Anyone removed there front arch linings??

[rfn_hodgson]

I had to remove mine as it had just deteriorated to nothing and was wondering if the problem with my soaked cabin filter could have anything to do with this

[rfn_hodgson]

Anyone?

[dom]

Why did you completely remove them? Mine are almost worn through at the bottoms but I wouldn't remove the whole thing just because of that.

[rfn_hodgson]

They were starting to come loose on the sides and we're flapping by the end of it so I just removed them and problem solved..... But another one arises

[Nino]

well my wheel ripped half of my drivers one apart, does that count?

[Wayne]

Better off to replace them, the amount of crap you collect without them is unreal

[mcgee9t2]

+1. Also isn't the back of the arch waxed not painted. Therefore when stones and sh!t flicks up inside the arch it could take the wax off and leave bare metal. Which could then rust from the inside out?


Could be wrong on this though...

[Wayne]

+1. Also isn't the back of the arch waxed not painted. Therefore when stones and sh!t flicks up inside the arch it could take the wax off and leave bare metal. Which could then rust from the inside out?

I think you could be correct, the mk5 suffers as the arch liner rubs through the wax and they start rusting.

Bmw's and Merc's around the same age suffer big time from the same issue

[Luke1981]

+1. Also isn't the back of the arch waxed not painted. Therefore when stones and sh!t flicks up inside the arch it could take the wax off and leave bare metal. Which could then rust from the inside out?

I think you could be correct, the mk5 suffers as the arch liner rubs through the wax and they start rusting.

Bmw's and Merc's around the same age suffer big time from the same issue

This is correct. My front nearside wing has blistering caused by rust from the inside of the arch. I took it to VW as they stated that there is a 10 year paint guarantee.  Was told this is a common problem with the MK4 as stated above. Because of the fact that the vehicle had no paint service in the past that I wasn't covered.  Eventually I will need to replace the wing or take it off and get it treated and resprayed.