There is no doubt that a freezing winter is on the way! It is more than likely that the terrible weather and driving conditions take their toll on your car. During the winter months, automobiles are more prone to rust and corrosion caused by a mix of moisture/precipitation and road salt. Even if you did your best to protect your vehicle from this type of damage by washing it frequently and keeping it in a garage away from the elements, there’s a high possibility that your vehicle will sustain some body damage due to corrosion and rust this winter.
WHAT EXACTLY ARE FENDER LINERS?
Fender liners are normally not visible to the human eye unless you have removed a tyre; then, you may see a curved, protective disc by looking up into the wheel well. A fender liner, sometimes known as an inner fender panel, is what this is. The major function of these liners is to keep slush, road salt, and other debris from being thrown up into your wheel wells and perhaps making their way into your engine compartment, trunk, or other sections of your automobile, where they might do significant harm.
Fender liners are available in a variety of styles and materials. If you own a recent car , your fender liners are most likely constructed of a non-corrosive and flexible material, such as thermoplastic. However, fender liners constructed of metal were not uncommon on earlier automobiles. Unfortunately, metal is prone to corrosion and rust, so if you have an older car with metal fender liners, they’re probably in need of replacing.
Even if you have a newer car with fender liners composed of a more lasting, non-corrosive material, this winter may have caused enough damage to your fenders to necessitate repair or replacement. How? Road debris can be thrown up at high speeds into the liners itself. This can cause the material to lose way and get perforated over time. Unfortunately, a little hole in your fender liner is all it takes to let moisture and other undesired material into your engine compartment, possibly inflicting much more significant damage.
How to Replace Inner Fender Liners?
The good news is that replacing fender lines is a pretty easy procedure that can be completed by any skilled and reputable auto body shop.
If you suspect that your fender liners need to be replaced, or if you are unsure, we recommend that you get them checked by an honest professional. This will almost certainly necessitate the removal of your vehicle’s tyres in order to have a clear view of the fender liners and wheel wells itself. If you do need your fender liners changed, it is critical that you leave this sort of work to an experienced auto body repair specialist; while it may appear to be a simple DIY project, it is anything but!
