front wheel arch liners

Martin Butler · 28th February 2024, 18:33

Hi, my front nearside wheel arch liner is in need of repair, but only along the front edge, where it closes off the bumper panel, Rather than spend £50 od buying a new one, has anyone tried plastic welding a new section in,
I saw an u tube post where someone used part of a plastic bucket and using a blow torch joined a new bit to an old liner, I happen to have an old plastic bucket that's split. so a ready source of suitable material whats your thoughts, the rest of the liner is fine, its just the bottom bit that looks like its been shredded by something.

grivas · 29th February 2024, 14:51

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Originally Posted by Martin Butler

Hi, my front nearside wheel arch liner is in need of repair, but only along the front edge, where it closes off the bumper panel, Rather than spend £50 od buying a new one, has anyone tried plastic welding a new section in,
I saw an u tube post where someone used part of a plastic bucket and using a blow torch joined a new bit to an old liner, I happen to have an old plastic bucket that's split. so a ready source of suitable material whats your thoughts, the rest of the liner is fine, its just the bottom bit that looks like its been shredded by something.

Try using a soldering iron, might be more controllable, heat wise?

DMGRS · 4th March 2024, 13:44

I'd probably just buy a new liner - when they come adrift they can rip out the ABS sensor and brake wear sensor wiring. Seen this a couple of times now!

BRG75 · 4th March 2024, 18:38

Do you have stock of liners please, mine pretty bad on the tourer.

28th February 2024, 18:33	#1
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4th March 2024, 13:44	#3
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