What is this near back wheel well?

[GitRdone]

Just noticed this AM a few small pieces of what look like protective film - both sides of the car have the same. It’s very similar to the rear bumper “appliqué”. Is this something that comes from the factory? Seems quite randomly placed

 

[EdP]

View attachment 40232Just noticed this AM a few small pieces of what look like protective film - both sides of the car have the same. It’s very similar to the rear bumper “appliqué”. Is this something that comes from the factory? Seems quite randomly placed

Not randomly placed the the results of testing in wind tunnels. to determine vulnerable spots. They are to protect the paint.

 

[GitRdone]

Not randomly placed the the results of testing in wind tunnels. to determine vulnerable spots. They are to protect the paint.

Interesting! Thanks

 

[SeanJon]

That square piece I'm pretty sure is to be taken off. Mine had a little paint square in the center so the guys knew to remove it from the dealership

 

[Terdbath]

Ive hand washed my 2019 at least 20 times in the last 2 years and not noticed those once. Just went to check and sure enough same as you.

 

[ctrcbob]

Don’t Remove It. Many cars have protection in that spot. It’s PROTECTION.

 

[canucklehead604]

^ +1. OP, leave them alone. they are there for a reason. not shipping tape.

 

[SweetG70]

It's a protective film. Leave it. When I got my '22, they tried to charge $800 for that protective film. I told them to take it off bc I'm not paying that. They left it on and took the charge off. I could buy the film for $60. Either way it's meant to be there to protect the paint

 

[GitRdone]

Preciate the clarifications. Definitely leaving them be!