Sparkymart Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Does anyone know if a zk rear arch protector fit a wide body kit rear arch ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 What type of arch protecter? In my experience: Shaped carbon fibre = not with a 10mm gap which can be filled with black silicone. Rectangular carbon fibre = yes 3M clear wrap stuff = yes The difference is in the shape between the arch and tub side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkymart Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Tim (TimDave25) - Joint Thames Valley AO said: What type of arch protecter I was thinking about the carbon NV ones . don't think vinyl wrap would be man enough for the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblyprop Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 I'm curious - I built my Westie in 1997, so I guess I have the 'kit' body work. What is 'zk' bodywork and when did it come in? What's the reason / difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryathome Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 For what it's worth, Westfields advised that the normal width rear arch protector would not fit a wide arch. FW shape. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 15 hours ago, Martin Rice (Sparkymart) - Cornwall AO said: I was thinking about the carbon NV ones . don't think vinyl wrap would be man enough for the job They are nice but I believe moulded for the ZK so won't be a perfect fit for the kit type but I've seen people who have made it work with some heat, extra rivets and black silicone. Personal I find it odd to use a more expensive material to protect fibre glass but know they look good. About 10 years ago I fitted the 3M stuff as I wanted to keep the original colour. They have done well and only off the car now because I changed from standard width to extra wide. http://www.premierpaintguard.co.uk/westfield_selection.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 10 hours ago, Wobblyprop said: I'm curious - I built my Westie in 1997, so I guess I have the 'kit' body work. What is 'zk' bodywork and when did it come in? What's the reason / difference? There is lots of information and pictures in the FAQ you can use to work out it you have kit or zk bodywork... https://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/forum/93-bodywork/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblyprop Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Tim (TimDave25) - Joint Thames Valley AO said: There is lots of information and pictures in the FAQ you can use to work out it you have kit or zk bodywork... https://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/forum/93-bodywork/ Thank you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkymart Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 12 hours ago, Tim (TimDave25) - Joint Thames Valley AO said: Personal I find it odd to use a more expensive material to protect fibre glass I completely agree with you on that but the only other thing I've seen is the aluminium type or faux carbon and I don't like either but the piant guard looks an interesting option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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