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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: DarrenW on 08 October 2017, 16:37

Title: Sill Paint
Post by: DarrenW on 08 October 2017, 16:37

Is the paint on the bottom half of the sill supposed to be rough?

Just collected my new GTI yesterday so it must be how it was designed unless it’s a manufacturing problem?

Title: Re: Sill Paint
Post by: JoeGTI on 08 October 2017, 16:38

They’re all like that.

Title: Re: Sill Paint
Post by: DarrenW on 08 October 2017, 16:41

Cheers. Never noticed anything like that on my previous cars. 

Title: Re: Sill Paint
Post by: Gaz W on 08 October 2017, 16:51

Yes, it is known as 'stone chip' and is pretty common nowadays.

Beneath the paint is a thicker coating with a a rippled effect, which will mean areas prone to stone chips/road rash are at less risk of corrosion in the future.

Title: Re: Sill Paint
Post by: 2007GTI on 09 October 2017, 17:22

As above, it is standard, stonechip paint is slightly rubbery and helps deflect stones and objects from chipping the paint on the underside and helps avoid water and salt getting in into the bodywork and rusting your car prematurely!