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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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Plugs for holes on door pull handle

You know those unsightly screw holes the doors have, 2 on each door on my 06 MCS.
Well, I found a cheap fix, I know they sell them on Ebay for $10.
I went to the local Ace Hardware and purchase 4 Nylon Plugs, 2 to fit the 5/8 hole @ $.45ea and 2 for the 11/16 hole @ $.50ea. I didn't realize the holes were different sizes. Sorry if this has been posted before.
Just a FYI.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 04:39 AM
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Would you happen to have a photo to share, perchance?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 04:42 AM
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Like this:

From bumperplugs.com

And this works best under "Interior and Exterior mods"
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:28 AM
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This HAS been posted before, yes (we really need a Stickied set of "master" How To threads), but it's always good to say this again. The door plug MOD is a perennial favorite.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:32 AM
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I like the idea. What if your remote dies and you have to use the key? But wait doesnt the key recharge itself?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Jtrem
I like the idea. What if your remote dies and you have to use the key? But wait doesnt the key recharge itself?
This is my only reservation to doing this mod. Also I from time to time use my plastic emergency key when I am too lazy to locate my keys
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:39 AM
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I have gone to both Home Depot and Lowes and can't find them. I guess the place is to big and I get sidetracked in the power tools section. Even the wife can't find them.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:43 AM
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Look in the large fasteners containers - they're in the drawers in Lowes. They're called "nylon hole plugs" and they come in white (if you plan to paint them) or black (which I prefer). If you get some, do yourself a favor and pick up amn extra set as well - if you go to remove them later for some reason (to access the door liner screws), then you may mar the delicate edges.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Jtrem
I like the idea. What if your remote dies and you have to use the key? But wait doesnt the key recharge itself?
I believe gary87 is talking about plugs for the INSIDE of the door, not the key hole on the outside.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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He is, but someone posted that pic of one that's used in the exterior key hole.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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In my mind when I read "Plugs for holes on door pull handle"
it sounds like exterior. But oh well, Motor On!!
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Jtrem
I like the idea. What if your remote dies and you have to use the key? But wait doesnt the key recharge itself?
Only in 05/06 cars
 
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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Are you talking about these holes?

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=21808
 
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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I have these shiny metal ones from:

www.myminiparts.com

$8.00


Product ID: DBK
MyMini Chrome Door Buttons.
Details
Set of Chrome Door Buttons
 
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