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#1 wcked

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Posted 27 July 2012 - 02:55 PM

Hi all

At the moment while im in mexico, my car is being resprayed and fitted with the Extra wide Group 2 Mexico arches... Coincidence?
Anyway after talking to the resprayer on the phone he has told me that the arches just dont seem to line up or fit, e.g theres a gap between the arch and sill and/or valance.

Is this a common problem? IS there a knack to fitting them? are ABS parts usually good quality or could i have a mis made one?

I have contacted ABS but i wondered what otheres thought or if similar problems have been had.

Cheers james

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Posted 27 July 2012 - 03:38 PM

it all depends what condition your panels are in. i have a similar problem, turns out the previous welder used oxy-acetylene instead of a MIG welder.

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Posted 27 July 2012 - 03:53 PM

You could try some body to arch trim :thumbsup:

It makes the arches fit to the bady far better than without. IMO they look half done without it...

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Posted 27 July 2012 - 04:55 PM

just had brand new panelds and respray done and its gonna be a show car so i want them looking 110% done not half :lol:

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Posted 27 July 2012 - 05:19 PM

http://www.minisport...nfo_WMW300.html :thumbsup:

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Posted 27 July 2012 - 06:21 PM

okay cheers :)




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