Anyone know the best way to fix a rusted inner wheel arch? It is only about 2" square on each side. :confused:

u can buy replacments including seals be a bit of work involved tho

Don't wont to put new sections in as I don't have a welding plant and the car can't move (engine in bits). Don't even have a power supply. Was wondering if anyone had done it with chemical metal or fiberglass ect and if so a guide on how they did it.

Don't wont to put new sections .

 

Then expect it to come back again quickly. Rust is like cancer. Needs chopping out. Especially round the arches as it rusts from the inside.

Then expect it to come back again quickly. Rust is like cancer. Needs chopping out. Especially round the arches as it rusts from the inside.

 

So true...

 

.....I had the usual spot on the off side rear wheel arch done 4 years ago. It was just a small bubble but it has just come back now...

 

Richard ;)

Will have to speak to a few guys at work and see if any of them have a generator and a portable welding plant then. Where is the best place to get the panels and any idea of cost?

MJP and price depends on what you need. IMHO, save the cash and get it done by a competant bodyshop. Not discounting your ability, obviously it's good to try things, but make sure you use decent seam sealers/waxoils and weld the panel in the correct way so as not to promote further corrosion.

Will have to speak to a few guys at work and see if any of them have a generator and a portable welding plant then. Where is the best place to get the panels and any idea of cost?

 

Mike Feeney - MJP Autos in the traders section mate.

 

Not sure of the cost though....

 

Richard

Was goin to rub it down to bare metal use some kurust then fill the bit I trimmed away with chemical metal and clean the underside of the inner arch and cover with waxoil, already got all the stuff from work and friends but now I might aswell do it right as am spending a fortune on it now anyway. Cheers for the replys guys

Rubbing one side won't effect the origins of the rust though. So rubbing down and applying rust treatment on metal that has tin worm behind it isn't solving the issue.

 

But as to your own admittance, you might as well do it right and not have to do it again.

 

Good luck mate. :)

Ta bud ;)

Will have to speak to a few guys at work and see if any of them have a generator and a portable welding plant then. Where is the best place to get the panels and any idea of cost?

http://www.zcentre.co.uk do replacements start at bout £85 or 0115967356