One of my arches has a spot of rust, a dent (not my fault) and the other is scratched (my fault). I was just wondering has anyone ever had any experience painting small repairs like this outdoors in the British summer? Was the finish okay? I'm skeptical about the finish it would give, even after clear coating and mopping/polishing.

My second option is to repair the rust/exposed metal with some kurust, and fit some wheel arch covers like the ones below. Does anyone know where I can find these (or similar)?

Jorily used to stock them. I remember seeing them in their price list but I think someone on here said they weren't trading any more.

Mine was fitted with a set of black arch covers when I bought it and they work a treat for covering rot in the rear arches (I took them off last year to clean up behind and did it need it!) Mine match the old mk1 black bumpers in texture and they look like they may be a Skoda accessory but I haven't been able to find any more the same.

Still using mine, sorry. Cleaned up and treated the rust, quick coat of Hammerite over the top and then stuck them back on.

i after a set too if any off ya know my old man had a set on his another "rare skoda Bohemia 1.6 estate" was white and was the only uk spec one made :-) i do wonder where it is think it probably scraped