Easy DIY Trunk Handle

[Madtel4]

Easy trunk handle. Just use a zip tie. The rear panel is even softer than on my 2018.
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[showbbq]

Nice, just don't smash your fingers if they get snagged lol.

 

[raptor17GT]

that zip tie is going to wear the paint away wherever it rubs every time you pull down on it.

 

[Madtel4]

that zip tie is going to wear the paint away wherever it rubs every time you pull down on it.

If it does you cant see it from out side but you can see the marks on the rear panel. You could use a soft Velcro loop like for wires.

 

[WD Pro]

Here’s another option for you - replace the push pin with a M5 rivnut. Colour code the washers to suit your car :

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[Madtel4]

Like this.

 

[Madtel4]

WD has a better idea. Nice did you put in the nutserts?

 

[Decible]

Okay, I’m stumped....why do you need a trunk handle?

 

[Madtel4]

FYI this is the area it will rub on.

 

[WD Pro]

WD has a better idea. Nice did you put in the nutserts?

I did, an M5 insert fits the push pin holes perfectly and I put a penny washer on the back to spread the load - the washer took a bit of fiddling to get in place :

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[Madtel4]

Okay, I’m stumped....why do you need a trunk handle?

If you pull the trunk down and touch the black rear panel it scratches.

 

[Decible]

If you pull the trunk down and touch the black rear panel it scratches.

Awww I ceramic coated mine....so far so good. It’s been a year and no scratches. My 16 got pretty bad though.

 

[wilkinda65]

I use the edge of the rear spoiler. Never had an issue

 

[Reddirocket27]

Okay, I’m stumped....why do you need a trunk handle?

I never understood this. The trunk isn't heavy at all, just reach up, grab the painted part, and gently pull down. Yes, the black panel can scratch, but it's not a show car. A little plastic polish and it'll buff right out. I think it more a "do it bc I can" type deal.

 

[Mazman]

That is why you have the MACH 1 badge you just put your fingers there and close.

The only thing the faux gas cap/GT badge on the export model is any good for is when closing the deck lid

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