what now - pitted wheel arches
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Burning Brakes
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what now - pitted wheel arches
so...I put new wheels on that required spacers. I didnt realize what a beating the wheel arches would take from rocks because of the spacers
The damage is not extensive but about 4-5inches of pitted paint from rock chips. its really not noticeable unless the wheel is turned while parked and/or you know its there
The damage is not extensive but about 4-5inches of pitted paint from rock chips. its really not noticeable unless the wheel is turned while parked and/or you know its there
- do I repaint that small area? seems excessive
- touch up the area just to stop corrosion from any potentially exposed metal?
- how do I protect it from further damage ? has anyone used a DIY PPF thats sold in strips just to cover this area?
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Again it seems as if I'm plugging my thread in a few others but...
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1097...hese-days.html
I have large chunks of paint missing in my wheel wells.. I'm on the same boat as you right now. Definitely do not hit those areas with a pressure washer of any strong force as I've seen more chunks fly off.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1097...hese-days.html
I have large chunks of paint missing in my wheel wells.. I'm on the same boat as you right now. Definitely do not hit those areas with a pressure washer of any strong force as I've seen more chunks fly off.
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Again it seems as if I'm plugging my thread in a few others but...
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1097...hese-days.html
I have large chunks of paint missing in my wheel wells.. I'm on the same boat as you right now. Definitely do not hit those areas with a pressure washer of any strong force as I've seen more chunks fly off.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1097...hese-days.html
I have large chunks of paint missing in my wheel wells.. I'm on the same boat as you right now. Definitely do not hit those areas with a pressure washer of any strong force as I've seen more chunks fly off.
#6
Burning Brakes
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good perspective....re: your question, I guess I dont know the definitive answer. its a 991 C4S. I thought it was aluminum in front (and door) and steel body quarter panels in the rear? all 4 quarters/wheel arches are affected
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Front fenders are aluminum, Rear Quarters are Steel. Rear bumper is ABS.
Meh - shows the car has been driven. I don't worry about mine, just go faster.....
Meh - shows the car has been driven. I don't worry about mine, just go faster.....