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Daz.
24-06-2008, 16:03
Right how easy or hard is it for a PROFESSIONAL to make lower spec repair panels to fit a williams?

I do not need full rear panels theres never been anything wrong with anything other that the tiniest tip of the lip - It would be a waste of time and money if its even still possible to get them to spend ages chopping and fitting new rear quarters..

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Daz0rz/clio2-r-arch.gif

That would easily and more cover the places where I have issues, I'd like to know if anyone nearish to me has had archwork done that is actually of a good condition.

MatrixGuy
24-06-2008, 17:57
Bump, keen too!

2 live
24-06-2008, 23:06
yeah but i had a mate do it.


painted it myself.


i used a none williams/16v arch and just cut out the rust of original, and then welded in a part of the new arch. not a brilliant job, but was only for the track car so wasnt all that bothred. still no rust, 18 months later, but will be done properly soon.

talkingfish
25-06-2008, 15:17
the body shop that did mine did an excellent job of just welding in the material that was required as opposed to a full arch - those who saw the car at FCS will testify how good it now looks - they are called L W Smart Repairs based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. Cheers.

geesus
25-06-2008, 15:44
i bought the repair panel from the lower spec and used it on my valver's o/s arch

this is how much i cut out

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/geesus69/DSC_0015.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/geesus69/DSC00501.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/geesus69/DSC00511.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/geesus69/clio/DSC00653.jpg

i think if i can do that with minimal tools and experience, a professional panel beater can use the repair panels to good effect. plus they are peanuts from beevers auto panels :)

white16valver
25-06-2008, 18:05
Good work that man 8)

I could never do that :( lol

spikey-ben
26-06-2008, 18:34
the body shop that did mine did an excellent job of just welding in the material that was required as opposed to a full arch - those who saw the car at FCS will testify how good it now looks - they are called L W Smart Repairs based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. Cheers.
They did an excellent job is an understatment yours is a proper tidy car, didnt even relise it had the arches done on it.