The Finnish inventor Leo Laine patented inner mudguards back in 1960 and founded the successful company Lokari, which continues to manufacture high-quality rust protection products for the automotive industry to this day.
Comeback of a proven invention
Retrofittable wheel arch liners and wheel arch liners have been experiencing a major comeback in recent years, as fewer and fewer vehicles are being fitted with these efficient rust guards, which cover the entire wheel arch, as standard.
Also for the end user
For some years now, it has again been possible - also for the end consumer - to order these quality products made of aluminum with rubber lips (mostly for classic cars built before 1980) and HD polyethylene (plastic) for more than 1000 current vehicle types.r more than 1000 current vehicle types via a European network of specialist garages, authorized dealers and online stores.
For many brands from Alfa Romeo to Volga
Whether it's an Alfa Romeo Giulia, a Mercedes Benz 300 Adenauer or a Triumph Spitfire Mk IV 1500, the protective inner mudguard is available for over 1000 vehicle types. Even an H-approval is no problem, because these are contemporary accessories, as inner fenders have been available since the end of the 1950s.
Especially for classic cars
Retrofitting is also definitely worthwhile for classic cars. By shifting the dew point away from the bodywork, existing corrosion is also significantly slowed down. If you also spray the inside of the wheel arch edge with cavity sealant, the corrosion will largely come to a standstill due to the oxygen seal.
Also for campers, vans and transporters
This topic is particularly important for campers, vans and transporters. The motorhome driver invests a small fortune in the interior fittings or bodywork for his van or chassis and customizes the vehicle according to its purpose. Then he drives the vehicle to the most beautiful camping locations, often through mud, gravel and clay, and is surprised that after a few years the wheel arches corrode or condensation in the load compartment encourages rust. The often doubled value of a motorhome compared to its "substructure" is of course a reason to extend the service life accordingly and to avoid rust. It would also be possible to protect the substructure against this unpleasantness
Inner mudguards are available for the outer wheel arch and as wheel arch linings for the load compartment if the conversion is based on standard panel vans. However, these inner mudguards can also be fitted, at least at the front, to bodies where only the driver's cab is mounted on the large series vehicle (semi-integrated). Wheel arches dented by the load are thus a thing of the past. Rolling noises are largely absorbed and the insulation of the wheel arch prevents condensation. In any case, rust corrosion at the edges of the wheel arch is prevented.
The standard "splash flaps" often develop an additional benefit. Dirt no longer flies onto the usually slightly protruding body.
Further information on inner fender flares can be found on the Lokari website.
