Spyder owners: Anyone bothered by the holes...

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...that remain behind the side Spyder emblems when the top is down, where the top buttresses go? I am! Stay tuned!
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you’re my hero bob - you are totally unfazed to do whatever it takes to get your car exactly how you want it.

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I appreciate the compliment! When I get an idea in my head I like to see it through, and many in the P-car world have provided a lot of help over the years, such as Tom is now!
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With a lot of help from Tom, there are now plugs for the Spyder (and Speedster) top holes when the top is down! These are 3D-printed, thin pieces that one just needs to paint or wrap in Satin Black to match the surrounding area, and held in with small pieces of velcro at each side. We are working on the details so those that are interested can get a pair so stay tuned!
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Here is the backside of the plug and hole to show where I attached the velcro:
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Bob and I worked together to develop that 3D-printable model. Bob's is printed on a Form 3 resin printer, to give it more of a factory look. Not sure what Bob used to paint it, but it looks like a darn good match for the surrounding material. Maybe he'll share. :) If anyone wants a set, PM or email me and I'm happy to print/send a set of unpainted blanks for $10 to cover shipping (in the US) and plastic. :)

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Thanks Tom, you did the hard work! I used Satin Black vinyl that II had leftover but I first painted them to get the sides with Krylon Satin Black, but I am sure any brand of that color will suffice.
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Bob & Tom

You guys are Da Best!!!! Thank you so much!
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Awesome!!! I *knew* I was gonna see a follow up on this sooner or later, lol

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You got that right...I was not going to let up until there was a solution!
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