Kirk Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Right ive decided to ditch the rear wiper but i dont want to go down the road of welding up etc etc. Anyone recommend some decent grommet or blanking cap and where to get it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Chewing gum. Job done. Get it filled bud. Will stick put like a sore thumb otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 I know I should do but at I don't want to bother with painting things just yet. There's got to be a decent temporary solution? Didn't konrad have a nice blanking cap which wasn't that noticeable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Any idea what size the hole is Martin? There's a few things like this on ebay, you might be able to find something to fit. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NORTON-CHAINCASE-RUBBER-INSPECTION-CAP-ATLAS-ETC-/160409928593?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item25592d4391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 A nice little alloy cap would look nice, and easy enough to machine up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I think I used some kind of gromit from halfords (theres a thread on here somewhere). Looks stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I think I used some kind of gromit from halfords (theres a thread on here somewhere). Looks stock Yes, my son works at Halfrauds and the other day he noticed I had lost the wiper on my car and said that they have a blanking plug perfect for that. I have asked him to get me one and if it looks ok I will use that rather than knocking in the edges and filling which was my original plan. If he remembers and it fits I will take a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 i ditched the rear wiper in a ford escort once and i used a tap hole stopper (normally come in chrome or white). you can get them in any plumbers merchant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjgreen3 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 If the hole is either 20mm or 25mm you can use electrical blind grommits (they come in those sizes) good for 1mm to 2.5mm thick material. As I remember there are two types. Rubber (dull colour) or plastic (shiny black finish). You could probably spray it to colour match your car before installing if your car isn't black. All good electrical wholesalers stock them. Worth it if its just a temporary fix like you have stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 PM hackin n bashin. Im sure he got rid of the wiper when he went despoilered with a carbon lip and ha deffo had a grommet on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I would be intrested in this too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 and me, just need the size and where to get them halfords then yea? but the correct size? or we saying an electrical shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 25mm Boys http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=140137&highlight=wiper+hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Think id much prefer a plastic top grommit that i can colour match. Ill take a look in wickes or B&Q tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/25mm-BLANKING-GROMMETS-BG25-pack-6-/370369156678?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item563bb8d646#ht_500wt_928 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) Shame i only want one! These look like a nice alternative to just a rubber grommet http://www.tradingdepot.co.uk/DEF/product/!!PLASSON712925!!/ Edited June 9, 2010 by Kirk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Shame i only want one! These look like a nice alternative to just a rubber grommet http://www.tradingdepot.co.uk/DEF/product/!!PLASSON712925!!/ You could always sell the other 5 on here:d That looks ok, also this one looks like a possible http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CNC-ALLOY-HOSE-BLANKING-BUNG-PLUG-25mm-LIGHT-WEIGHT-/280471335852?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item414d64f3ac#ht_1265wt_911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprasurrey Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I can machine you a two part bung that will clamp around the hole. I can make this out of aluminium or black plastic, the choice is yours. All I need to know is the precise diameter of the hole. Please pm me if you`re interested;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 An update! First of all id like to thank suprasurrey for machining up this most beautiful blank which he machined from ali. Its a two part blank which clamps around the hole and even has a water tight seal, top man http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4060/1000548c.jpg http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/421/1000535q.jpg Took it to work and painted it to match the body and now it looks like this. http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/9692/1000634y.jpg http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/6245/1000638.jpg Im very happy with it, saves having to get it filled and painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Looks the part that does Great alternative to welding & filling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasoup Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Looking good. Are you going to do the same to the jet at the top? I'v seen this done before and always noticed that the jet sticks out like a sore thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Naa im lazy i just removed the hose and blocked it off at the motor. Can stay there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djg99 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I like that as a temp solution, any chance of some more being made?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 That looks very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Welsh-Stealth- Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 That looks very nice +1 wouldn't mind one of these myself! would something like this also be possible on the electric ariel??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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