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Wheel Arch Liners
saigonij - 15/8/08 at 07:32 AM

Even going slowly up and down the road causes stones to be thrown up in side the rear arches, so i imagine at higher road speeds there might be the possibility of damage?

So i want to line the inside with some sort of material. First choice was rubber - maybe 4 - 6mm thick.

What would be other peoples thoughts?

westf27 - 15/8/08 at 07:36 AM

dont go slowly then!

Thick poly body sealer or plastic spiky door mat would help to reduce the impact

Humbug - 15/8/08 at 08:01 AM

Laminated flooring underlay foam. It's about 5mm thick and very light

saigonij - 15/8/08 at 08:14 AM

oh - i like the under floor foam idea - can get it from b&Q i guess too?

myke pocock - 15/8/08 at 08:32 AM

I have painted my wheel arches with a thick rubber solution that is used on roofs for waterproofing. It came from B & Q and I cannot remember the name of it as I am at work. It is not a B & Q own brand though. Two coats gives a nice thick layer but I have not driven my car yet so cannot comment on whether it does the job but it looks OK to me.

DarrenW - 15/8/08 at 08:50 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
Laminated flooring underlay foam. It's about 5mm thick and very light



Not a bad idea but the stuff ive used comes in big rolls and therefore costs a bit.
What about thin rubber mat used for flooring, ive seen smaller bits for sale at the shows before.

I didnt use anything and not suffered any ill effects.

nick205 - 15/8/08 at 09:20 AM

3k miles at many speeds over many road surfaces and no problems with my arches front or rear.

Once you get going you can't here anything anyway

saigonij - 15/8/08 at 10:47 AM

ok, maybe im worrying too much then...