Issue around sills

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DavidS

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Hi there

I picked up my F-Type R Convertible yesterday from a Jaguar dealership. It's a 2018 car. As far as I can see, the car is great. Very happy with it (despite 3 previous owners). Low mileage at around 10,500 miles.

The only thing I've noticed is a mark under the stone guard in the corner of the doors (the transparent stickers just ahead of the rear wheels on the door). I've attached a pictures for you to take a look. If they take too long to load, let me know and I'll repost them smaller.

At first it looked like glue but having looked closer it seems to be dirt under the plastic or where the plastic has discoloured and decayed.

Has anyone else has this issue and is it quite common of the F-Type?

Cheers
Dave
 

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Have you tried polishing it out? Looks like water calcification or just grime in the gap.
However if it is rubbed paint it would suggest movement between the two components which would be a worry.
 
Dont try to remove the plastic film....it will more than likely pull paint off underneath.
But does give you an excuse to repaint chipped area.

I cut larger film for these areas, and didnt take the new film down to skirts to prevent the "rubbing".
No idea why Jaguar used the smallest plastic film from new - its totally inadequate in preventing road rash
 
Thanks both.

I think I'll look at maybe trying to get the dirt out this weekend. The word 'calcification' is a great description so thanks for that.

It did worry me at first, but it does look like grime under the plastic rather than paint rubbing. I would have thought it's easy for a car detailer to fix so if I end up getting the car polished and coated, I'll ask them to sort it. Hopefully an easy job.
 
The wider area there is very prone to gravel rash, if doing anything with the film put a much larger piece there.
 
Heat them up with a hairdryer and gradually pull them off,then get some new ones from any PPF installer,problem solved.
 
Kiwi Dave said:
Heat them up with a hairdryer and gradually pull them off,then get some new ones from any PPF installer,problem solved.
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Be VERY careful.
Talking from experience - even with a hairdryer / heatgun. the original PPFs are very hard to remove without taking paint with it.
The new PPF panels I fitted run right to edge of wheelarch and also are about twice the height / length of originals. Hopefully prevent future road rash
 
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