it still on the car, i think you can just open a can of worms replacing it, not thats its hard or that i will be doing it :wink: but must admit now completely unsure what to do :undecided:

1st i am going to call in to the bdy shop and see he wants to do me a right proper job on it, then i will decide waht to do, how much would you expect for this doing £120, not had anything painted for along time :smug:

Thanks

Walchy

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: X4MGS on 04 January 2012, 16:40

Thats cos he paints.... :laugh:

I don't see why you would worry about the wiring as I always take them out properly by unplugging them from behind the C pillar.... Only takes an extra 5 mins to do it!!

As for money I bet its MUCH cheaper to just get one painted than to pay the guy to fabricate bits to fit, weld, fill and then paint.... These guys don't work for nought... :wink:

Thats why to me it's a no brainer!!

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: walchy01 on 04 January 2012, 16:54

AAAHHH thats why his looks so sweet all the time :smug:

Take your point ken, lets see what the paintshop wants for 1. sorting current out and 2. painting a solid one up...

Then i will see... :tongue:

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: Mr Blue on 04 January 2012, 20:50

Chip Coddington get some pictures up for some inspiration.  :cool:

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: Thom89 on 04 January 2012, 22:44

Quote from: Mr Blue on 04 January 2012, 20:50

Chip Coddington get some pictures up for some inspiration.  :cool:

I'll get shot.... you know how the illuminati work :lipsrsealed:

Thom

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: walchy01 on 05 January 2012, 16:17

Took the plastic fitting off the tailgate today and was suprised at how good it was, just a little rusty aroung number plate light :laugh: as i want it right i am going to have this top bloke sort it,replace rear window so the de mister works  and while he's at it i'm gunna get  him to tidy up the panel below the boot too :grin:

Just waiting on his price which i know will be great  :cool:, so hopefully will be all minted up for summer :wink:

Just gotta wait till next month before i have it done as i have only 4 miles left on my limited mileage policy for the year :cry:

new policy at start of Feb so another 1500 miles of cheap motoring :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: mk2bal on 06 January 2012, 09:35

Disconnect your speedo if you're that bothered about the mileage..

Title: Re: Tailgate question
Post by: walchy01 on 06 January 2012, 09:38

 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

I have  patience and 2 other cars to use so nay panick here :cool: