CLK Convertible A208 2002 Rear Arch repair

Kev W

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Hi guys,

Does anyone know if there is a replacement rear arch (off side) available for the above car. I've been to a local body shop today and he said it was either cut and weld pieces in or a replacement arch. But he said he doesn't think arches are available and it would probably be a new rear wing. Or he said maybe could cut a good front wing up and weld arch off that in place? Thanks in advance.

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It's a new rear wing unfortunately. Arches aren't available seperately.
 

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Go to a scrap yard and see if you can find a good rear one to cut off with a battery angle grinder.

Cut as far from the arch as possible.
 
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Go to a scrap yard and see if you can find a good rear one to cut off with a battery angle grinder.

Cut as far from the arch as possible.
Thanks. Trying to find rust free one will be a challenge. But yep. Good advice. Cheers

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How bad are they? If they haven't rusted through they can be cleaned up with a grinder, treated and painted.

Front wings are a totally different shape and not as wide a lip.
 
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Hi Do you know of any companies that may be able to fabricate a new arch from scratch? Thanks

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You'll need to find a coachbuilder to do that. Someone who can roll new arches using an English wheel.
 
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Hi, I've just had chap contact me from Nottingham and he says he can fabricate 2 x new rear arches so I'm going to see him next week. £££??? Cheers

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