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JAM911



Member Since: 13 Nov 2024
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Remove Wheel Arch Trim
Hi Everyone

I need to remove my front wheel arch trims.

I watch the Powerful UK video on how to do it but they just pulled them off and broke them.

Anyone done this please and have any advice please?

I would get away with just prying them off the wheel arch a bit with out removing the completely.

Thank you

And if I need to get new clips does anyone have a source / part numbers please?
Post #1057997 20th Jan 2025 3:56pm
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lightning



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These parts are difficult to remove without breakage.

Sometimes the clips break, and you can replace them. But also the plastic can break.
Fortunately a new trim is not expensive and it's probably easier just to pull the old one off and fit a new complete trim.

l tried to save mine but broke two of the plastic clip holders.
Post #1058010 20th Jan 2025 6:03pm
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F-Typical



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Re: Remove Wheel Arch Trim
JAM911 wrote:
Hi Everyone

I need to remove my front wheel arch trims.

I watch the Powerful UK video on how to do it but they just pulled them off and broke them.

Anyone done this please and have any advice please?

I would get away with just prying them off the wheel arch a bit with out removing the completely.

Thank you

And if I need to get new clips does anyone have a source / part numbers please?


Why do you need to remove - or pry them off a bit?
Post #1058039 20th Jan 2025 7:45pm
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JAM911



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A small section of wrap need sticking down
Post #1058041 20th Jan 2025 7:49pm
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Defendit..



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Press the white clips in from behind with a suitable small plier. Then one by one take the wheel arch trim off.
Nothing breaks this way but it has to be clean / mud and sand free before. No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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Post #1058128 21st Jan 2025 1:18pm
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JAM911



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Thanks for the tip

Last edited by JAM911 on 21st Jan 2025 8:19pm. Edited 1 time in total
Post #1058131 21st Jan 2025 1:23pm
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lightning



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l tried this on mine and still broke two clips but it must be possible.
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F-Typical



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A hairdryer might help I'm thinking?
Post #1058154 21st Jan 2025 6:21pm
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JAM911



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So I have taken the fool proof , well I hope so , way of doing it.

I ordered a new set of clips, £5 for 20 from Vehicle Clips

And I managed to find a brand new ( 20 miles on brand new car) set of front wheel arches in black gloss for £30 on FB Marketplace

So I can remove the existing ones without worry.

If you see the new ones for sale you will be able to tell I didn't break anything.

Will post the results.

Thanks
Post #1058169 21st Jan 2025 8:24pm
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