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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Remove inner plastic wheel wells?

Anyone done this? Mine rub and look like crap. Any pics?
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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Re: Remove inner plastic wheel wells?

sorry no pics . but very easy to remove , just a few 7mm head screws & plastic push buttons around edges . then scrape/clean crud off , wipe down with thinner , rattle can with plastic paint . like new . good luck .
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Re: Remove inner plastic wheel wells?

Yeah they are easy to take off. I just wanted to get an idea of what it looks like did you bend the tabs on the fenders up? My car is in storage so I cant access it to try it out. Just pondering for the spring
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 02:32 AM
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Re: Remove inner plastic wheel wells?

Not a good idea to just toss those plastic bits. That is unless you like dirt and junk getting slung up into your door hinges and have stuff collect at the bottom of your fender to rust it out later.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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Re: Remove inner plastic wheel wells?

Yeah, I would definitely not remove them. Without them, there is nothing to stop rocks and dirt from getting thrown into your fender and door hinge area. You could end up getting a rock into the back of the fender and making a nice dent from the inside.
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