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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: BoSelecta on 30 August 2013, 14:36

Title: Daft question number 1 - Arches
Post by: BoSelecta on 30 August 2013, 14:36

Hi all - new to the scene so forgive my ignorance.

I was wondering what the difference is between these 2 types of arches and how you could go about converting the former to the latter (if possible):

Painted arches to match over all body work colour:

(http://i69.servimg.com/u/f69/12/89/17/77/eurp_011.jpg)

What seems to be 'standard' black textured arches in plastic:

(http://www.parts-specs.com/photos/0604900-Volkswagen-Golf-GTI-1986.jpg)

Thanks!

Title: Re: Daft question number 1 - Arches
Post by: Mk2_tel on 30 August 2013, 18:05

Pic one is part of the shell

Pic two are plastic clip on so to speak

Small bumper is big pic one and pic two is
Classed as big bumper

Title: Re: Daft question number 1 - Arches
Post by: Thom89 on 30 August 2013, 19:14

As above, first pic looks like the arches have been "pulled" this is metal work to the body, and involves welding, filling and painting

The 2nd pic shows a G60 Golf, with its correct factory fit wheel arch extensions

Thom