Clear patches behind Genesis rear door

[bufub]

I was clay baring my 3 month old Genesis 4.6 when I noticed for the first time two small clear plastic patches just forward of the rear whell arch. They are the size of 3" x 5" cards, one horizontal and one vertical, with rounded corners and are on both sides. It looks like the aftermarket material applied to headligh lens. Does it have a purpose? Is this something that the dealer missed removing? I assume I can heat gun it off.

 

[homeofstone]

I was clay baring my 3 month old Genesis 4.6 when I noticed for the first time two small clear plastic patches just forward of the rear whell arch. They are the size of 3" x 5" cards, one horizontal and one vertical, with rounded corners and are on both sides. It looks like the aftermarket material applied to headligh lens. Does it have a purpose? Is this something that the dealer missed removing? I assume I can heat gun it off.

That is oem protective cover to keep paint from being damaged by rocks. All Genesis sedans have it. It is not after market. Many Luxury car brands have this protection somewhere on the body. My BMW has it as well.

 

[kogu]

i have that too,

but mine is coming off ..anyone experienced that before?

 

[TJPark01]

you can heat gun it off, but I just left it alone. Don't even notice it anymore.

 

[bufub]

Thanks. It's an odd place for two small patches. I would think that the rear of the wheel arches are more prone to rocks and road debris.