480 Wheel Arches

Mark2 · Apr 20th, 2014, 17:26

Can any one help! My beloved 1990 480ES needs work carried out on her 2 back wheel arches due to the dreaded rust problem. However, not knowing anything about body work I have been given conflicting quotes from garages ect as to how much work is actually required on the arches right from a full arches rebuild to just an infill. Quiet frankly, I dont know who to believe and I am wondering if any one out their can give me some pointers or advise I live in the West Midlands.

AcidicDavey · Apr 20th, 2014, 17:34

All the rot needs to be cut out or it will just spread again. Sadly it's a case of doing it properly or not bothering at all.

doingitsideways · Apr 20th, 2014, 19:12

Couldn't agree more with what Davey says.

I bought one of my 480s 2 years ago, after it apparently having the arches professionally repaired...
Much as it breaks my heart, in a few weeks, I'll be breaking said car as the tin worm has reared it's ugly head and even the filler has cracked a fair way up one of the rear panels above the arch.

It is truely frightening how fast rust can ravage one of these once it's got a grip.

Do it properly, or don't waste your money.

Steve

Ulrikas PA · Apr 21st, 2014, 08:46

Did I read in VOC that Skandix are doing rear arch repair panels now !
That should solve the problem

AcidicDavey · Apr 21st, 2014, 22:33

^^^^^^
Looks like it...

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...eel-arch/1077/

triumphtoledo · Apr 22nd, 2014, 10:47

If you want impartial advice on bodywork, bring the car to me... I'm only in Stourport.

R

Apr 20th, 2014, 17:26	#1
Mark2 New Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2014 17:28 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Quarry Bank Brierley Hill	480 Wheel Arches Can any one help! My beloved 1990 480ES needs work carried out on her 2 back wheel arches due to the dreaded rust problem. However, not knowing anything about body work I have been given conflicting quotes from garages ect as to how much work is actually required on the arches right from a full arches rebuild to just an infill. Quiet frankly, I dont know who to believe and I am wondering if any one out their can give me some pointers or advise I live in the West Midlands.

Apr 20th, 2014, 17:34	#2
AcidicDavey Younger Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 00:10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hereford	All the rot needs to be cut out or it will just spread again. Sadly it's a case of doing it properly or not bothering at all. __________________ Current cars 98 V70 AWD - The Volvo with a twist! 96 Volvo 850 R Estate x2 01 Alfa 166 3.0 V6 'Zender'. + LY Clio 182

Apr 20th, 2014, 19:12	#3
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Couldn't agree more with what Davey says. I bought one of my 480s 2 years ago, after it apparently having the arches professionally repaired... Much as it breaks my heart, in a few weeks, I'll be breaking said car as the tin worm has reared it's ugly head and even the filler has cracked a fair way up one of the rear panels above the arch. It is truely frightening how fast rust can ravage one of these once it's got a grip. Do it properly, or don't waste your money. Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Apr 21st, 2014, 22:33	#5
AcidicDavey Younger Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 00:10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hereford	^^^^^^ Looks like it... http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...eel-arch/1077/ __________________ Current cars 98 V70 AWD - The Volvo with a twist! 96 Volvo 850 R Estate x2 01 Alfa 166 3.0 V6 'Zender'. + LY Clio 182

Apr 22nd, 2014, 10:47	#6
triumphtoledo Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2024 14:16 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Worcs	re If you want impartial advice on bodywork, bring the car to me... I'm only in Stourport. R

Apr 21st, 2014, 08:46	#4
Ulrikas PA Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ex-owner: V60 D6 Polestar	Did I read in VOC that Skandix are doing rear arch repair panels now ! That should solve the problem

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