missing wheel arch liners

Discussion in 'Problems, Fixes, Tips...' started by John Beale, Apr 10, 2019.

  1. John Beale

    John Beale Copenworld Newbie

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    Now I'm a proud Copen owner I've been checking everything and there's something I didn't spot before - there are no rear wheel arch liners. I'm sure there should be - there's a ledge on the leading edge that's just asking for a layer of crud to build up on it.

    Luckily the arches aren't rusty, though I can't see any signs of where the liners would have been attached.

    I'd be grateful for any advice - should there be a single moulded insert, or does it come in sections? Is it a straightforward shape such that I could fabricate a replacement myself? Thanks!
     
  2. jez77

    jez77 Copenworld Regular

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    I didn't think they had any, at least the Aussie ones.
     
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  3. John Beale

    John Beale Copenworld Newbie

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    Thanks - do you have that flat ledge on the leading edge of the wheel arch? What stops dirt building up and causing rot?
     
  4. AFR0N1

    AFR0N1 Copenworld Regular

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    I don't think they had wheel arch liners in the rear as mine doesn't have any, apart from a tiny piece behind the bumper.
     
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  5. jez77

    jez77 Copenworld Regular

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    It doesn't rain in OZ so we don't get the rot issues :)
     
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  6. David 48

    David 48 Copenworld Newbie

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    Yes there should be rear wheel arch liners as factory fitted.
    They are reasonably simple and you should be able to make some.
    The liners are to be back only. There is no protection to the front.
     
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  7. CopenMechanism

    CopenMechanism Copenworld Newbie

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    I have just got a 2009 1.3 Copen in silver. Noticed what seemed to be a lack of rear arch liners also. Are they easy to find?
     

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