DrRob Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 The area where the lower rear outer wheel arch meets the outer sill has rotted away both sides. Can I get away with welding in some sheet (folded to roughly follow original contours in a "Z" fashion) instead of using the repair panels that can be bought (http://www.paddockspares.com/mwc4841-wheel-arch-repair-section-lh.html) as the rest of the arch is rot free. I thought about chopping the bottom end of a repair panel off and letting that in but they are £35 each. The only thing I can see that may be an issue is the repair panel, like original, has a channel folded in it for the door rubber but I can't see that being a huge issue if I use flat plate.... I hope I have described the issue clearly??? Hopefully someone has been down this road already Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 That will be fine, you can always stick the rubber in place if need be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 The channel is to let the door seal recess into when the door is closed - perhaps my description is a bit pants...sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 The rubber will squeeze in that little bit more then!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thought as much! Just wanted a sense check. Cheers....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 So long as the construction meets the original standard - seam welded or spot welded as original, and nothing sticks out to cause an injury then it should be fine for the MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 My welding is still in its infancy stage but so long as it holds then fozsug's PU seam sealant will be my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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