Hi, I've had my 2s for about 18 months now and since getting it have been plagued with the problem of flaking inner wheel arches. I don't think this is any sort of major corrosion problem, but cosmetically its annoying. The dealer (Specialist Cars Malton) has repainted them a couple of times and although the problem is not as bad this time round (small blisters), the telltale signs are reappearing. Is this common and if so has anyone got a patent cure like some sort of flexible paint / underseal mix? I'd also wondered about the judicious use of Hammerite! Cheers, Chris
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Flaking Wheel Arches anyone?
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John Maddox
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I put Dinatrol 3125 (similar to Waxoyl) around the wheel arch as well and works a treat. Best on dark colours as it is nearly black.
mike cooper
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Hi Maurice
Just after I aquired my 993 about four years ago I had the back leading edges of all four wheel arches cleaned up and blown in by Specialised Paintwork at Reading. Carl there was very good and suggested they make some templates up out of card and cut out some protective film covers. This was done using 3M tape similar to what is used to protect helicopter rotar blades. Three and a half years on there is no sign whatever of stone peppering. The tape goes slightly yellow with the passing of time but if you keep the template you can easily cut out a new set and apply them again. You have to look really hard to see that they have been applied.
Regards
Mike Cooper
Just after I aquired my 993 about four years ago I had the back leading edges of all four wheel arches cleaned up and blown in by Specialised Paintwork at Reading. Carl there was very good and suggested they make some templates up out of card and cut out some protective film covers. This was done using 3M tape similar to what is used to protect helicopter rotar blades. Three and a half years on there is no sign whatever of stone peppering. The tape goes slightly yellow with the passing of time but if you keep the template you can easily cut out a new set and apply them again. You have to look really hard to see that they have been applied.
Regards
Mike Cooper
Hi Maurice and thanks for to everyone else for the input!
I think I'll get in touch with John at Specialist cars and see if he thinks their paint guys who did the original work missed a trick.
When it gets put right, I guess I should use your 'cure'. What are the products and how did you apply them?
Cheers,
Chris
I think I'll get in touch with John at Specialist cars and see if he thinks their paint guys who did the original work missed a trick.
When it gets put right, I guess I should use your 'cure'. What are the products and how did you apply them?
Cheers,
Chris
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