While shopping around on the internet for my wish list of new suspension parts, I found a rather small, but very needed item at Welsh Enterprises. Since i've owned my car and detail it almost every weekend in the spring and summer, I've noticed that my boot release button was an ugly black button. Thinking that was normal, I have averted my eyes as much as possible...until I found this! only $15

To install, simply use a small screwdriver to wiggle the entire button from its hole (careful with that chrome) use a little goo-gone to soak on the old button cover, and slide a razor blade edge under it to begin working the old button off. Install is the reverse. make note of how the button goes in, at first I had the tabs going the wrong way, so consider just allowing the new buttons sticky side to rest on its new home, then put the button in the chrome strip, then press it down firmly.

Tell your significant others so it can arrive before Christmas.

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Thanks! I have been thinking the same thing, I thought it should my bulb had blown in the switch it was so dark! then I found out there is no bulb.

 

My 2006 Victory Edition already has the green one. Guess it must have been part of that package.

Jack

 

My 2001 XKR has the nicer larger polished growler also, but with a black background.

My 2003 S-Type has the ugly one, however.

 

h2o, you couldn't have bulk ordered and then sent them to us all for less than the $25 they want to send one to me? This matches my bonnet badge and wheel centers. Now I want it. And the button assembly wiggles out without having to access it from the inside, you say? That's nice.

Enjoy your Christmas present.

 

The question is do they do them in other colours, I would not mind a red one for my XKR

 

It weighs less than a piece of paper, I can easily buy you one and forward it to you if u want.

 

I am wondering, as they look a different type to the original if you can color code them to your car as you can with the wheel centres .

I would buy a couple just to have a go

I would be more than happy to pay you via PayPal Matt up front if you would be so kind?

 

they only come in green xkracer...at least this one does.

If I can get a few more people to commit to a purchase, It'll be easier to split the $10 minimum shipping charge to get it to me.

 

Just thinking out loud, are you thinking the very back of that badge is what is green, then the growler is just in a clear 'half bubble'? And that putting a different color 'back' on it will reflect the new color?

If so, then I'll order three, 2 for you and 1 for mohrd. let me know

 

That is exactly what I am thinking

 

When I ordered a new one it came BLACK btw.....

 

2001 XK Conv - Mine is Black, but if a 'red' one should pop up, I'm game...

 

I completely forgot all about this

Are you still up for sending a couple to me Matt if I PayPal you the money?

 

Sure guys, in order that everyone doesn't have to spend $12 for shipping that should cost $0.44 (US), I can order a handfill, get the ones out to you XKracer, and then mail the others to US peeps. Just need to know who wants one. Mohrd already got his squared away, IIRC.

deadboy, you got a black? you look at it under sunlight, it is a dark green if you don't give it a really close inspection.

Mine is green (obviously) but it may be simply a clear growler cap atop a colored base, in which case, XKracer can easily figure out how to make them appear red.

 

Matt, is there anyway to deactivate that button if I want to keep the trunk secure?

 

That's easy the plug is under the trunk cover, simply disconnect it


Matt could you please message me your PayPal address and price, I will take 3 to experiment with, I will gift the money to you so you will get no charges.

Thanks

 

I forgot about this too. Not sure it's the same set up on my X-type but Welsh lists it in the X-type parts. Just pry it out? Now I want one again! Help!!!! I just can't pay $40 shipping for a $16 part just because I'm way up north.

 

Its only going to cost a couple more dollars for shipping to add another unit to my order, so if you want to send me $16, + $2, + $4 (to canada), I can take care of that. PM me and i'll get you my paypal addy...or you can snail mail me a money order.

 

I'm ordering an extra button for you mohrd, just in case; let me know if you want it this week.