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RuZec
08-08-2009, 05:34 PM
so I have those two holes on my trunk from the badge what could I use to cover them up.. I dont want to use bondo or whatever to cover it up. Im thinking of using something like screw or whatever.. any ideas?
mr_mazda329
08-08-2009, 05:38 PM
so I have those two holes on my trunk from the badge what could I use to cover them up.. I dont want to use bondo or whatever to cover it up. Im thinking of using something like screw or whatever.. any ideas?


LoL.. dont use a screw, that will cause rust. Why not put the emblem back on or use whatever the guys use to cover the holes from removing their ricer wings on their trunks. I think its a tape.
fishdonotbounce
08-08-2009, 05:47 PM
Go to home depot or something and buy those little plastic plugs. Then spray them to match the car. That's what a bunch of people use when they take off the license plate.
mr_mazda329
08-08-2009, 05:50 PM
Go to home depot or something and buy those little plastic plugs. Then spray them to match the car. That's what a bunch of people use when they take off the license plate.

thats a way better idea.
RuZec
08-08-2009, 06:03 PM
iight thank you.. I got to try and find white electrical tape! lol. I dont know lol
08cosmic3
08-08-2009, 06:07 PM
Are the people removing the emblems ashamed to let people know it's a Mazda. I guess holes are better.
RuZec
08-08-2009, 06:14 PM
i dont really want to put the logo on though
RuZec
08-08-2009, 06:14 PM
I like having a badgeless car
mr_mazda329
08-08-2009, 06:17 PM
Try fish's idea dude...would look a lot better
oaklandopen
08-08-2009, 06:17 PM
threadjack alert!

speaking of holes, i saw a poor sunlight silver mz3 sedan that had some good'ole diamond grills in the front fenders. gotta love ricers, if it wasn't for them everyone's car would look good. and when everyone's car looks good, no one's does

i guess it would kinda be like going to the club without and ugly friend to help better your chances of getting laid
RuZec
08-08-2009, 06:18 PM
haha.. ill try fishes idea.. I jsut gotta wait for my laundry to finish so I can go out.. how could I try and explain what Im looking for.. could you explain it to me or link me to what your talking about?
mr_mazda329
08-08-2009, 06:24 PM
I'm sure it looks like a thumb tack. Smooth head and ridges that secure it from the inside.
fishdonotbounce
08-08-2009, 06:27 PM
I would check in the hardware dept where all the drawers with the screws, bolts, and nuts are. They usually have them. Measure the diameter of the hole before you go and then find a plastic plug to match it. If you can't find it there, just tell them what you're looking for. It's literally just a plug that goes in the hole. Don't know how else to explain it.
oaklandopen
08-08-2009, 06:56 PM
you should use a hot glue gun to plug the holes, and then take some touchup paint and a toothpick to dab the color on. that way the glue shouldn't stick to the paint on the car so you can pull it out eventually without harm
RuZec
08-08-2009, 07:34 PM
oh ok.. Is it possible to make a tow plate?wioth supplies from a local hardware store?
fishdonotbounce
08-08-2009, 07:52 PM
I'm sure you could. You would just need to make sure that it's strong.
RuZec
08-08-2009, 08:19 PM
i wopnder what the threading it is and size?
oaklandopen
08-08-2009, 10:22 PM
i would go to a home depot or lowes and ask for some help from one of the workers. im sure they'd be willing to take a couple large bolts from the hardware section out to your car and try screwing them in to see which one fits.

then from there you get get some sort of piping, drill a hole in it on one side for the bolt, drill 2 holes for the plate, and you get the idea

in fact, search in the "how to" section i think someone already made a homemade one
oaklandopen
08-08-2009, 10:25 PM
actually i just realized something...the bolt should already be in your car from when it was shipped over here. there is a hook that came with it that was used to keep the car from moving during shipment, it's an eye-hook

i think it's with the spare somewhere, if it's still in your car. just take that into a home depot and they'll measure it for you
Ty07allstar
08-08-2009, 10:33 PM
Go to home depot and get some white caps then paint them the color of your car. The size is 1/4". I did this and it looks great.
spoolin_05
08-09-2009, 10:48 AM
they are rubber...called beauty caps or plugs.
tjader
08-10-2009, 12:01 PM
go to lowes into the nuts and bolts section. they have a few drawers dedicated to automotive fasteners. these are the ones i used http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=138361-37672-881217&lpage=none. if you plan on test fitting them buy extra because they will get destroyed pulling them out. heres some pics on my cwp http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a81/tjader312/mazdasp33d/?albumview=slideshow
Shiroi_ms3
05-08-2010, 10:46 AM
go to lowes into the nuts and bolts section. they have a few drawers dedicated to automotive fasteners. these are the ones i used http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=138361-37672-881217&lpage=none. if you plan on test fitting them buy extra because they will get destroyed pulling them out. heres some pics on my cwp http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a81/tjader312/mazdasp33d/?albumview=slideshow

sorry to resurrect this thread, but some fuckers just stole my ream emblem, so thanks for this info, I am on my way to a local hardware store in search of these plugs.

I hate people.
meicalnissyen
05-08-2010, 11:19 AM
so i have those two holes on my trunk from the badge what could i use to cover them up.. I dont want to use bondo or whatever to cover it up. Im thinking of using something like screw or whatever.. Any ideas?

ftw
rsvinylgraphics
05-08-2010, 12:30 PM
iight thank you.. I got to try and find white electrical tape! lol. I dont know lol

I can sell you some white self-adhesive vinyl pre-cut into small circles.
mike son
05-19-2010, 12:32 AM
I can sell you some white self-adhesive vinyl pre-cut into small circles.

Yea I thought about this once for doing what the OP is asking. Do you have these in anything close to Sunlight Silver?
rsvinylgraphics
05-19-2010, 12:37 AM
Yea I thought about this once for doing what the OP is asking. Do you have these in anything close to Sunlight Silver?

yes I do
tuOdekcalB
05-19-2010, 01:52 AM
The plugs from home depot when put in pops out a little right? like a nipples? Could you like get 1/4 round wood stick and paint it to color match and then put it in so it doesn't stick out at all??
MM BOOST
05-19-2010, 09:16 AM
go to lowes into the nuts and bolts section. they have a few drawers dedicated to automotive fasteners. these are the ones i used http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=138361-37672-881217&lpage=none. if you plan on test fitting them buy extra because they will get destroyed pulling them out. heres some pics on my cwp http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a81/tjader312/mazdasp33d/?albumview=slideshow

Can you get plugs at home depot for this?

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a81/tjader312/bikerchick-fat.jpg
tuOdekcalB
05-23-2010, 07:17 PM
I went to home depot and found plastic plugs that where .250 which is 1/4 right? but I think they are to big? did I get the wrong kind????
tjader
06-05-2010, 06:50 PM
im pretty sure home depot has them as well. i doubt the wood stick idea would work since the hole is just a hole and there wouldn't be anything to hold the stick in place. all they are are plastic plugs or body fasteners if i remember right? i think they were listed as nissan if i'm not mistaken lol