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Bee1971

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In that link I posted

After the fact

Some of those pictures I posted is the actual adhesive

These front fenders are so damn thin , they BOND that patch on the backside of the fender to strengthen the intregity of the fender itself

It is not a sound deadener

If you run your hand over that adhesive patch on the backside you might find some soft spots or bubbles - That's where they missed the adhesive when applying and its basically air pockets within the material

When you buy a new fender from Mopar

Guess what

They come with these adhesive strengthening patches already pre installed on the backside

Do not try to remove unless you enjoy destroying your fender
 
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skirider

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In that link I posted

After the fact

Some of those pictures I posted is the actual adhesive

These front fenders are so damn thin , they BOND that patch on the backside of the fender to strengthen the intregity of the fender itself

It is not a sound deadener

If you run your hand over that adhesive patch on the backside you might find some soft spots or bubbles - That's where they missed the adhesive when applying and its basically air pockets within the material

When you buy a new fender from Mopar

Guess what

They come with these adhesive strengthening patches already pre installed on the backside

Do not try to remove unless you enjoy destroying your fender

Ok thanks is it a big job for a body shop to replace fender or is it all bolts.

I xan only imagine the head ache if i try to have my ziebart rust proofing cover
 

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I can guarantee any rust proof shop did not remove the plastic wheel well liners before rustproofing or spraying

That would bee to much labor cost

I would have removed all four of them myself before sending off to any rustproofing shop

Most of these rust issues are behind the plastic wheel well liners

What's your warranty state through Zeibart ?


Fenders are easy to replace

It's the rockers arm panels and rear quarters that are spot welded in place
 
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skirider

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I can guarantee any rust proof shop did not remove the plastic wheel well liners before rustproofing or spraying

That would bee to much labor cost

I would have removed all four of them myself before sending off to any rustproofing shop

Most of these rust issues are behind the plastic wheel well liners

What's your warranty state through Zeibart ?


Fenders are easy to replace

It's the rockers arm panels and rear quarters that are spot welded in place


Ziebart waranty states has to rust through from back side and the dont cover caulked or foamed areas. Thats the fine print and i have a feeling that will be there out.

Im gonna get an estamate to replace this weekend maybe and go from there.
 
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