Jtomo Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Hi all, I have just got back from a 2hr drive in my new Westfield that i picked up today. It's great fun, though I am now shattered!....in a good way and still smiling. :-) So, on to my first question, stone guards. My 05 Westfield has what looks like detachable rear arches. At the Stoneleigh show last week I bought a set of stone guards, ZT type???, something like that. Are these the right ones? Although they sit flush, the lip runs around over the detachable seem. When riveting, how do you deal with this? I can add a photo if someone tells me how!! Thanks. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burlers Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Welcome Jon. I don't have detachable arches, so someone will advise you on that but I siliconed my arch protectors on, so no holes and rivets An option for you Enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyblues Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Hi there and welcome to the club enjoy your new car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 As Martin said, welcome and enjoy the car. My arch protectors are riveted on, (detachable arches), yes the guard overlaps the joint. Just be aware if you decide to silicon on, that it can be extremely difficult to separate siliconed joints on the car without damage! It really does stick well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtomo Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 So where they overlap, do you rivet to the main body or leave that bit and just rivet to the arches!? Do you add any sealant around the edges against the main body? Thanks for the advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Welcome Jon, Hope you are enjoying the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 No sealant, mine came, (from Westfield) with rubber wing beading, so the flat part of the beading is sandwiched between the wing and protector all the way round, it's then riveted through, again all round (except the very bottom edge) to hold both bead and stone guard in place. Yes, riveted through main tub where necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonjh1964 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I fitted mine with a rubber bead supplied by Westfield and rivets same as Gadgetman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 hello and welcome love the avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Smokey, I think it's a good likeness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtomo Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Johnjh, thanks, photo helps a lot. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham0127 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Welcome......and get used to asking questions as you`ll never stop upgrading. Unfortunately there is no known cure for upgraditis and it`s no use trying to fight it. Enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINGNUT Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Welcome and enjoy your car! I too have detachable arches and the guards sit over the joint as others have already said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Farrimond Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Welcome and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtomo Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Thanks all. Have today riveted the stone guards on and fitted wind deflectors plus a bonnet stripe, well two actually. Looks really good. Photos to follow soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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