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zoomin
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Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:16 am

Hi all. does anybody no if you can get a inner to outer arch repair panel ? also are repair panels in generaly avalible. please go easy on me im new on here.
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Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:00 am

The simple answer is yes, and in fact most are still available (at a price, of course) from BMW. People like ECP and GSF also do replacement pattern parts, but the general consensus is that they either fit badly or need a lot of work to make them fit correctly. Top tip is to buy a second - hand panel oem panel and fit that.

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Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:12 pm

Understand 'Beaver Panels' make/stock these bits.No idea how to contact them,though.
They definitely make an outer arch panel,which I would guess you also need....remember that early and late cars vary slightly in this area.
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Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:22 pm

I've had imperial panels recommended to me, they are a brand as opposed to a reseller.
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Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:55 pm

Thanks will give bmw a try first then, will make sure iam sat down though.
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Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:58 pm

zoomin wrote:Thanks will give bmw a try first then, will make sure iam sat down though.
Post on the genuine parts department (Cotswold BMW) section of the zone - they offer zoners a discount!

When you have come round from the fainting bit brought on by contacting them, placing a wanted ad on here may well bring some results for you :)
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Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:58 pm

Tanks!
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