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Title: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: robjackson on 19 June 2012, 00:54
Iv not been searching long, but its proving to be tricky already.

Iv removed the rear wiper assy and tried to fit a plastic cap from hardwear store in the hole left, but it seems to be just-shy of 25mil, so my 25mil cap just wont pop in!

Plan is to colour code it and seal it in place.
Any ideas people? Its an S reg estate.
Cheers
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 June 2012, 06:52
Halfords sell a grommet pack that contains the correct size. If you wanted to use your hard cap why don't you open up the hole slightly before sealing it in?
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: stainesy on 19 June 2012, 07:40
As already said. Halfords do a pack with a few in and it's the 24mm one you need. It's the biggest on in the pack.
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: robjackson on 19 June 2012, 08:57
Halfords it is then,
Problem solved.

I knewyou guys would solve this in second. Big Thanks. X
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: search on 19 June 2012, 10:27
wish someone told me halfords, I went to all the hardware stores and finally got one from wicks lol.
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: mrsaunders on 19 June 2012, 10:30
wish someone told me halfords, I went to all the hardware stores and finally got one from wicks lol.

The guide on here shows the ones to buy from wicks, this is what all them stickies are for  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: mark-mk3gti on 20 June 2012, 12:43
Not to put a downer on this, but do u realise how easy it is to pop the boot open with just a grommet there? Really you need to weld a plate in otherwise it's an easy open for a golf thief.
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: stainesy on 20 June 2012, 12:51
would love to see somebody try on mine. lol my proximity sensor will warn them off as soon as they touch the car  :grin:
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: Wayne on 20 June 2012, 13:31
Not to put a downer on this, but do u realise how easy it is to pop the boot open with just a grommet there? Really you need to weld a plate in otherwise it's an easy open for a golf thief.

It is dead easy from the threads I have read :shocked:
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: Dogbot on 20 June 2012, 13:45
it does make life easy...... however, any car with slim jims is only 30 secs longer to get into without damage anyways....... :drool:
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: VW BUSH on 20 June 2012, 13:50
Not to put a downer on this, but do u realise how easy it is to pop the boot open with just a grommet there? Really you need to weld a plate in otherwise it's an easy open for a golf thief.

It is dead easy from the threads I have read :shocked:

Use a cable gland blanking plug, they come in plastic, plated brass and SS.
They also screw into a half nut so more secure than a grommet...
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: stainesy on 20 June 2012, 14:13
Or glue razor blades to the inside of the hole  :grin:
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: Dogbot on 20 June 2012, 14:50
lol stainsy, good idea but alas, razor blades dont hurt wire coat hangers,,,,, :cry:
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: stainesy on 20 June 2012, 15:09
lol stainsy, good idea but alas, razor blades dont hurt wire coat hangers,,,,, :cry:

ah yeah that is very true  :grin:
in that case some sort of live electic circuit for a nice shock.  :laugh:
or a little device that sprays pepper spray out of the hole as soon as the grommet is removed  :grin:
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: tweed on 20 June 2012, 15:58
lol stainsy, good idea but alas, razor blades dont hurt wire coat hangers,,,,, :cry:

ah yeah that is very true  :grin:
in that case some sort of live electic circuit for a nice shock.  :laugh:
or a little device that sprays pepper spray out of the hole as soon as the grommet is removed  :grin:
:grin:  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: robjackson on 26 June 2012, 10:19
Halfords 3pack 24mil plug worked a treat, i painted that and the b adge red, then left themin the sun all day. They look great.
Hopefully no thieving toe rag will click-on and try to get in.
Theyre is a red sticker in the window saying, 'i love my alapaha blue blood bull dog'
So hopefully that'll act as some kind of deterant.

Cheers peeps, happy dubbing
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: stainesy on 26 June 2012, 10:23
thats if they no what a alapaha blue blood bull dog is as i havnt got a clue  :grin:
Title: Re: blanking cap/ grommit for rear wiper hole
Post by: robjackson on 03 July 2012, 14:24
Haha. Scary thats what.