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What is my door missing? I have two holes...

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  1. dailyferraridriver

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    #1 dailyferraridriver, Sep 9, 2011
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    Thanks for looking - what are the two holes that I've highlighted in the pic below?

    At first I thought it was for the door light, but then I realized I already have one. I don't have my other Mondial near me, so I can't compare.

    Anyone have a clue? {3.2, btw}

    Thanks,
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  2. Wade

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    #2 Wade, Sep 9, 2011
    Access points for so-called "Paintless Dent Removal"?
     
  3. BigTex

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    #3 BigTex, Sep 9, 2011
    Top one is large enough for a pop in plastic seal.

    The bottom round hole might possibly be for a rubber bumper of some description..
     
  4. gregpdmt

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    #4 gregpdmt, Sep 9, 2011
    My Mondial T doesn't have any holes at all. Could they be holes for rust prevention?(Causmoline)
     
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    #5 BigTex, Sep 9, 2011
    Not unless the cars been painted since.

    And the oblong one would be a factory stamping one would think.

    I do think leaving them open is a good idea to free trapped moisture after washing/rain.
     
  6. dailyferraridriver

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    #6 dailyferraridriver, Sep 9, 2011
    That's my concern.

    If they aren't typical, then I assume it was part of some repair - maybe the paint-free dent removal.

    I know my car doesn't have full (or any) original paint - the paint is too good and there are slight paint drips on the bottom with a bit of overspray.

    Thanks guys,
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  7. peter_x

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    #7 peter_x, Sep 9, 2011
    Access holes like that can be for any type of dent removal, not just paintless. They should be covered with a rubber plug afterwards.
     
  8. JoeZaff

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    #8 JoeZaff, Sep 9, 2011
    FWIW, they are not on my Mondial 3.2.
     
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    #9 jgoodman, Sep 9, 2011
    Same. You may want to peak in there with a flashlight or remove the door panel to see if a door dent was ever removed that way. I bet one of those black rubber grommets would seal those holes up easily.
     
  10. Wade

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    #10 Wade, Sep 9, 2011
    Just checked, same here...
     
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    #11 davem, Sep 9, 2011
    None here on my 3.2
     
  12. mulo rampante

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    #12 mulo rampante, Sep 9, 2011
    Well, seeing this thread I just had to look. On my QV there is one hole in each door, with a rubber plug labeled "Niagara". If you draw a line from the upper hole on your door to the red courtesy light, mine are located on the halfway point. No other holes here.

    I know Birdman did some heroic rustproofing when he had my car; maybe yours saw something similar?
     
  13. Wade

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    #13 Wade, Sep 9, 2011
    O/T but www.niagaracapsandplugs.com resolves to www.caplugs.com and they've got a few things that I've been looking for.

    Thanks!
     
  14. dailyferraridriver

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    #14 dailyferraridriver, Sep 9, 2011
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    Thanks guys - the plot thickens - take a look at my other door -

    Looks like someone went to town - I'm going to look up the caplugs website and order some quickly.

    Thanks for all of the help.

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  15. JoeZaff

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    #15 JoeZaff, Sep 10, 2011
    That is crazy!
     

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