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Northcroft



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Rusty wheels arches . . .cheaper fix ??

This week I emailed Simon Jefferson at Powerful uk, regarding his test FL2 where he had stuck vinyl over the wheel arches.
I said was there any chance he could maybe do me a one off at any cost as a cheaper option to a body shop (ie cover the rust up !!)

He replied asking for photos as he needed approval from the boss . . . .low and behold, today I see he has now decided to produce them, I am not 100% keen on them, BUT they are better to look at than a rusty arch Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter


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I’ve been watching lots of Simon on YouTube he’s a good watch seems a lovely guy.

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Yeah . . .he is a great character . . Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up  2017 SEAT Ateca 4drive 2.0 xcellence (May 2022 -
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Nice from aspect point of view, on the less affected side by grit from practical point of view...

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I asked him whether he could do me a set that was the depth of the arch rather than what he has shown, which tries to emulate the plastic on later model Land Rovers.
I've dealt with Simon on a few occasions and he always been very accommodating. A really nice chap, along with the rest of the staff and his son, George.

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Those arch decals are now for sale at.....................£40 Shocked

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Northcroft



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yes well done, I thought the clue was in the original post Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

mine are already in the post Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
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Re: Rusty wheels arches . . .cheaper fix ??

Northcroft wrote:
I am not 100% keen on them, BUT they are better to look at than a rusty arch Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter



Agree with you mate but I would much prefer hard plastic that clips round the inner arch lip than stick on type finish. Better than rust tho as you say.

A proper hard plastic liner then I would go for that.

That would replace the rubber lip protectors & make the wheel-arches more stone chip proof as well. 2014 Freelander 2 HSE Orkney Grey. Now sold.

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Duplicated.

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Northcroft wrote:
yes well done, I thought the clue was in the original post Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

mine are already in the post Thumbs Up Thumbs Up


Obviously I knew they were for sale ! It was the price I was getting at.

I had contacted Simon within minutes of the video being posted on YouTube about a custom set , slightly different to what is shown in the video,but he didn't back to me.
I usually deal with him directly rather than view the website. So when I saw your post, I looked at the website I was shocked at the price, considering the price of their other graphics.


So I've decided to try these :




They are exactly the size I need and will actually protect rather than just cover the arches. And give me the extra few mm to cover the over size 265/60/18 tyres I have fitted. At less than £25 for all corners, I think they're better value - or at least should be - only time will tell.

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Northcroft



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a couple of shots of those things stuck on the wheel arches, to me they look great !! Thumbs Up Thumbs Up


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Are thiose shadow chrome wheels Northcroft?
They look pretty good. Thumbs Up

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Northcroft



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yes they are .. . . .got them a couple of months ago, with 8mm tyres all round, I already have the same 4 wheels in silver, but these are better . . its good to have 4 spare Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter . 2017 SEAT Ateca 4drive 2.0 xcellence (May 2022 -
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