fill wheel well, after trimming.....
08-08-2016, 08:05 PM
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fill wheel well, after trimming.....
So, I trimmed my front wheel wells and need to fill that gap. I'm currently using the pool noodle trick that I learned here, thank you.
That being said, I have an idea and want your input.....
I'm thinking about using screen door material and Flex Seal..... You know, that stuff we see on infomercials. My idea is to trim the screen to fill the gap, figure out a way to attach it, and cover the screen in flex seal. I, of course, intend to leave a gap for water to escape and all that.
So, what do you all think? I have no idea how to attach it and can't think of any drawbacks, at the moment. I am thinking I may need to keep some pool noodle in there, to keep the fender from flexing too much at freeway speed.
That being said, I have an idea and want your input.....
I'm thinking about using screen door material and Flex Seal..... You know, that stuff we see on infomercials. My idea is to trim the screen to fill the gap, figure out a way to attach it, and cover the screen in flex seal. I, of course, intend to leave a gap for water to escape and all that.
So, what do you all think? I have no idea how to attach it and can't think of any drawbacks, at the moment. I am thinking I may need to keep some pool noodle in there, to keep the fender from flexing too much at freeway speed.
08-09-2016, 07:57 AM
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So, I trimmed my front wheel wells and need to fill that gap. I'm currently using the pool noodle trick that I learned here, thank you.
That being said, I have an idea and want your input.....
I'm thinking about using screen door material and Flex Seal..... You know, that stuff we see on infomercials. My idea is to trim the screen to fill the gap, figure out a way to attach it, and cover the screen in flex seal. I, of course, intend to leave a gap for water to escape and all that.
So, what do you all think? I have no idea how to attach it and can't think of any drawbacks, at the moment. I am thinking I may need to keep some pool noodle in there, to keep the fender from flexing too much at freeway speed.
That being said, I have an idea and want your input.....
I'm thinking about using screen door material and Flex Seal..... You know, that stuff we see on infomercials. My idea is to trim the screen to fill the gap, figure out a way to attach it, and cover the screen in flex seal. I, of course, intend to leave a gap for water to escape and all that.
So, what do you all think? I have no idea how to attach it and can't think of any drawbacks, at the moment. I am thinking I may need to keep some pool noodle in there, to keep the fender from flexing too much at freeway speed.
08-09-2016, 10:13 AM
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Why not just spray the flex seal right over the pool noodle? Scrub the wheel wells up, jam noodle in, spray with flex seal.
My plan, when I get there, is to cut some light gauge sheet metal to replace the plastic wheel wells. Some self tappers to attach it.
My plan, when I get there, is to cut some light gauge sheet metal to replace the plastic wheel wells. Some self tappers to attach it.
08-09-2016, 04:23 PM
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I've never used the stuff but it sounds plausible. I've been looking for a fix for my rear wheel wells. The PO hacked it up pretty good.
08-09-2016, 10:48 PM
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I was thinking the screen simply so it would be flat and easier to shape it to match the wheel well. I also plan on "rhino-lining" the wheel well mostly for aesthetics.
08-09-2016, 11:20 PM
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You win, LOL
That said, I have a general rule of thumb. If you can buy it at Home Depot, and not the auto parts store, there's a good chance it doesn't belong on your jeep...
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Looks like the back seam- I did the same thing but not quite as extreme
I'm thinking of using some sheet metal and rivet it in to keep dirt from filling the rear panel
I'm thinking of using some sheet metal and rivet it in to keep dirt from filling the rear panel
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