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(Message started by: pin4apple on Nov 1^st, 2007, 1:04pm)

Title: Rusty Back Arches
Post by pin4apple on Nov 1^st, 2007, 1:04pm

Hi how do i mask the back rear arches, i got a quote but cannot afford to have them done properly, can i get a trim for them or ive seen some silver arches you can put on them what do you think?

Title: Re: Rusty Back Arches
Post by Tons_of_fun on Nov 1^st, 2007, 1:41pm

Hi m8.The chrome arches you have mentioned are for a mk3 granada.They will fit your arches but (imo) look a little odd with the chrome finish,& are a little short (dont extend to the sills).However i fitted a set of s/h ones to a friends ghia,but because the chrome finish was quite dull (been in the corner of a mouldy garage for years ;D),i flatted the surface back & painted them body colour.When fitted they looked like "flared" arches.A nice sporty touch i think ;D

Title: Re: Rusty Back Arches
Post by pin4apple on Nov 1^st, 2007, 2:02pm

Hi what is s/h please, im a woman dont know these things lol, sounds good tho

Title: Re: Rusty Back Arches
Post by mr._floppy on Nov 1^st, 2007, 2:39pm

( S/H ) Second Hand 8)

Bubbly wheel arches are common on these cars, something to do with the plastic bumper I'm told.

If you're a budding Henry Moore or Rodin ( that's Sculptors to you uncouth lot ) you can de-rust the arch and fill with Cataloy or some such filler and re-paint.