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Please tell me this is normal - rear arches...

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi guys and girls, Upon an overdue cleansing of the rear arch areas; I have discovered a somewhat "stippled" finish to the lip of the rear arch(s). All feels nice and smooth on the inside but the paintwork almost seems like I have rust bubbling through. After some digging it seems this may be normal, however. Is the paint thicker here (and "irregular") for protection purposes? Or should I be worried? I'd post a picture. It's dark and I'm not entirely sober. Job for tomorrow. Cheers, Lew

POST 2Original post

Just looked at mine and yes there is a dimpled finish probably under seal like on the bottom sills

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks, mate. I'll post a pic in the morning, just to be sure! Lew

POST 4Original post

It's normal - your sills should also be the same.

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