arches

  1. need help, respraying rear arches

    after several attempts to match the paint on my kiwi, ive finnaly got some paint that looks as close as im ever going to get to the faded body work. ive had to strip the paint down to the metal to get the rust off the arches and used body filler to smooth it over a bit. ill be sanding it down...
  2. aftermarket arches mk2/mk3 ibiza

    i need to know th dimensions of these so i know how far up the arches to repair the typical rusted arches without it showing out the top. :)
  3. garethpitt18

    Wide Arches??

    Hey guys/gals Has anyone ever done/thought about putting wide arches on the ibiza? Ive never actually seen one and just wondering wether its worth trying it so i can slap on some deep dish Dare LS rims with the blazed blue lip? Any thoughts?? Cheers Gareth
  4. Rear Arches!

    Got a quote fro etting my rear arches & front bumper resprayed £320 just thought id share that with ya as it seems a gd price to me! what u guys/gals think?
  5. gtikezz

    arches after having the sprayed

    hi guys i wonder if u have any ideas about this , i had my arches redone about 6 months or so ago and now there is a different shade coming through ( not sure if u can see it on the pics as my camera is :censored: not sure if i should try and use a colour wax and see what happens or go back...
  6. Tyres rubbing arches

    Ever since i bought my ibiza last year i have been hearing a scrapping noise. I took it to the garage a few days ago and apparently the wheels, which are standard 15'' steel wheels are scrapping against the arches. There is nothing wrong with the suspension the guy said. I'am getting 17'' on...
  7. Will mk3 arches fit a mk2 ibiza

    Right im wanting the down and out look i have it down but not out im wanting to know will the mk3 arches fit a mk2 is it not just a facelift model to the mk2s much help would be appreciated
  8. rusted arches, technique for restoration?

    anbody want to enlighten me to the best method for repairing them to near mint condition? im unsure about what to do exactly i.e fibreglass edges? :shrug:
  9. wheel arches for mk2 cupra (to hide the rust!!)

    is there any genuine wheel arches for the mk2 ibizas? ive found some for mk3 and im wondering if they fit the mk2 and how easy they are to fit. :think:
  10. rsmith

    Rolled Arches

    Had a search around and not much info regarding Leon's with rolled arch's. Has anyone done it? Is it hard to do? I would be interested to see it, i know its big on the VW scene so they can get there cars super low. Cheers
  11. inner arches?????

    Hi everyone iv just bought my first cupra on tuesday and notices the inner arches are torn and some of the clips have broke so its not attached to the front bumper so would like to get two front new inner wing arches but im strugling to find any so could you lovely people point me in the right...
  12. Sealing wheel arches etc?

    hi all in prep for the national meet, I will be taking off the wheels, cleaning the insides of them etc and while they are off, I want to treat the arches, suspension, anti roll bars etc with a good clean however I dont want them to get instantly dirty, so I want a good sealant. Is there...
  13. ibiza cupra arches

    hi guys i no this is probably a stupid question but anyone now where i can get arches for my beaza mk3 cupra ive seen them before and they look sweet cheers
  14. Cupra Kid

    Solving MK2 Rusty Arches DIY Style

    My MK2 is soon to be 11 so even though theres no rust showing on the visible parts of the arches i thought i'd try some prevention work. The problem with the MK2 arches is that they are a U shape trapping dirt in the middle of the U which then damages the paint and then once its set in start...
  15. Which offset to suit Cupra without fouling arches or brakes? (Pro Race 1.2's)

    Any suggestions? I dont want any issues with wheel arches scuffing, but a bit more of a wide stance, at the rear especially, would be welcome. Also needs to clear the front brakes without any issues. Hoping to have them for the 1/4 mile on 8th March so quick advice needed if poss! Ta...
  16. Razor

    Arches

    Has anybody on here ever thought that arches on our shape cars would look good ? My mate recently got a mk3/4 golf (silver) which have them obviously Just looks as if our cars are missing them Whats your opinions !! ?
  17. cleaning arches and the engine

    I was just wondering what is the best product to use for cleaning arches and engine bays I am using auto glym engine cleaner at the mo but was looking for a change of product does anyone have any idea’s?
  18. envycordoba

    does any1 have inner wheel arches for my cordoba

    hi guys does any one have any wheel arch liners for the front of my car as dealer does not list any more. cheers
  19. craig87

    rusty arches!!!

    How much have people paid to have these treated?? Mine arent really bad at all but id rather get sorted now than when it is bad!!!
  20. crezz

    Rusted Arches

    as the title suggest, ive got a problem with rusty rear arches. im worried that they are beyond rubbing down, filling and spraying. does anybody know if you can get replacement arch panels? if so where from? any body else had to do theres? cheers
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