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Offline DarrenW

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Sill Paint
« 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?
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Offline JoeGTI

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Re: Sill Paint
« Reply #1 on: 08 October 2017, 16:38 »
They’re all like that.
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Offline DarrenW

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Re: Sill Paint
« Reply #2 on: 08 October 2017, 16:41 »
Cheers. Never noticed anything like that on my previous cars. 
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Offline Gaz W

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Re: Sill Paint
« Reply #3 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.
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Offline 2007GTI

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Re: Sill Paint
« Reply #4 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!
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