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[Jackamilf12]

hey guys.

i read the other day in miniworld magazine that someone was looking to find some wheel archliners and the technical man replied saying that you used to be able to get them but not any more.

i was wondering if anyone knows of anyone that does them?

also how many people would be interested in buying some if they were to be sold?

Thanks
Jack

[shorty]

a place called Dereks Minis in Wolverhampton used to sell and fit them

not sure if he still does though

[bananaman]

http://dereksminis.n...sale/4529669452

Here they are, I'm after a set myself

[Punts]

He was still selling them a The Mini Fair, Bingley Hall

[Jackamilf12]

oh right awesome!
price is abit steep! are they metal?

i am looking for some to after a bit of accidental off roading and seeing how much muck was on my subframe

[taffy1967]

They were originally called 'Camlo Under-Shields' I believe.

[shorty]

i believe they are plastic
but i could be wrong

[taffy1967]

oh right awesome!
price is abit steep! are they metal?

i am looking for some to after a bit of accidental off roading and seeing how much muck was on my subframe

No their bendy plastic I think and you need to make sure their fitted correctly, otherwise muck can get caught behind them and cause more grief.

I can remember a feature on them years ago and it was said that they didn't supply enough screws or tags (or whatever is used to hold them in place) and so they recommended you fitted more to keep the muck out.

Edited by taffy1967, 22 February 2010 - 10:22 PM.

[LukeH]

I have a set fitted on my cooper and they are plastic, they came with the car when I purchased it. They have done a brilliant job of keeping everything clean and rust free.

There quite rigid and a bit of a pain to fit/refit and mine are held in place with some self tappers.

Luke.

Edited by LukeH, 22 February 2010 - 10:33 PM.

[mk3 Cooper S]

They were originally called 'Camlo Under-Shields' I believe.

Yes they were. I have some fitted to my GT.

Think Dereks ones are different but I also think Camlo are long gone?

[coopersmate]

I also have a set. Had them about 3 years. As LukeH said they are a pain to fit I used pop rivits but they do a great job.
They are a bendy plastic.

[Linzi]

I've bought a set from Dereks Mini's but I havnt fitted them yet as not finished the re-build but not sure how they fit as they didnt come with instructions :s Want some for the rear too but dont think anyone makes them.

[LukeH]

I've bought a set from Dereks Mini's but I havnt fitted them yet as not finished the re-build but not sure how they fit as they didnt come with instructions :s Want some for the rear too but dont think anyone makes them.

As soon as you offer them up to the arch it will be obvious which side they fit but if you're really stuck when you try to fit them, send me a PM and I will take a photo of mine for you.

[bunch1980]

Im suprised that there is not more liners available from mini spares etc unless i not seen them! lol seems like a great idea but got to be
fitted correctly to, similar to on motorbikes they sell like rear mud gaurds that hug wheels tight called 'huggers' that keep all wheel spray off suspension, shock and linkages!

As all modern cars seem to have some sort of plastic liner now, I deally i guess it would be good if it was a one piece moulding that covered innr arch and all off inner vertical wing bit so nothing could get past though might mean you would need to remove half front end to fit but be worth it!!!

Has anyone ever tried using like a rubber type paint used to waterproof roofs on wheel arches etc? it never dries hard just stays rubbery!
My Dad used it on his roof to great effect!

[bunch1980]

I've bought a set from Dereks Mini's but I havnt fitted them yet as not finished the re-build but not sure how they fit as they didnt come with instructions :s Want some for the rear too but dont think anyone makes them.

As soon as you offer them up to the arch it will be obvious which side they fit but if you're really stuck when you try to fit them, send me a PM and I will take a photo of mine for you.

Be good to see pictures up close how close the fit in arch and what they covere etc!