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Teddy
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Registered: 19th Jul 04
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14th Mar 05 at 13:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I need to remove the "lip" on my back arches to fit my new wheels.

With the coilovers on i cant get away with "rolling" them i actually need the lip removing.

If a grinder comes into play to remove this lip and a good dose of Waxoil - will this be enough to prevent the arch from completly disintegrating???
R Lee
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14th Mar 05 at 13:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
thats what i've done to mine
Greasemonkey
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14th Mar 05 at 13:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cut the arches off up to the bolt holes in an arch shape to follow the original shape of the arch then bond the arches back on, slap some waxoil on there or hammerite/paint the bare metal and it will be fine and give ya loads of room
Teddy
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14th Mar 05 at 13:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Excellent top job chaps

Thanks for that.
Colour-Tec Coachworks
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14th Mar 05 at 14:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What allot of people do is remove the plastic arch trim. Cut away the desired amount of metal. Then bond the arches back on, rather than use the bolts. The bolts are generally something the wheels rub on.
Teddy
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14th Mar 05 at 17:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thanks chap i have been told that - as long as a treat the inside of the arch with waxoil should the exterior be ok?
Colour-Tec Coachworks
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14th Mar 05 at 18:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah, as long as any exposed metal is covered/sealed it will be fine. If no, then you'll have future probs with rust.

[Edited on 14-03-2005 by Colour-Tec Coachworks]
PainZ
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14th Mar 05 at 18:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Richard Lee
thats what i've done to mine


your c rubbed on the rear???
R Lee
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14th Mar 05 at 18:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by PainZ
quote:
Originally posted by Richard Lee
thats what i've done to mine


your c rubbed on the rear???


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