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  • Is the paint job normal?

    Hi guys,
    I picked up my new Octavia RS on Saturday and it wasn't until I drove it home that I noticed that the paint along the bottom of the car seems rough like orange peel.

    Is this normal? It looks like they forgot to smooth it over?
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  • #2
    Pretty sure it's normal, designed to survive road debris on a constant basis.

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    • #3
      Yes mate, thats normal .

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      • #4
        Yep, factory stoneguard.
        '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
        '01 Beetle 2.0

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        • #5
          It's normal. It's like that from the factory.
          MY15 VW Golf R | White | Manual

          MY15 Skoda Octavia RS 162TSI | Liftback | Race Blue | DSG | Tech Pack (w/o RVC) | +2 Years Extended WarrantySOLD

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          • #6
            Thanks for the replies. I can rest easy now haha

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            • #7
              If you watch this you can see when they spray that stuff on

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              • #8
                Normal, Congrats~

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by woofy View Post
                  If you watch this you can see when they spray that stuff on
                  Fascinating clip. Would've loved to have seen the robot that stuck that strip of masking tape on!

                  Was obvious how little sound deadening is on the doors, no wonder they sound like an empty oil drum when you tap them!
                  MY 22 Superb Sportline Wagon. Moon White.
                  1985 BMW K100RS in JPS racing livery
                  2019 BMW R1250GS Exclusive

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                  • #10
                    Fascinating. Never thought about how it all comes together.
                    Octavia Scout 135TDI MY16, Quartz Grey,
                    Tech Pack, power seats, panoramic sunroof

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