Reflector delete was a plastic-weld, sand, paint project.

You are correct on the plug source.

 

this is fantastic!

I had an 06 r53 that i delited the wiper. at the time no one thought about doing it so i guess you could call me a pioneer? lol anyway now that i have an 11 and am doing the cosmetics before the engine this is one thing thats been on my mind from the day i first test drove the Clubman.

how to deal with the hideous back wipers integrated in the door/paint. I dont use rear wipers as i cant stand the scratches they place in the window when they go on.

I LOVE the idea of painting them to match. with my recent projects i have become quite proficient with the preval spray guns and painting the plugs is an awesome idea just until i can afford to have the doors shaved/repainted.

Rally, those plug faces look kind of thick; are they? or did they feather/blend in nicely with the paint? also, with the rubber gasket, when you screwed them on did they compress out and around the edges of the plug? one last question, where did you source them from?

i have a ton of clear/ reducer left. im going to go to my auto supply store and get a pint of my black paint

 

Mine were quite thin. Not bulky at all so they go on nice and smooth.

I forget where the actual source was. Sorry.

You can see how thin they are here:

 

Was afraid of that, but car's not here yet to have checked in person. Will have to keep my eyes peeled for a good deal on some rear trim. Was already wanting to see what I could do about extending the beltline molding across the rear trim anyway - with the black/silver trim that's coming on my car it looks a little "off" that there's that break in the beltline.

 

This is what you're working with once the reflectors are removed

 

Nice!

We'll be doing the wiper delete in a few months, during the wrap

We created some molds for the shaved c-pillars and are going to be offering wrapped and primed versions soon.

 

Niceee! look foward to seeing those. today i realized that my c pillars are not the same color as my car, now its bothering the hell out of me, also after seeing rally's shaved reflectors i realized how fugly they are

please keep us posted

cant really tell in this pic but they are definatly two differnt colors of blacks. My paint is metallic and the pillers arnt ohh, now i just need to find the plugs for the wipers! i picked up a pint of my black paint to get this project started

 

Aww boooooooo

 

Hehe
Was thinkin you may have that reaction Rally.
We can call em Rally pillars

 

I'll forgive you if you use those mold capabilities to come up with some r56/clubman wide arches that clip on for install

 

Rally,

im driving my self crazy trying to find the plugs you used....If and when i do find them which side did you place the rubber washer (i assume outside) inside couldn't work because it wouldn't seal the water out.....right?

on your pics it looks as if you the washer is on the inside? if so do you have problems with water coming in?

 

I used it on the inside. Why wouldn't that work? It closes any gap that water would come in. It's a specialty washer specifically designed for this purpose. As the nut is tightened, the washer compresses and seals any of the gap keeping water out.

Has worked for me thus far.

 

ahh! ok didnt realize it was designed for this. Makes sense as the rubber clamps down it would seal it out.

Back to googling

 

I'm embarrassed! I started this thread and still haven't done it myself!

Will be blacking my reflectors out (the easy way).

 

Paint 'em black!?

Dave

 

Sorry to resurrect this old thread, but has anybody else deleted their rear wipers? I am wondering if anyone has a link as to what I need to buy. I have been unsuccessful contacting rally. Thanks guys.

 

You'll have to confirm the diameter of the hole first, but try eBay or an arcade parts retailer. They come in .97" and 1 1/8".

 

Thanks grue! I just went to page 3 and you had already listed the source, I'm sorry lol. Anyways, the lip around them don't seem to be as thin or flush as Rally's do. Also, not sure where to get the rubber grommet and whether to put it in front or behind the door.

 

I took mine out and did the reflector delete also the wiper holes i welded up and then repainted to make it look right. It was a day worth of work including paint so not to big a deal.

 

That woodgrain looks cool - how about a photo from the side????

 

Any idea what size bung is needed for this? Thanks

 

Thats a great looking Clubbie. I couldn't shave my wipers, but to each their own..........

Can't we all just get along?

 

Oh snaaaaappp!

SO MUCH WANT!

I hate rear wipers!

 

Why are the rear tires at that angle?

 

Rally,
I've been wanting to do this to my Clubby for a while.
I've used the link that was given on the third page of this thread but the plugs look slightly different than the ones you are showing.
Would you happen to have the item number or exact link to the plugs you have used?
Thanks,
Your car looks awesome