Mazda Tribute repair panels

[oddbob]

I have a '03 Tribute that's rear arches are starting to look a bit tired. Has anybody come across anyone producing/selling suitable repair panels?

 

[oddbob]

...thought not

 

[atomant48]

I've had good success through Mazda - they seem to be able to order most panels in (takes a few weeks). Also Carz2u have a few Mazda bits and pieces.

 

[Chickenjohn]

If you can't find panels you may have to get some sections made up.

A bit of work on a folder and shrinker stretcher would make something
suitable. Do you have photos of the damage ?

 

[oddbob]

I've had good success through Mazda - they seem to be able to order most panels in (takes a few weeks). Also Carz2u have a few Mazda bits and pieces.

I thought Mazda would only sell complete 'proper' panels and I was hoping to source some of them nice cheap arch repair jobbies ...but I'll give them a try and see what they can do.

If you can't find panels you may have to get some sections made up.

A bit of work on a folder and shrinker stretcher would make something
suitable. Do you have photos of the damage ?

I don't at the moment, but I'll take some tomorrow. Most of the arch is hidden under plastic, with the exposed bit only having a gentle arc ...so it probably would be simple for someone who knew what they were doing.

 

[octo0072000]

mazda

like this you mean

 

[oddbob]

like this you mean

Almost ...but my type has even more plastic!

The V6 version has plastic that completely covers the arch ...but the odds on a set turning up for sale somewhere must be pretty remote as Tributes are pretty rare in the UK

 

[CompoSimmonite]

Go to a big carpark and have a look around if any other vehicle has a similar profile. If you can't get a repair panel you might find a more common vehicle in mint condition arches that has frontal damage in a breakers.
You might also find that repair panels are available from the US and possible to easilly get them sent over.

Paul H

 

[oddbob]

Go to a big carpark and have a look around if any other vehicle has a similar profile. If you can't get a repair panel you might find a more common vehicle in mint condition arches that has frontal damage in a breakers.
You might also find that repair panels are available from the US and possible to easilly get them sent over.

Paul H

Sounds like a plan ...reckon I'll tuck a cardboard template under my arm and wander around down the local NCP and see how long it takes to get a tap on my shoulder

 

[CompoSimmonite]

Sounds like a plan ...reckon I'll tuck a cardboard template under my arm and wander around down the local NCP and see how long it takes to get a tap on my shoulder

I didn't mean touch other peoples cars. If you want to do that take cardboard template around used car dealers ?


Paul h

 

[oddbob]

I didn't mean touch other peoples cars. If you want to do that take cardboard template around used car dealers ?


Paul h

AAAW ...can't I just go 'round touching cars?