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Old 01-12-2008, 09:59 PM
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Clear sticker on side skirts normal?

I just washed my 2 week old car for the first time today. I noticed there is a clear sticker on both side skirts at the back side. It looks like a clear bra type material. I was thinking maybe it's there from the factory and the dealer forgot to peel it off? Anyways, I was afraid to peel it off and do damage to the paint so I left it on.

I don't have a side shot of my car so I am using a general pic to outline the shape and location of the sticker on my car. Please let me know if any of you have this sticker on your car. Thanks.

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yup, That is a rock guard. It is`there so you don't get chips in the paint from your front tires kicking up pebbles. I'd leave it
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Really? My 04 TL didn't have it though. Does your car have it also?
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Yup, my 07 TL-S has it.
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Ok, thanks for confirmation. Any suggestions on removing the wax dust that gets stuck around the edges of this rock guard sticker? I guess a wet q-tip should do the trick.
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Sound good - Q-Tip and a little Megs Cleaner Wax - just like new.

Had the same quesiton when I first got here. Got the same answers. lol.
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Thanks bear.
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Ok, thanks for confirmation. Any suggestions on removing the wax dust that gets stuck around the edges of this rock guard sticker? I guess a wet q-tip should do the trick.
Actually I used to own a detail shop and I found it easiest to buy a paintbrush and cut the bristles so they are only about 3/4" long. Also wrap the metal part in electrical tape so you won't scratch your paint. This also works great for around mouldings and emblems. Hope that helps...
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my 06 TL = no sticker
my 08 TLS= sticker

i think in 07 they added this "sticker" rock guard type of thing
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Originally Posted by alextclam
I just washed my 2 week old car for the first time today. I noticed there is a clear sticker on both side skirts at the back side. It looks like a clear bra type material. I was thinking maybe it's there from the factory and the dealer forgot to peel it off? Anyways, I was afraid to peel it off and do damage to the paint so I left it on.

I don't have a side shot of my car so I am using a general pic to outline the shape and location of the sticker on my car. Please let me know if any of you have this sticker on your car. Thanks.

thats a nice picture of my car, and i cant believe you are asking this question....
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