Rear flarless fender 'bulge'?
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Rear flarless fender 'bulge'?
Hey all,
Plans to go flareless and I like what XJ?2010 did by plugging the mounting holes with paint matched screws and using wheel trim for the sharp edge. I plan to go that route, but I don't know how to make a clean line with the flareless rear. How do I get a clean line with that stinkin' 'bulge' (I understand it is there for the hole that would otherwise be too close to the edge)? If others have cut it off, what would happen if I went back to the flared look after trimming the bulge off?
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Plans to go flareless and I like what XJ?2010 did by plugging the mounting holes with paint matched screws and using wheel trim for the sharp edge. I plan to go that route, but I don't know how to make a clean line with the flareless rear. How do I get a clean line with that stinkin' 'bulge' (I understand it is there for the hole that would otherwise be too close to the edge)? If others have cut it off, what would happen if I went back to the flared look after trimming the bulge off?
Pics would help.
Thanks,
s
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It really doesnt bother me anymore my endcaps bother me more. I think you could wrap the molding around it or get a bolt with a large washer to cover it.
I believe this is the bulge hes talking about
I believe this is the bulge hes talking about
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No that hole doesn't do anything I have no idea why it is there and apperently no one else does either. That molding is pretty flexable im pretty sure it would go around it but tomarrow i will go out and seeif it works for ya. i used a hair dryer to heat it up and it worked wonders so i reccomend that also get a good paint mine is starting to chip off.
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I'd just cut it off to follow the rest of the fender and fill the hole in with something. It definitely won't have an effect on re-mounting the flares.
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What do you mean wheel trim? This idea fascinates me and I may do it if I can figure out what it is. I like the fenderless look, but hate the holes it leaves and that bulge.
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