arches

Hi, I have just joined, having recently purchased my 210 Estate 300TD. I have replaced the 16'' steel wheels, and plastic hubcaps with 18'' 7 spoke Incenio Menket alloys from a CLS, (8.5Jx18et28 and 9.5Jx18et33) fitted with 245/40/18 tyres on the front, and 275/35/18 on the rears, which improve...

Hello! I've got a 1999 C240 W202 Sport and the wheel arches have become quite rusty. :rolleyes: I do have time on my hands at the moment and was wondering how I go about trying to sort this out. I don't think it's rusted right through and created a hole, but I'm not entirely sure. :o I...

Hi everybody, I've got a silver 2001 (facelifted) SLK230. I've recently noticed there is rust forming on the edges of the rear wheel arches, but not the front ones. Fortunately, the rust has not reached the faces of the panels yet, but I'm sure if I leave it, it will in time. Spoke to a...

Hi all, i have a w202 sport estate and i am looking for black wheel arch 'trims' i have seen on some mercs - i have googled it e3tc.. and cannot seem to find any info - can enyone help? Like the arches in this picture...

I was recently quoted £875 + VAT (of which labour comprised £560) for fixing the front wheel arches (including two new wings) and some limited work on the back arches. Given the guy quoted me "around about £400" when I went to see him and then produced an invoice for over double that he won't...

i decided to do a diy repair on my rear arch which is rusting prety bad ive took some pics along the way to share them with yous

Hi My R107 is going to be SORN tommorow for a lot of restoration over the next couple of months before it hopefully hits the open road again in the summer. work starts next week, but before i put it in the garage for all this work to commence, i want to give it a major wash and clean. I...

Has anyone paid to have all 4 arches done on a w210 E Class? I've just been quoted £390+vat which i think is a bit steep, i don't have much to compare it with at the moment but i'll be getting other quotes over the next few days. Work getting done was all 4 arches, leading bottom edges of...

Took advice from a recent Mercedes Enthusiast mag article and visited MB dealer in Beckenham, Kent. Showed the Body Repairs man the offending areas - f ront edges of 2 rear wheel arches - and he took paint thickness readings etc. View is that MB will undertake the necessary repairs on production...

Where can i get my front arches rolled as the one clips the wing slightly. there doesnt seem to be any where in west mids???? HELP PLS:(

if youre thinking of getting those blisters repaired on your arches...................................................dont use the guy that did this one:D :D...

I noticed as I washed my car (after a post by Jay) I looked for where the wheel arch liner meets the wheel arch, and sure enough on the MB it doesn't protect against dirt from getting trapped behind the wheel arch. I found I could get most of the dirt out, but was amazed by how much dirt there...

Just wondering if anyone had a pair of these kicking around that maybe need a new home? Maybe just a passenger side one would do as I managed to bend one and cannot get it back in shape! Thanks Max:rolleyes:

I have some rust on the arches ,i took my car to dealers today they said they cannot do anything because i should have taken the rust issues with the trader i bought the car off. I have had the car 3 weeks it is a c270 2001 with full Mb service history. Can somebody as what i should do. Many Thanks

I have the above car and last week spotted another Merc with chrome wheel arches. They looked good from a distance. Just wondering what peoples view of them are? Dont want to cheapen the look of the car in any way. Also seen on E bay some chrome wing mirrors. My car (Singapore import) has...

Is it possible to put some seriously sick wide arches on this little baby below? if so are there any being made at this time or would i have to get them custom made? Also on this car, does it have a major problem with the wings because my are slightly rusting and im looking for some more...

Hi guys,i have just purchased a set of (second hand good condition) chrome wheel arches for my 1991 w124 200e saloon,it would appear that these are fitted to the vehicle by means of 4 metal clips per arch,unfortunately i only have 10 rather than 16,could anybody tell me if these clips can be...

Anyone know where I could get repair panels for the SEC rear arches and a rough cost, I remember I got some prices for an SLC they were something like £350…

Hi Chaps, looking for some advice. A mate called me last night to say that he has just picked up a mint W124, however the thing has bloody chrome arches!!!:mad: :mad: Can they usually be removed without damage? Cheers JON

Could Any Body Tell Me Where To Get Rear Wheel Arches For An. E 280 4 Door 1997 Please