Some very nice work there GG. Thanks for taking the time. I had a very quick look earlier and I think there is approx 60mm gap from the wheel to rear edge of the arch at the very bottom.
This stick is 45mm and is vertical with a clear 15mm or so to the arch.
Because there are so many variables such as the curve of the wheel arch, plastic liners curving both ways and the way the wheel will move while being compressed I think the best way to confirm what space is available is to do some mucking around with ramps. Unfortunately it's pishing down here atm so it ain't happening today.
Also I did this last couple of nights so not in a position to take it out for a while.
If you look carefully you'll notice I didn't attempt to repair the holes this time. This was just bone idle laziness cause I've done it on all my other cars but as the bolts holding the boot door handle on are on the inside panel and the holes will never be seen I just treated them for rust and left well alone.
I used paint from these guys which seems to be a good match
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351436515177?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&var=620517274090&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
And used Halfords Body Shop Lacquer which is the best rattle can lacquer I can find.