wheel arch covers
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wheel arch covers
Hi everyone,
Today I bit the bullet and repaired a small bubble of rust which had returned on the rear wheel arch,about an inch and a half long.
The job turned out quite well and I took the opertunity to protect the entire inside of the arch with rust inhibiter,hammerite and finally spray wax.
My other volvo,the S40 has some nice protective plastic wheel arch protectors as standard and I though how great it would be if you could get something
similar for the 480. Then I spotted this add on Ebay.....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-TRIM-CHROM ... 3a67a9ef4b
Any thoughts....the black ones look good but is it kosher.....
Today I bit the bullet and repaired a small bubble of rust which had returned on the rear wheel arch,about an inch and a half long.
The job turned out quite well and I took the opertunity to protect the entire inside of the arch with rust inhibiter,hammerite and finally spray wax.
My other volvo,the S40 has some nice protective plastic wheel arch protectors as standard and I though how great it would be if you could get something
similar for the 480. Then I spotted this add on Ebay.....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-TRIM-CHROM ... 3a67a9ef4b
Any thoughts....the black ones look good but is it kosher.....
1992 480 Turbo Auto with richmod
- grafi
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Re: wheel arch covers
Hey,
Trims like this collects mud, water, etc. the arch will start to rust again much sooner, causing more damage, because you wont see. Just my 2 cp.
Trims like this collects mud, water, etc. the arch will start to rust again much sooner, causing more damage, because you wont see. Just my 2 cp.
2002 Volvo C70 Cabriolet B5204T4
1995 Volvo 480 'Modell 95' + B18FT + Richmod (sold)
1995 Volvo 480 'Modell 95' + B18FT + Richmod (sold)
Re: wheel arch covers
You see these often on old Mercs to hide rusty wheel arches and to indicate the social position of the driver.
after over 10 years parted with the 1995 Volvo 480 ES 2.0
Re: wheel arch covers
Thanks chaps.....think i'll move on from that one
1992 480 Turbo Auto with richmod
- grafi
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Re: wheel arch covers
a proper renovation of the arches with a good paint after, its the best choice imo.rhigga wrote:Thanks chaps.....think i'll move on from that one
2002 Volvo C70 Cabriolet B5204T4
1995 Volvo 480 'Modell 95' + B18FT + Richmod (sold)
1995 Volvo 480 'Modell 95' + B18FT + Richmod (sold)
- Captain Slow
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Re: wheel arch covers
I think (though I've only read not tried this) that the front wheel arch liners from the 440/460 fits with a little modification, then you would have similar spray protection to that which the front arches have.
Previously....
Whitney - 95 N White celebration No.449/480 now with Ladyforatey
Lula - 94 M Volvo 480GT Sold on...
Daphne - 95 M volvo 440si 1.8 73,000K (sold :()
Whitney - 95 N White celebration No.449/480 now with Ladyforatey
Lula - 94 M Volvo 480GT Sold on...
Daphne - 95 M volvo 440si 1.8 73,000K (sold :()
- bigdickbuster
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Re: wheel arch covers
It looks disgusting. I mean about the shitty chrome arch covers. Your hand will withered when you will use this to your car
1986 480 ES, model year '87, 217 Red - Reliable mate
ex 1990 480 TURBO, model year '90, 231 Red This car was a mistake
ex 1990 480 TURBO, model year '90, 231 Red This car was a mistake
Re: wheel arch covers
How about some of these Ricer-style bolt-on wheel arches also often seen on Motorsport Porsches? You will have to cut your original arches a bit to use the extra room they provide, but with fitting wheels they can really look great. I still think about adding some if my Turbo ever becomes a rat-racer.
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Re: wheel arch covers
2002 Volvo C70 Cabriolet B5204T4
1995 Volvo 480 'Modell 95' + B18FT + Richmod (sold)
1995 Volvo 480 'Modell 95' + B18FT + Richmod (sold)
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Re: wheel arch covers
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- bigdickbuster
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Re: wheel arch covers
Use polyester resin and glass mat. It's cheap and gives good effects.
1986 480 ES, model year '87, 217 Red - Reliable mate
ex 1990 480 TURBO, model year '90, 231 Red This car was a mistake
ex 1990 480 TURBO, model year '90, 231 Red This car was a mistake