Wheel arch liners/protectors
#1 Wheel arch liners/protectors
Given the complexity of the E-Type wheel arch and all those lovely nooks and crannies where tin worm can find a home, I thought I might search for aftermarket wheel arch protectors. OK, so not for the purists, but I want to use my E and not worry about stone chips and crud accumulating in the arches! Has anybody come across these? I can't find anything online...
Andrew
1970 SII 2+2 (being restored), 1969 MGC, 1984 XJ-SC
1970 SII 2+2 (being restored), 1969 MGC, 1984 XJ-SC
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#2 Re: Wheel arch liners/protectors
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
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#3 Re: Wheel arch liners/protectors
Thanks for the link Danny. I'll have a look at that. I take it you are pleased with the results.
Andrew
1970 SII 2+2 (being restored), 1969 MGC, 1984 XJ-SC
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#4 Re: Wheel arch liners/protectors
Hi Andrew, I haven't used this myself as my car only shows its face in fair weather.....This is just an idea I had arising from you enquiring but seems a reasonable non obtrusive solution to me.
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
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Spray stone chip and overcoat with body colour.......Steve
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#6 Re: Wheel arch liners/protectors
That's a given....
Danny
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#7 Re: Wheel arch liners/protectors
At £130 per square metre it's a very expensive idea !!
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#8 Re: Wheel arch liners/protectors
And pointless! I have driven my OTS over 50,000 and never seen the need for anything like this. There are many others here who use their cars regularly and none have bothered to add protection.
David Jones
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S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
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#9 Re: Wheel arch liners/protectors
I thought the OP was looking for wheel arch liners rather than PPF?
Darryl
1964 S1 FHC 3.8 opalescent maroon
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#10 Re: Wheel arch liners/protectors
Essentially he was after protection. Someone use to do wheel arch lining they were £182 a pair but out of stock now.
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
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#11 Re: Wheel arch liners/protectors
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I will investigate the film option. I will be using my E and it will get mucky, so I do want decent protection!
Andrew
1970 SII 2+2 (being restored), 1969 MGC, 1984 XJ-SC
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#12 Re: Wheel arch liners/protectors
Hi, I have an all aluminium e type and used sheet neoprene, cut to shape and glued to the wheel arches in an attempt to protect the delicate ally from damage caused by flying stones. The neoprene is closed cell, doesn’t retain water and hoses off clean after an outing.
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#13 Re: Wheel arch liners/protectors
So do I……
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