Fender Liner or Shield?

Greetings, all. This is my first post here because all of my previous questions were answered by the numerous excellent posts in this forum. I own a 1986 Iris Blue 911 coupe with 84,000 miles, and will post pics soon.

So here's my burning question: Does anyone make a liner or shield for the inside of the front fenders on this era 911? I've read numerous posts about the garbage that accumulates in the nooks and crannies and this seems an obvious solution. Many Thanks in advance.

-Mike

[stormmaster]

Not that I know of.....Just remove the wheel during some of your clean-ups....

[RickM]

Originally posted by TxCarerra
So here's my burning question: Does anyone make a liner or shield for the inside of the front fenders on this era 911?

Yes, Wurth makes one......it's called Body Schutz

Welcome to the board.

[porschenut]

You're not getting any more answers until you post pics.

[Wil Ferch]

Yes....someone makes this....I recall just such an answer either on this list or on Rennlist..

The maker is in Europe and it's the common ( for "other" cars) black plastic lining... thickness like a plastic gallon milk jug...but made for 911's, both front and rear applications.

I'll see if I can dig it up or do a search...

Wil

[wholberg]

There is a company in Europe that makes plastic inner fender guards for Porsche's and other high-end sports cars. They are pretty affordable, not including shipping. I don't have the web address on my work computer but I will find it and post it tonight.

[masraum]

I think the problem is that the liner wouldn't completely keep the dirt from getting back there and since the liner is there you'll be less likely to clean it.

[RickM]

I hope one doesn't have to drill holes to attach this liner.....

[DG624]

I have installed rear splash shields to my '86...the rear is the place that gets all of the dirt and gravel. The front has the oil cooler and water tank for the windshield that take up alot of debris. I would be interested in any front shields but would have to wonder if they would interfere with the oil cooler.

[Glasgow 911SC]

Lokari

[Kroggers]

These are aluminium for the 911 and not plastic. And they do not give any indication related to how they are to be installed? I would be interested as well, if they were attached in a way that would give me the ability to remove them for cleaning periodically?? Anyone tried these on a 911, and can give us some more information on how they are attached etc?

[Tim K]

As for use as a means of reducing the amount of garbage, I wouldn't bother unless they fit extremely well. You'll probably still get some junk in behind and will require removal for proper cleaning.

On a related note (and I don't want to hijack )
I've been wondering if driving with the fenders sans undercoating means running the risk of denting them from the rocks and debris that will inevitably be fired around. Does anyone have experience here? Thoughts?
The purpose of removing the undercoating is in ongoing attempts at reducing weight. These fender wells seem like a nice idea, but may offset any benefits of the weight removal.

Tim K

[jriera]

Lokari has both platic and aluminum for 911's. Been looking for a while at those, haven't pull the gun yet. Seems that Clinton Coates CCoates@golder.com in BC Canada may have some more info.

[porschenut]

Why use a liner? It's going to get just as dirty just as fast, so it's not going to save you from cleaning. Plus, as others have noted you'll have to remove them each time in order to clean behind them.

All you have to do is clean the wheel wells really good one time, and after that you can keep them clean very easily.

[wholberg]

Jreira had it right. The company I have a link for is Lokari. If I lived in snow country, I would put them on my car.

http://www.lokari.de/en/innenkotfluegel.php

[911pcars]

Something would be most helpful in the rear where there are many crevices that can hold road debris and general muck. Remove the tail light housing and see the gravel and stuff that gets thrown here. Is anyone really going to spray water behind the tail light housing to clean this area?

Sherwood

[buster73]

Fender liners like the ones from Lokari are quite popular in Europe for cars driven during the winter months. You should clean the wheel wells and spray them with some corrosion protection wax before installing. If you drill holes they should be de-burred, primed and painted before inserting the screws. And put a drop of wax on the screws (best stainless) for added protection. Its also good idea to remove the liners once in a while to check for any problems. Not to forget that they might impact oil coolers and brake cooling, which of course is no problem in the winter time, but could be an issue if you are doing track days in the Arizona summer.

[Kroggers]

I have just discovered that Lokari is a Finish company with an office in Sweden (just 2 hours north from Stockholm), so I might make a trip up to see them in the next couple of weeks.

[Series900]

fendershields? 964's got em, n oil coolers too

and if one is drillin n screwin,you might consider larger square holes and insertion of plastic fastners for screw gripping, or plastic rivets...after corrosion protection application to the bare metal.

[Jim Garfield]

Originally posted by 911pcars
Is anyone really going to spray water behind the tail light housing to clean this area?

Sherwood

Oh.....I assumed everybody else did that too, am I the only one?