Rear Arches

SkodiRS · 18-09-2003, 19:17

my Octy has seemed to have picked up a lot of stone chips around the bottom leading edge of the rear arches.

I was wondering whether I can get any of that coloured code plastic layer that some cars have in the same arch area....I know my wife's Yaris has some and Golfs have it to.

Any ideas?

<thinkingtomyselfmode>
may be I can blag some off Dave W....surely he can get some.
</thinktomyself mode>

Cheers.
Adrian.

p.s I've already fitted front mudflaps.

**delcac** · 18-09-2003, 21:47

IP, not colour coded but clear.

Des

SkodiRS · 18-09-2003, 22:56

Cheers Des.

Adrian.

skodaw · 18-09-2003, 22:58

Hmmm I seam to recall a recent case of receiving 4 or 5 LHD versiions - quite large may be able to adapt -- not sure if have been sent back.....will check tomorrow and let you know

Oh and yeah it's clear and (a) A Bugger to fit cleanly (b) A bugger to trim without screwing it up & (c) A good idea

SkodiRS · 18-09-2003, 23:03

Cheers Dave.

the idea was to give protection but also to cover up the existing chips...wonder if I can colour code them? I suppose it's possible as long as I use the right primer to kepp it flexible.

Cheers.
Adrian.

p.s heard anything from Chris about brakes? I've just gone for the front pads.

fen_l&k · 18-09-2003, 23:05

Adrian,

How about just applying some touch-up paint before applying the protectors, n'est pas?

Or am I missing something really obvious????

SkodiRS · 18-09-2003, 23:09

Howard,

done that already but I think you need to apply lacquer to get a good match......might have a go this weekend......seeing as I'm not able to go the Nat meet.

Cheers.
Adrian.

fen_l&k · 18-09-2003, 23:12

Wouldn't have though it would make much difference if you're going to slap a bit of clear plastic on the top??

skodaw · 18-09-2003, 23:16

Adrian

I think Howard is right -- the type of plastic used would be a nightmare to try & paint -- plus you have to heat it up to apply it correctly,so I don't think it would look good with melted paint on

I've gone for the Group N Discs & The Ferodo Pads -- end of the month for the discs I think

I was supposed to be going to the national,but my weekend cover did his back in -- and after speaking to him today - doesnt look like he'll be back in time

But glad to hear your good news

SkodiRS · 18-09-2003, 23:17

...was kind of thinking that myself.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Pity about meet..sounds like it's going to be a blast! The southern min-meet was fun so I can only imagine what the national is going to be like........

The disks price is good.....would have been tempted but with the baby on the way my modding is going to be striclty limited from now on. Pads will do for now and I'll get the fluid done at the 40k service.

Hear there's plan for a track day with us novices in mind, probably spring next year, so pads and fluid would be good with that in mind.

Thanks again for the kind words.

Cheers.
Adrian.

**GAFF** · 20-09-2003, 21:34

What about going down the road of the Focus RS, and getting what looks like a heavy duty colour coded sticker put on the part thats getting damaged. You could could it into a shape which makes it look like its supposed to be there. I tried looking for a picture on the net but they seem to have removed it for the pictures.

SkodiRS · 22-09-2003, 14:09

Gaff,

I think what you're talking about is what I have originally asked about.

Dave,

did you have any of those clear arch protector stickers left?

Cheers.
Adrian.

skodaw · 24-09-2003, 07:53

Adrian.

We have just sent back 5 LHD ones ordered in error! -- however we are waiting for the replacements,when we get them I will try them against my vRS -- if they look OK I will let you know

**GAFF** · 25-09-2003, 01:17

SkodiRS,
Sorry I didn't read the post right, working nights.

***DGW*** · 25-09-2003, 12:31

Quote:

Originally posted by skodaw in this post
[b]We have just sent back 5 LHD ones ordered in error![b]

I'm losing the plot on this one. LHD cars have different wheel arches?

