 Fiberglass Fender Flares HELP!, the paint around the fender flares is cracking. |
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| chrispy |
 May 13 2009, 01:09 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 5-May 09 From: modesto, ca Member No.: 10,337 Region Association: None  |
The paint on my 914 where the fiberglass fender flares are attached to the body is cracking (and separating?). What do I do? Any suggestions would be appreciated. We just purchased the car and had a similar problem with the last 914 we owned. We are looking to do body work and repaint this car so any ideas or proven success would be wonderful to know about! Thanks so much!
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| jmill |
May 13 2009, 07:37 AM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thats the reason most folks prefer the metal to glass for a grafted install. The metal and glass expand and contract at different rates causing the cracking. I have seen some beautiful glass flares that weren't grafted on. They were bolted. I don't remember his name but it's a blue car with the bolts inset. It's a work of art. Had I seen this before buying the metal ones I would have went that route. With them bolted on with welting you won't have the cracking.
You could try really scuffing up the metal for a good bond if you prefer the grafted look. With a really good bond it will minimize cracking. I hate to say it won't eliminate it completely. |
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