9 replies to this topic

[dw1]

My rear, near side liner has a vertical split about 3 inches long just slightly forward of the centre of the wheel, starting at the bottom of the liner and working upwards. There is evidence of tyre shaped scuffing generally on the liner. I know a photo would help but I forgot to take one last time I had the wheel off and its peeing it down with rain this weekend so wont get a chance. Should I get a new wheel liner or is there something I can do to safely repair the split and give the liner better clearance of the wheel?

[mcewanslager]

deffinetley wouldn't bother with a new one until youve fixed the problem and even then only repair or replace if it would effect electrical components were the tear is.

[ianrm]

If you can repiar it do so. New ones are £80 ish

[dw1]

How should it be repaired, i.e. what tools/materials are needed?

[aron916]

Slightly off topic sorry, but any advice on re-fitting the liner? i just cannot get the 2 front screw fittings to go through the panel and the liner, cannot get the liner tight enough against the panel to get the fitting though both? Any tips? Thanks

[Duncan VXR]

How should it be repaired, i.e. what tools/materials are needed?

I have fixed them in the past and used any other inner wheel arch you can get your hands on cut the bit out needed and used stikaflex to bond. 4K later still fine

I found cutting a section that has the same curve removes the need to have to hold it in place too long while it sets.

So
Stikaflex (black)
Inner wheel arch (any car is fine)
BIG scissors / hacksaw / stanley knife - which ever you prefer to do the cutting
24hrs to fully set

[danyeates]

When you come to buy it, it's called Sikaflex, not Stikaflex. Might help if you're searching on the internet. Used a lot in the boating industry.

[dw1]

thanks Danny

[Duncan VXR]

When you come to buy it, it's called Sikaflex, not Stikaflex. Might help if you're searching on the internet. Used a lot in the boating industry.

Good point great stuff

[simsy]

This reminds me of the top tips section in VIZ....