Chrome boot trim .

Mike X

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The chrome trim on my Spyder’s boot handle is quite tatty , cracked and peeling .
Can it be separated from the painted part or is it a complete unit ?
I have messaged europarts about a week ago but no response from the used parts division , the new parts guy messaged me straight back about some vents I ordered .
Thanks .

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Lozzer

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Remembering from when i did the number plate lights, yes the chrome part looked like it was seperate from the rest of it, the not so good news was it looked like it was hot glued on so i never bothered it, not wanting to make it worse or break it trying to seperate it.
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TimR

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It’ plastic and coated somehow in a surprisingly robust “ alumized” chrome effect finish....!
It will pry off. It is pressed to the panel via several plastic studs on the back. These break off very easily....!

EDIT- Completely different to the coupe, so ignore the above !
 
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Mike X

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Ok , thanks Guys , I might see if I can get a replacement , there again I might end up with something not that much better if I go down the used parts route .
I tried touching it up with a chrome paint pen , worked really well on the vent rings on the dash , Not so much on the boot handle , bit better though , might just live with it for now .
 

Mike X

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There’s one currently on eBay that might be what you’re looking for. Personally I’m just looking for one rear number plate light lens which are contained in the unit. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MASERATI...764702?hash=item33f1e6c45e:g:XFgAAOSwjqVZAyyl
Sorry Davidc , I didn’t see your post at first , I looked at that one but it is a bit different to mine , my Spyder chrome goes all the way underneath where the lights are so not sure if it will fit ?
I have just messaged the seller , worth a shot .
This is a pic of one similar to mine , also on E-bay , but the chrome is wo4se than mine .


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Andyk

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A few have had the chrome bit on the boot on their GT's wrapped. Cheaper option as they can do it in chrome or body colour or whatever you like.
 

Mike X

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Sorry Davidc , I didn’t see your post at first , I looked at that one but it is a bit different to mine , my Spyder chrome goes all the way underneath where the lights are so not sure if it will fit ?
I have just messaged the seller , worth a shot .
This is a pic of one similar to mine , also on E-bay , but the chrome is wo4se than mine .


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Ok , so the E-bay seller messaged me back saying it will fit my Spyder , I have pressed the buy it now button ........... we shall see , fingers crossed .
 

Davidc

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Ok , so the E-bay seller messaged me back saying it will fit my Spyder , I have pressed the buy it now button ........... we shall see , fingers crossed .
As you say Mike, fingers crossed! If you end up with a spare number plate light fitting after this then let me know, as I'm still after one.