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R50/53 Repairing Wheel Arch Trim

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Old 03-24-2014, 12:59 PM
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Repairing Wheel Arch Trim

Is there any way to remove the minor scrapes from the wheel arch trim? It's only strips of plastic so I would think there must be some relatively easy way to smooth them out.

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Old 03-24-2014, 01:09 PM
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re paint, re buy, since its textured plastic, what ever you do seems like you see what you did.

on dirtbike plastic i know you can take a razor blade sideways and scrap along it
 
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You can sometimes show up less when you treat them with a plastic treatment. If they are deep and very visible and you don't have them painted but the stock black arch you can just replace them.

I have used this which will blend, helps not show the scratches as much. Also gives it a nice sheen gloss. Its thick stuff so just apply it very thin and smooth.

Chemical Guys New Look Trim & Tire Gel - 16oz Part # TVD10816

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ES2619010/




Let me know if you need the wheel arch trim and what side.

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paint it with bed liner
 
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They're like $35 each arch. Just buy new ones online. It gives the car a nice refresh.
 
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