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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Ant on 25 October 2006, 17:27

Title: Refitting wheel arch trim
Post by: Ant on 25 October 2006, 17:27

Hi,

My mk2 has plastic trim around the wheel arch, due to a mess up by some of the people how did some work, I had tyres that where slightly to big and started to push the trim off the arch.

I can't tell how I can get the trim back on, just pushing doesn't seem to have much effect, I guess I'm missing something here.

Can anyone give me some pointers on refitting the trim?

Cheers in advance.

Title: Re: Refitting wheel arch trim
Post by: Mk2Kezza on 25 October 2006, 18:44

I'm not sure what model yours is but on my 90 big bumper they are held on by pop rivets. you'll need to get right under and have a look up - you should then see the holes.
Good luck

Title: Re: Refitting wheel arch trim
Post by: ScottMk2Gti16v on 26 October 2006, 11:22

Mine is done with pop rivets - you may find this thread of some use

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=48344.0

I ran up a small bank of grass on a country road and successfully ripped off my RHF wheel arch trim. Here's a pic to show you the rivets that were left behind....
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k277/scottcarpe/P1020074.jpg)
I'd think if your arch has been pulled off one of them it'll be difficult/impossible to 'push' it back on. You may need to get the old rivet(s) out and pop some new one's on.

Title: Re: Refitting wheel arch trim
Post by: Bluefox on 26 October 2006, 19:27

I had trouble getting the old rivets out, so a couple of drill bits later I decided to use a bradawl (on the old rivets) and some self tapping screws. It's still on, so I guess it works!