Anyone know what these are?

[rogerroger]

This a picture of just in front of the rear wheels. There are 2 rectangular "stickers". They are on both sides of the car. It looks as if I could pull them off. I've seen similar things on other cars, Lexus being one manufacturer. Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[PMCErnie]

To prevent paint chipping from stones kicked up by wheels. Common in the industry.

 

[Crusty Old Shellback]

Clear stone chip guards. I'd leave them on.

 

[brfatal]

Paint protection film to prevent rock chips from debris kicked up by the front wheels.

 

[rogerroger]

Okay, but why put them in front of the back tires? Why not put them where the mud/splash guards go - behind the tires?

 

[Cut-Throat]

Okay, but why put them in front of the back tires? Why not put them where the mud/splash guards go - behind the tires?

The wheel is still throwing debris towards the front as it makes a complete circle. My guess is that there is more metal (which can rust, if your paint chips) in front of the wheel than behind it. I believe the area behind the wheels is plastic.

 

[Jbo]

I believe that these stop debris from ;front wheels ;in windstream from blasting that panel

 

[wd40]

This a picture of just in front of the rear wheels. There are 2 rectangular "stickers". They are on both sides of the car. It looks as if I could pull them off. I've seen similar things on other cars, Lexus being one manufacturer. Any ideas?

Thanks

The area is prone to stone/rock chips. Please leave them on.

 

[CanukV6]

Jbo is 100% correct.
I have the same thing on my 1989 Porsche 944S2.

 

[jmo51]

Okay, but why put them in front of the back tires? Why not put them where the mud/splash guards go - behind the tires?

Debris from the front tires.. I've added clear guard to the entire front of mine.

John

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[shagnat]

Debris from the front tires.. I've added clear guard to the entire front of mine.

John

Got a pic? Where did you buy it?

 

[Mark_888]

Okay, but why put them in front of the back tires? Why not put them where the mud/splash guards go - behind the tires?

I am sure that Hyundai found that particular area to be a problem with regard to paint chipping. I don't think they made the decision based on seat-of-pants theorizing as to where the problems might be.

 

[Fast55]

All cars are susceptible to abrasive damage in that area. Hyundai missed the opportunity to be the first to do something about it by almost 30 years. Ever notice that feature on 911/930's?

 

[jmo51]

Got a pic? Where did you buy it?

I had a shop do it here in SoCal. $600


3M clear guard can be found online. I chose to have a pro do the Genny. My applications have been OK but not as nice as the computer cut material the pros use.

 

[rogerroger]

Thanks for all the replies. That's what I figured they were for, but I thought they would stick them behind the tires too. I guess they want you to purchase the mud guards for that are.
And none of my previous cars have been fancy enough to warrant these.

 

[flylo]

Here's how they don't work very well, showed the dealer he said normal wear and tear, I say it's a problem.

 

[shagnat]

I had a shop do it here in SoCal. $600


3M clear guard can be found online. I chose to have a pro do the Genny. My applications have been OK but not as nice as the computer cut material the pros use.

Very much appreciated.

 

[Gunkk]

Flylo did you see the Top Gear (UK) where they took a McLaren, Ferrari and Audi for some high speed runs at the abandoned airport in Spain? A couple looked really rough afterward... sections of the chassis and undercarriage had significant amount of structure sandblasted away. At 10x+ the price of a Genny. Season 20 episode 3.

Moral of the story: it's a car, you drive it, sh*t happens.