Not so much a bodge, as money saving....
And an accepted way of repairing, on a bigger scale, with truck mudguards
Back in September 2018, I suddenly got an odd noise from the rear one night (dark; 23:00)
On getting home, I investigated, the rear 'guard had split at the bridge
Bugger!
Several small holes were drilled, & 2 sizes of zip-tie found in the shed
4 holes were drilled (cordless was flat)
Almost a year later it's still as good as the day it was done
I ought to have silicone the holes, as some grit does get past the zip-ties onto the frame