Z4 paint disappearing?

[neil-c]

I know this is a long shot without pics and i will try to upload later. I have a serious issue where the front wings of my 2003 Z4 fold into the engine bay. On the short vertical face the paint appears to have disappeared down to what I have been told is the white rustproofing. I realise there is no lacquer on these surfaces but I didn't expect this. The edges of the bonnet are not rubbing or anything and I've owned the car from new so I know theres not been any repairs etc. I wash the car with snow foam then born to be mild. The only thing is the car was machine polished a few months ago and I've been back to see the detailer but he says all shutlines were taped etc so nothing he done should have affected this. Anyone seen this before?

[neil-c]

I'm sure it is cost cutting and I've seen unlacquered areas on other cars but I didnt think the paint would be to fragile as to start disappearing so dramatically after 8 years, the cars also very low miles and garaged so I don't know how much more I could have done to look after it

[neil-c]

thats exactly it. thought i was the only one with this!! I thought it was polishing compound left by the detailer at first because as you say it looks like dry polish. Out of interest what colour is your Z4 - not Toledo blue by any chance?

Edited by neil-c on Saturday 15th October 23:30

[neil-c]

going to let a local paintshop look at it and see if they can do anything. dont fancy getting full wings painted though. Like you im thinking anything is an improvement on the white look, especially against dark blue.