Rusty rear arches

[northy]

I see if there was a better car to start with

If there was rust all around the arch which was thin, flakey and badly pitted - I would let a new arch repair section in.

[KingStromba]

Can they be made to look mint if you cut a new arch in? I dont want to fanny about. I want a proper job so the rust wont come back.

[big hp]

Can be made to look mint yes. Just find someone that has done the job before and comes recomended.

[KingStromba]

How long will a decent body shop require the car for?

[big hp]

3/4 days i'd of thought.

[Swervin_Mervin]

The Kermanator had some arches cut in on both sides on his valver. It looks mint but for some reason, we don't know why, they don't look quite right. Like they're ever so slightly too rounded at the top of the arch.

I had my arch done but it was only a minor patch and it was just taken back to the metal, and I think filled and sprayed. Still looking ok.