18-09-2003, 19:17	#1
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Rear Arches my Octy has seemed to have picked up a lot of stone chips around the bottom leading edge of the rear arches. I was wondering whether I can get any of that coloured code plastic layer that some cars have in the same arch area....I know my wife's Yaris has some and Golfs have it to. Any ideas? <thinkingtomyselfmode> may be I can blag some off Dave W....surely he can get some. </thinktomyself mode> Cheers. Adrian. p.s I've already fitted front mudflaps. __________________ Adrian.

18-09-2003, 21:47	#2
delcac Still a **** Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 7,290 Thanks: 16 Thanked 69 Times in 54 Posts	IP, not colour coded but clear. Des __________________ The Red Devil

18-09-2003, 22:56	#3
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Cheers Des. Adrian. __________________ Adrian.

18-09-2003, 22:58	#4
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Hmmm I seam to recall a recent case of receiving 4 or 5 LHD versiions - quite large may be able to adapt -- not sure if have been sent back.....will check tomorrow and let you know Oh and yeah it's clear and (a) A Bugger to fit cleanly (b) A bugger to trim without screwing it up & (c) A good idea __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

18-09-2003, 23:03	#5
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Cheers Dave. the idea was to give protection but also to cover up the existing chips...wonder if I can colour code them? I suppose it's possible as long as I use the right primer to kepp it flexible. Cheers. Adrian. p.s heard anything from Chris about brakes? I've just gone for the front pads. __________________ Adrian.

18-09-2003, 23:05	#6
fen_l&k Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Deepest Fenland Posts: 2,559 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Adrian, How about just applying some touch-up paint before applying the protectors, n'est pas? Or am I missing something really obvious???? __________________ Howard Octavia TDi L&K in Cayenne Member of the exclusive "Social Misfits" and "Objectionable To55ers" community

18-09-2003, 23:09	#7
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Howard, done that already but I think you need to apply lacquer to get a good match......might have a go this weekend......seeing as I'm not able to go the Nat meet. Cheers. Adrian. __________________ Adrian.

18-09-2003, 23:12	#8
fen_l&k Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Deepest Fenland Posts: 2,559 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wouldn't have though it would make much difference if you're going to slap a bit of clear plastic on the top?? __________________ Howard Octavia TDi L&K in Cayenne Member of the exclusive "Social Misfits" and "Objectionable To55ers" community

18-09-2003, 23:16	#9
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Adrian I think Howard is right -- the type of plastic used would be a nightmare to try & paint -- plus you have to heat it up to apply it correctly,so I don't think it would look good with melted paint on I've gone for the Group N Discs & The Ferodo Pads -- end of the month for the discs I think I was supposed to be going to the national,but my weekend cover did his back in -- and after speaking to him today - doesnt look like he'll be back in time But glad to hear your good news __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

18-09-2003, 23:17	#10
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	...was kind of thinking that myself. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Pity about meet..sounds like it's going to be a blast! The southern min-meet was fun so I can only imagine what the national is going to be like........ The disks price is good.....would have been tempted but with the baby on the way my modding is going to be striclty limited from now on. Pads will do for now and I'll get the fluid done at the 40k service. Hear there's plan for a track day with us novices in mind, probably spring next year, so pads and fluid would be good with that in mind. Thanks again for the kind words. Cheers. Adrian. __________________ Adrian. Last edited by SkodiRS; 18-09-2003 at 23:23.

20-09-2003, 21:34	#11
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,770 Thanks: 25 Thanked 65 Times in 63 Posts	What about going down the road of the Focus RS, and getting what looks like a heavy duty colour coded sticker put on the part thats getting damaged. You could could it into a shape which makes it look like its supposed to be there. I tried looking for a picture on the net but they seem to have removed it for the pictures.

22-09-2003, 14:09	#12
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Gaff, I think what you're talking about is what I have originally asked about. Dave, did you have any of those clear arch protector stickers left? Cheers. Adrian. __________________ Adrian.

24-09-2003, 07:53	#13
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Adrian. We have just sent back 5 LHD ones ordered in error! -- however we are waiting for the replacements,when we get them I will try them against my vRS -- if they look OK I will let you know __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

25-09-2003, 01:17	#14
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,770 Thanks: 25 Thanked 65 Times in 63 Posts	SkodiRS, Sorry I didn't read the post right, working nights.

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