Hey all,

I noticed something disturbing today while airing up my front tires. The black plastic that lines the inside of the wheel well, right at the edge where it attaches to the metal, isn't secured very well. There are gaps between the plastic and metal as if Honda didn't use enough of those plastic screws to secure it. I know it may seem trivial to some but it really bugs me. Does anyone else have this gap or is it just me? Thanks.

 

I've got some gaps, but only at one wheel well.

 

Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

 

I've got them too. Have never worried about it. Short of replacing the inner fender plastic, not much else to do.

 

I think this can sometimes lead to dirt and grime and god forbid salt to be trapped and might accelerate rusting in those areas. wash those areas off if you have these gaps.

If you look at cars that are 10 years old and showing signs of rust, most often it starts in the wheel well area.

 

Two options:
1. Drill some more holes in the plastic and metal and use more retaining clips.
2. Use some gap sealer (black silicon) and fill the gaps. Don't forget, however, that you have to pull the plastic down if you want to change any of the front light bulbs.