How do you shave the trunk lock? Do we just need to weld a piece of metal in its place and then bondo over it to make it smooth?

Thanks for your time.

ryan

 

I had my trunk lock shaved and the high rise SS/SC wing shaved as well. here is a pic of the thread of when it was in the shop getting done.

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/appearance-48/going-into-body-shop-today-44761/

they did use a piece of metal to weld the hole shut, and then they ground that smooth and blended it all in really nice and painted it. It came out awesome.

 

hey 06blacksc, how much did that cost you to shave your trunk

 

I got mine shaved, but I did it myself..I took the lock assembly out and then I took an old door I had laying around and cut out a piece of it the size of a half dollar and welded it in, smoothed it out, and painted it..I havent had any problems with it either, and you wouldnt be able to tell I even did it..It looks factory


P.S. This is an old pic of my car that I had just to show you.

 

It cost me only $200. I'm really good friends with a guy in a body shop so i get some really good rates.

 

wow that's a lot of $

but it does look hella good though

 

that is actuall cheap for something like that. there is alot of hours in grinding/welding/filling/prep/more sanding/painting/color sanding and buffing. not to mention cost of materials.

this is probably a $500 plus job to anyone who walks in off the street.