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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Andy663 on 29 August 2013, 12:24:46
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I'm fixing some rust on my rear wheel arches. I've noticed there's a cloth-like tape behind the door, on the arch, which I'll need to replace. Does anyone know what type of tape this is and what it's for. I imagine it's to help stop the door rubbing against the arch?
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Its understand it's called an protector strip, and I believe it is where the rubber seal of the door contacts. As there is usually a lot of grit on that rubber, I presume its to protect the paintwork.
VX part nos are 90511361 (RH), and 90511360 (LH).
In the past, when I have been repairing wheelarches, I have successfully removed them using a hot air gun (gently), and following the repair, reapplied them with automotive carpet spray adhesive. Just be careful they don't stretch too much when removing them.
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Its understand it's called an protector strip, and I believe it is where the rubber seal of the door contacts. As there is usually a lot of grit on that rubber, I presume its to protect the paintwork.
VX part nos are 90511361 (RH), and 90511360 (LH).
In the past, when I have been repairing wheelarches, I have successfully removed them using a hot air gun (gently), and following the repair, reapplied them with automotive carpet spray adhesive. Just be careful they don't stretch too much when removing them.
Wot 'e sed :P not the best value new part, but readily available from VX, about £8 each last time I bought one (three years ago iirc) :-\
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Do you think a hair dryer would be hot enough to loosen the glue holding the strip?