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Offline Gti_Jamo

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Re: Arch removal
« Reply #30 on: 08 November 2013, 16:56 »
On a more positive note, my arches were spotless upon removal of the plastics. Left them off and fitted cl side mouldings but with textured bumper tops, de-arching looks pretty gash to be honest. Mines rolls with its arches back on now.


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Re: Arch removal
« Reply #31 on: 08 November 2013, 17:03 »
I'm probably going to put my arch back on when I get the new wing. Whatever's hiding under the other three can stay hidden.

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Re: Arch removal
« Reply #32 on: 08 November 2013, 18:18 »
On a more positive note, my arches were spotless upon removal of the plastics. Left them off and fitted cl side mouldings but with textured bumper tops, de-arching looks pretty gash to be honest. Mines rolls with its arches back on now.

De arching does look gash

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Re: Arch removal
« Reply #33 on: 08 November 2013, 18:31 »
Everyone's entitled to their opinion. I like them with or without.

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Re: Arch removal
« Reply #34 on: 25 November 2013, 14:23 »
Going with the tiger seal, any advice on the key areas where to apply it on the arch covers?

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Re: Arch removal
« Reply #35 on: 23 January 2014, 22:59 »
is it not best to rivet them back on. just had one fall of due it being stuck on.  :angry:

Offline Screech16v

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Re: Arch removal
« Reply #36 on: 23 January 2014, 23:06 »
If they are stuck on properly then there would be no problem  :whistle:

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Re: Arch removal
« Reply #37 on: 24 January 2014, 00:00 »
Rivets as the mess tigerseal leaves behind is impossible to get off!!!

(plus for 16 black correct vw spec/odd size rivets it's only £3 at oemandmore.co.uk  :wink: )
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Re: Arch removal
« Reply #38 on: 27 January 2014, 10:26 »
Rivets are all well and good, unless you've had the arches rolled! I use PU40 adhesive from Toolstation...exactly the same as Tiger Seal etc but only £2.50!