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JW51MAT



Member Since: 04 Oct 2022
Location: UK
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Warped arches
Hi People,

The arches on my daughters defender are badly warped but in good condition otherwise, any ideas how to straighten them?


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Post #969209 28th Oct 2022 7:54pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
That's odd - almost looks like they've been leant on Confused You could try the gentle application of a heat gun, perhaps? Darren

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Post #969236 28th Oct 2022 10:46pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
It's not unusual for them to do that, some do it less and some more. I'm not actually sure there's much you can do, but if you do hear of a remedy it would be interesting to know.
Post #969241 29th Oct 2022 12:28am
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custom90



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I have a spare wheel arch spat, and found that one did this after being painted after being stored flat.
I don’t let it bother me, but it maybe that they were painted.

I never noticed except in the mirror but it really isn’t anything that worries me.
Just like you get the odd panel “ripple” reflection in the side panels etc.
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But as I said, it’s possible it’s a sign they may have possibly been repainted. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
Post #969345 29th Oct 2022 9:48pm
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Landy addict



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Moving a heat gun back & forward over them will help them take shape again if they don’t come out by them self apply some pressure with your hand. Don’t let them heat up too much though. Sometimes you need to hold them in shape till they cool down again. If you don’t have a heat gun a hairdryer will do. I have done this a few times & seemed to work well.
Post #973518 5th Dec 2022 8:24pm
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
I have 2 sets that were resting on a spare wheel that was upright against the garage wall. Just recently found that the arches have warped upwards Confused 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
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Post #973520 5th Dec 2022 8:35pm
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