flaking paint

ok its not a major issue but i was at the jet wash yesterday and i noticed on my inner arch was this weird white sticky stuff (was really disgusting!!) and after rubbing it off and jetting the arche i noticed it looks like its taken a bit of the top layer of paint off its not gone thought but its looks like its got sunburnt and started peeling hehe any thoughts of what i should do? as i dont want my baby going rusty!!

it may just be the effect of the jet wash it happened to ma dads rover but u can get protective paint for your car but itll cost u a fortune

"you could of taken the laquer off which will result in new paint plus laquer. =££££ my advice is stay away with the jet wash or dont get too close when all is dry go to the area and scratch a bit off with you nail you'll know if its laquer as it'l be clear like nailvarnish laquer."

what year's the car?? it could just be good old fashioned underseal. personally i wouldn't worry too much especially if it's under the arch...

this thread is useless without pics!

"am i mistaken in saying its a punto? doesnt thar word 'punto' speak for itsself? or rather the manufacturer 'Fiat' ... im only joking typical wear and tear realy id say but pics would help ((only joking with the slander... my cars 'french' lol i get all the time about it just a laugh))"

Phil Holmes
Philholmes87@hotmail.co.uk
1998 BMW E36 318IS - RED

"if it is on the arch it self take it to someone to have sprayed wont be anymore than £100 if its inside the arch do it urslef bring it to me ill d it lol"

"i think its the varnish and i think i just explained myself poorly oops its like on the bottom of the arch but around the wheel. so you can actually see it its not too obvious but it is to me as i know its there. and im still trying to sort a camera dazzi so i can take some pics my partners supposed to be getting me one but he hasnt yet and thanks Phil lol i know fiats arent the best but i love my lil punto hehe "

Tell your partner to get a camera quick if he doesn't the damage will get worse day by day and will cost more that a decent camera to sort out!

sounds to me it's just general wear and tear. ie stones and grit hitting. mostly seen on cheap bodykits that haven't been painted correctly..