I would really like to do this, are there any tips/advice before I start in on it? Thanks in advance.

 

Dunno about the 6th gens, but its easy as heck on a 5th gen. I just took that plastic trunk panel off- made a little blockoff for the hole with fiberglass, and then did some light weight body filler to bring it level with the panel- then painted the panel.

 

you could always buy a trunk lid off an 06-07 in your same color...they are already shaved locks i believe

 

Silverbullit was selling an o6-07 trunk lid a few weeks back.

 

On mine I just ground down the lock and the used body filler, but I forgot to disconnect the lock for the latch so of course it cracked a bit. My advice is like bumpin said, but just take out the lock completely, put in fiberglass, bondo it, and sand. Best way though is to weld in a circle, and then bondo it.

You can see the outline where it settled in from the trunk slamming, but if its unconnected you have no worries. Also it looks way better over stock IMO, I hate keyholes.

 

here are some pics form a recent post, hope they help??


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Originally Posted by 7801MonteMan
not the right way to do that at all! Sorry to say that. But the correct way would to remove and patch panel and weld then put a very thin layer of your choice "bondo" over it then prep and paint.

 

Thanks for the responses/ideas! Your guys' trunks look great! I'm definitely doin mine now that I know how good it looks.

 

I friend just bought a base model 05 mc and it doesnt have a keyhole , is that normal for an 05 base?

 

I think that's what they're saying. This will give me more experience with body work so I'm psyched. And other than the panel being painted, seems like it's gonna be a cheap move. Will post pics when done with bodywork before paint. Oh and pics were a big help 3831 thanks!

 

yes all the 05-07 doesn't have key hole.