SephirXV
08-07-2008, 09:41 AM
I'm trying to restore my body, let it go too long. In the process, I've had to scrub away the bottom of both rear fenderwell flares to get rid of all the rust and anything near it.
Everyone is going to now tell me to cut a chunk off of another car with no rust in the same area, weld it in, sand it back smooth, and finish. This isn't going to happen, I haven't the tools or the skills to weld like that, and someone who does would charge more then my car is worth.
An idea that occurred to me the other day is to attach something over the flares that would provide the same basic curve, and hide the fact that allot of the supporting metal is gone. The closest thing I can think of is the fenderwell flares on some newer SUV's that appears to be plastic shrouds attached, they cover 3 or 4 inches all the way around, and appear to be bolted on.
If I could find something and get it attached, I could then reinforce what's behind it without worrying about how it looks, and no one would notice unless they stick their head next to my tire.
I was wondering if anyone has done something like this, or at least has any idea where I could look for a cover that would look aftermarket but not ghetto, I could color it the plastic on my bumpers/etc to match. If needed, I wouldn't mind cutting out the existing flare to provide a flat plane to attach to.
I would appreciate anyone's opinions.
Everyone is going to now tell me to cut a chunk off of another car with no rust in the same area, weld it in, sand it back smooth, and finish. This isn't going to happen, I haven't the tools or the skills to weld like that, and someone who does would charge more then my car is worth.
An idea that occurred to me the other day is to attach something over the flares that would provide the same basic curve, and hide the fact that allot of the supporting metal is gone. The closest thing I can think of is the fenderwell flares on some newer SUV's that appears to be plastic shrouds attached, they cover 3 or 4 inches all the way around, and appear to be bolted on.
If I could find something and get it attached, I could then reinforce what's behind it without worrying about how it looks, and no one would notice unless they stick their head next to my tire.
I was wondering if anyone has done something like this, or at least has any idea where I could look for a cover that would look aftermarket but not ghetto, I could color it the plastic on my bumpers/etc to match. If needed, I wouldn't mind cutting out the existing flare to provide a flat plane to attach to.
I would appreciate anyone's opinions.