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Title: Need arches rolled..! Anyone know where in Cornwall..?
Post by: s_boulton02 on 03 September 2009, 16:21

Hi guys, i have had my Keskin Kt1s on for a while now, problem is they are a little wide on the rear and I really need to get the arches rolled, but living in cornwall getting anything done is a pain in the ass...! Anyone got any ideas where I can get this done down here.

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Cheers

(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy275/s_boulton/keskin1.jpg)

(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy275/s_boulton/keskin2.jpg)

Title: Re: Need arches rolled..! Anyone know where in Cornwall..?
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 04 September 2009, 15:18

How on earth does that need rolling? Looks like you're still on tractor suspension!

Have you thought about giving it a go yourself? Jack it up, wheel off, plastic arch off and whack it with a big hammer, then seal the plastic arch back on.

Title: Re: Need arches rolled..! Anyone know where in Cornwall..?
Post by: s_boulton02 on 06 September 2009, 11:38

I know it needs lowering a bit more than 40mm but the back tyres are getting b!tched by the arches..!! and wanna get them done first, would rather get some1 to do it..!

Title: Re: Need arches rolled..! Anyone know where in Cornwall..?
Post by: hammerdrew on 07 September 2009, 09:42

Where in corn are you? Liking the silver gti.. Not many Around! And did you paint the door handles yourself??

Title: Re: Need arches rolled..! Anyone know where in Cornwall..?
Post by: s_boulton02 on 07 September 2009, 18:08

I live in Falmouth mate, you know any1 that rolls arches?  yea painted the door handles myself, was 1 of the first things i done a few years ago. They are just rear handles from a 5 door..!

Title: Re: Need arches rolled..! Anyone know where in Cornwall..?
Post by: hammerdrew on 08 September 2009, 17:06

Not sure where in falmouth but pretty sure there is a place in Truro. Will try Nd find out mate! Try searching garages in Truro you might get lucky! I just can't remember where or if it's still there! There might be a place in st agnes still too...? Nice handles yeah... What paint did u use etc????

Title: Re: Need arches rolled..! Anyone know where in Cornwall..?
Post by: s_boulton02 on 09 September 2009, 09:19

Cheers mate, where abouts you based..? for the handles just gave them a good rub down got some good plastic primer, under coat the top coat and laquer..! got it all from Hex Holdings at Cardrew Industrial estate over Redruth. great place for all that stuff..!

Title: Re: Need arches rolled..! Anyone know where in Cornwall..?
Post by: hammerdrew on 09 September 2009, 12:29

I lived in st agnes for a while but in London now! Know all that area very well... Wicked place to live!! ;)

Title: Re: Need arches rolled..! Anyone know where in Cornwall..?
Post by: Wayne on 09 September 2009, 13:09

Slam it and lose the plastic arches.

Title: Re: Need arches rolled..! Anyone know where in Cornwall..?
Post by: nige_s on 09 September 2009, 13:37

Quote from: jamie_pyrite on 04 September 2009, 15:18

How on earth does that need rolling? Looks like you're still on tractor suspension!

Have you thought about giving it a go yourself? Jack it up, wheel off, plastic arch off and whack it with a big hammer, then seal the plastic arch back on.

I prefer rolling nice round chunky piece of wood wedged between the tyre and lip to be rolled.  Abit more control than tw*ting it with a hammer.

An old baseball bat or wooden hand/banister rail works well.

Title: Re: Need arches rolled..! Anyone know where in Cornwall..?
Post by: rocketron on 30 September 2009, 08:44

dunno if you got your archesd done but RK engineering have an arch roller and there in st agnes.
http://www.rk-engineering.co.uk/ and ask jeremy about his corrado. amazing car.  :cool: