It is difficult to imagine operating a car on Russian roads without wheel arch liners installed. Salt, rocks and sand come into contact with unprotected metal. Treatment with anticorrosive coatings does not protect the fenders from mechanical corrosion. Therefore, it is better to install the wheel arch liners. They can significantly extend the life of the metal without replacement. Modern wheel arch liners are made of high quality materials and perfectly protect the car.
Necessary
- - self-tapping screws, clothespins or staples
- - fenders of the desired brand
- -anti-corrosive coating
- -sealant
- -drill
Instructions
Step 1
It is better to entrust the installation of wheel arch liners to professionals. It is not expensive. Before installation, everything is thoroughly washed and dried thoroughly. Then the surface is treated with protective agents, and not only external, but also accessible internal, which is very problematic to do at home.
Step 2
If you decide to install the wheel arch liners yourself, then you will need high-quality wheel arch liners that accurately replicate the surface of the arch under the wheels.
Step 3
The design will depend on the vehicle's suspension. There are solid wheel arches or split ones. Choose wheel arch liners that match the brand for which they are intended.
Step 4
Depending on the wheel arch liners and the car model, you can attach them to self-tapping screws, staples or special clothespins. When buying wheel arches, consult a seller - a consultant which mount is most suitable for this model of wheel arches.
Step 5
Along with the wheel arch liners and fittings, do not forget to purchase an anti-corrosion coating with which you will cover the wheel arches before installation.
Step 6
Wheels must be removed before installation, the arches must be thoroughly rinsed and dried. Dry with a stream of hot air.
Step 7
After drying, carefully treat all accessible areas with an anti-corrosion coating. It should dry out in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Install the wheel arch liners only after complete drying.
Step 8
Depending on the car model and the purchased wheel arch liners, attach them with self-tapping screws at 7-8 points along the edge and 2-3 in the middle of the wing. Treat self-tapping screws with sealants. If the car model and wheel arch liners require special fastening with staples or clothespins, then fasten in accordance with the instructions.
Step 9
If the wheel arch liners are not properly secured, then part of the metal will remain unprotected. That is why it is so important to use the services of professional craftsmen.
