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Posted By: conan Wheel arch repair - 21st Jan 2013 3:43pm
Hi All
My daughter has managed to sort of flatten a rear wheel arch on a Nissan Primera hatch by rubbing it on a metal gate.
Does anyone know who can repair it,its a red colour non metallic but shes not got much money.
Thanks in advance smile
Posted By: sam_w Re: Wheel arch repair - 21st Jan 2013 7:17pm
If it was me I would be on ebay or looking in scrap yards for a new one tbh, the price of getting and fitting it would be alot less than repair & respray.
Posted By: DavidB Re: Wheel arch repair - 21st Jan 2013 8:50pm
It's a rear arch, you can't replace it, it has to be cut out or at least panel beaten. This tends to be expensive, but it can be done on the cheap (at home) with car body filler if you don't want to spend a lot. If you do it this way, spend a load of time getting it right and it'll be as good as new.
Posted By: _Ste_ Re: Wheel arch repair - 21st Jan 2013 8:53pm
Get plastic over arches, job done.
Posted By: conan Re: Wheel arch repair - 22nd Jan 2013 12:31am
Ok thanks for the advice guys,i could model one from bodyfiller i spose,when it gets warmer i might have a go.
Ste where would i get them plastic things mate,dont think ive seen them,is it the same thing as used to be seen on xr2`s?
Conan
Posted By: kemirakid Re: Wheel arch repair - 22nd Jan 2013 11:43am
Try the body repair shop down by moreton shore on the left its called whittle and hide. Good and reasonable
Posted By: _Ste_ Re: Wheel arch repair - 22nd Jan 2013 12:46pm
Not sure if they're available for all cars, have a look on eBay.

If the paint has been broken though I would recommend a proper repair as it will start to rust.

There's a few lads on here that do body repairs.
Posted By: _Ste_ Re: Wheel arch repair - 22nd Jan 2013 12:48pm
Can you put a photo of the damage up bud?
Posted By: conan Re: Wheel arch repair - 22nd Jan 2013 5:59pm
Thanks mate,yep ill get a pic tomorrow.
Posted By: ConanG Re: Wheel arch repair - 24th Jan 2013 12:31am
I can always give a quote
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