Rust bubbles on arches - solutions?

Pip1968 · 25-02-2017, 10:20 PM

Just wondering what everyone was doing with regard to the small rust bubbles appearing on the edge of the wheel arches. I assume prep and respray is the route most are taking. Hoe long is a good job likely to last?

Are many replacing the arches instead of a respray - GegorUK did did he not?

A friend of mine has a standard e46 M3 and he was looking at replacements but I believe they are something like £380 each from BMW. Are there any other reputable alternative sources.

I take it that I am right in saying CSL arches are slightly wider than standard e46 M3 as the wheels are wider. Is this correct?

Pip

25-02-2017, 10:20 PM	#1
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	Rust bubbles on arches - solutions? Just wondering what everyone was doing with regard to the small rust bubbles appearing on the edge of the wheel arches. I assume prep and respray is the route most are taking. Hoe long is a good job likely to last? Are many replacing the arches instead of a respray - GegorUK did did he not? A friend of mine has a standard e46 M3 and he was looking at replacements but I believe they are something like £380 each from BMW. Are there any other reputable alternative sources. I take it that I am right in saying CSL arches are slightly wider than standard e46 M3 as the wheels are wider. Is this correct? Pip