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nearside wing?
« on: July 07, 2023, 02:39:13 PM »
Erm, I caught a lampost reversing back into a space and just scraped the wing. :-[
I can rub that scratch out, but the wing became dislodged from the body.
I tried pushing it back into the "clips", but I think they must be broken (not too sure)
Would a glue be advised to hold it back, if so what glue, please, Or how would YOU repair it, please?
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Re: nearside wing?
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2023, 06:10:05 PM »
Perhaps I just should've asked how to fit/fix the wing back into the clips?
It won't push/tap back, unfortunately.  :-\
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Re: nearside wing?
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2023, 12:46:53 PM »
This might help:
https://www.mazda3tech.com/front_fender_panel_removal_installation-627.html
The wing is bolted on so I assume you only dislodged the moulding.

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Re: nearside wing?
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2023, 02:27:00 PM »
Thank you for your input.
I don't think it will help, maybe because of me.
I said the side panel, which I should've said the  nearside plastic bumper (I think)
I't the part that has the side light/ indicator attached.
I'll try to post photos later.
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Re: nearside wing?
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2023, 02:29:57 PM »






Would Arraldite or similar fix this maybe, as it's only plastic?

Hope this all makes sense? :-[
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« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2023, 11:34:07 AM »
Anyone??
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Re: nearside wing?
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2023, 02:22:34 PM »
Araldite wont fix it, a trip to a body shop should be your first move, they might even pop it back in place. (Hope springs eternal)

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Re: nearside wing?
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2023, 03:41:20 PM »
thank you.
I was trying to avoid body shops asa they wand my arm and leg :D
I'll take it to my little garage to get advice.
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Re: nearside wing?
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2023, 01:33:35 PM »
just to say...
I went to a small body shop guy (on his own) and he recommended using Tiger Seal, which he uses all the trtime.
So have ordered some and find the time to do it ;)
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