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Old 23rd December 2019, 13:12   #1
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Had a bit of a prang a while back (My fault - foot slipped off the brake and the car rolled into the back of an SUV) which damaged the front wing, and rather than repair it I've decided to replace it. Is it just a bolt on thing, or is welding involved?

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Old 23rd December 2019, 13:19   #2
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There's a how-to here https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=129705 that tells you how to get it off without removing the bumper, so I assume it's a bolt job.
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Old 23rd December 2019, 13:52   #3
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Fortunately it is a bolt on job how its done with bumper in situ is a mystery but well worth taking the effort to remove bumper and check for further damage that may have taken place. I am sure the ladder section where the bumper latches on has a bolt or two securing the wing to another panel. Hope you sort it out ok.
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Old 23rd December 2019, 14:21   #4
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Had a bit of a prang a while back (My fault - foot slipped off the brake and the car rolled into the back of an SUV) which damaged the front wing, and rather than repair it I've decided to replace it. Is it just a bolt on thing, or is welding involved?

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Old 23rd December 2019, 16:21   #5
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just a heads up, under the wing at the top there may be some washers.

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Old 23rd December 2019, 18:34   #6
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I did one of mine: very simple job: one of the main virtues of running a R75 I believe.
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Old 24th December 2019, 17:19   #7
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As usual , a splendid 'How too' from Arctic . It's mainly an unbolt and re-bolt job but since a new wing is is to be fitted why not grab the opportunity to do the following :-
  • clean up the inside of the new wing , remove and treat any rust then apply a protection . I apply a thick layer of Epoxy resin all along the 'lip' followed by a thick cover of underbody wax across the entire wing.
  • Remove the plastic wheel arch protector and clean / protect the exposed wheel arch area.

Of course , this is all best done in good weather eg Spring / summer but treating the wing can certainly be done in doors / garage now and the rest a few months later ie better weather.
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Old 25th December 2019, 00:57   #8
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if there are washers under the top bolts on the wing, just take note of how many washers and which bolts they are under.
This way it will go back on just as in factory with correct panel spacing.
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Old 26th December 2019, 17:24   #9
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Here was one side of mine before I added a bit more paint protection - in good condition for a 14 year old car.


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Old 26th December 2019, 17:43   #10
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Here was one side of mine before I added a bit more paint protection - in good condition for a 14 year old car.


I need a d/side wing for mine soon, hope underneath is as good as that Mike Although mine is 18, but the wheelarch is rusty
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