Looking to shave lift gate

[Fosscore]

So I want to shave my rear wiper on my 2006. I have never used it in the year and 4 months I've had my truck. And I'm a detailer so my window always get cleaned anyways. What do I need to put in the spot where the super motor is mounted to my tailgate? And how is that little mount for the ar mounted to the tailgate? Is it glued or bolted in?

@Bigbeardenali1992

If you are going just the plug route see my earlier post. Otherwise refer to Ohiohoe above to fill and grind it smooth for a true shave.

The arm bracket is bolted in tight, hence the slight impression left in the paint.

Plugs are quick and easy. Weld and grind is the premium true shave.

 

[Duramax05blk]

Awesome thanks that's what I was hoping would would work to get the same results u did

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[OhioHoe]

@Duramax05blk

No problem. If you don't have a tig welder, you could probably take it to a local trailer store or metal shop and they might do it fairly cheap. If you're not wanting to get too carried away with it, fosscore's method would definitely be a good alternative

 

[fiatdale]

Dont ridicule me for saying this - but the plugs look like crap. Painted or not painted, it makes it just look half assed and cheap.

On the ones Ive shaved, Ive welded in filler and also used panel bond with a filler piece. Welded definitely came out better - the panel bond actually loosened when baking in the booth and the outline of the hole could be seen thru the paint.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Dont ridicule me for saying this - but the plugs look like crap. Painted or not painted, it makes it just look half assed and cheap.

On the ones Ive shaved, Ive welded in filler and also used panel bond with a filler piece. Welded definitely came out better - the panel bond actually loosened when baking in the booth and the outline of the hole could be seen thru the paint.

Understandable opinion. Appreciate the input on the panel bond.

 

[Rocket Man]

Dont ridicule me for saying this - but the plugs look like crap. Painted or not painted, it makes it just look half assed and cheap.

On the ones Ive shaved, Ive welded in filler and also used panel bond with a filler piece. Welded definitely came out better - the panel bond actually loosened when baking in the booth and the outline of the hole could be seen thru the paint.

Panel bond should only be used to hold the backing piece in place; something like SEM Carbo Fill would be a good choice to fill and sand out after grinding the edges down to allow feathering. 3M makes the most well-known panel bond however I have used Lord Fusor for panel bond, on recommendation, with excellent results when modifying Harley-Davidson fairings however I found when using the wrong fillers, there was a reaction between the incompatible chemicals and the panel bond was affected.. My understanding is that panel bond is the method recommended by manufacturers for replacing certain body panels in cars and is in fact what is used in the factories for attaching certain body parts. I believe if used properly, it should be a great choice to bond a backing plate to the aluminum or steel of a rear hatch however a compatible filler would be necessary. Here's a fairing on my Street Glide I cut apart and stretched to rake it. It was spread 1 1/2" at the top and panel bond was used along with fiberglass cloth to bridge the gap and bond the pieces together, then Carbo Fill added after and sanded out. It's extremely strong and has help up well for 2 ye ars so far.

 

[fiatdale]

Yes, that's what we do - panel bond is used for the filler metal - not to be used as a body filler. Skincoat of poly putty on top and you're good to go.

Bikes look good by the way!

 

[OhioHoe]

@Red Rocket
Nice work on the bike!

 

[Rocket Man]

Thanks guys. Now if I can just get the courage to shave the rear wiper on my Denali myself! It's kinda different since I need it as my DD.

 

[LOWHOE775]

I know this isn't a "true" shave by removal, fill and fair, but figured I'd post it up for you see in the meantime.

I've seen a couple other guys on here shaved completely smooth, but no reports based on what you are asking. Even with the plugs, it has not let me down since last fall and achieved removing that dangling branch wiper right now to satisfy that urge. Good luck

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What type of plugs did you use, where can I find them love that look. And I don't have to do any welding or body work for the time being


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[05Single]

There's no specific plugs. There's tons of different kinds, just have to search your local hardware store and match up the diameter of the holes.
I'll get the numbers of the ones I used tomorrow.

 

[Fosscore]

What 05 said. 3 different size holes.

 

[Duramax05blk]

Went with aluminum filler patches and panel bonded them in

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[Rocket Man]

I got mine finished awhile ago.

 

[05Single]

@Fosscore you're slacking lol