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Moore
06-16-2007, 08:54 PM
that tick me off. I love my yaris, I love how it drives, it's killer on gas, yada yada yada, but now I have noticed that along the very bottom from front tire, to back tire the paint is bumpy. Each side of the car is like this. It is about 2 inches high running the length of the car. ARRRGGGG!!!!!
brickhardmeat
06-16-2007, 09:06 PM
I'm going to go out and look at mine. I think this is standard on the lower portion. The texture you are referring to was on my VW also. Get some side skirts.:biggrin:
churp
06-16-2007, 09:08 PM
Standard protective coating to prevent rock chips.
88ShelbyZ
06-16-2007, 11:00 PM
Yup. Mine's like that too. Thought it was just poor paint quality. Could use a wet sand and maybe one more coat.
Mead
06-16-2007, 11:02 PM
the bumpyness is normal, lots of cars do that
DorytheYaris
06-16-2007, 11:17 PM
I think when I had my VW New Beetle, it was the same way. I'd rather have that than a bunch of scratches from road debris.
kimona
06-17-2007, 12:58 AM
That "bumpy" paint on the lower rocker panels is intentionally applied at the factory; it's a textured flexible undercoat that protects the colour coat from road debris damage. Many cars have this now.

Don't try to sand it out and respray... you'll just make a mess of it!
petesimac
06-17-2007, 01:36 AM
OCD! It's fine! Relax and enjoy! I wish the whole car was like that.
Moore
06-17-2007, 01:56 AM
damn, I love this forum. Cool thanks, I didn't know that.
ChinoCharles
06-17-2007, 02:55 AM
I feel like I should list all the other things that are bound to piss you off in the coming months. :laugh: It isn't perfect, but it is a Yaris, so its damn close! :wub:
Nigal
06-17-2007, 06:33 AM
I'd have to say that the only gripe I have with the Yaris is that the body is delicate.
Thotprawsis
06-17-2007, 08:40 AM
Heck I haven't got that far down the car yet, I'm still in love with the sticker price :wub:
ism3t
06-17-2007, 04:19 PM
Heck I haven't got that far down the car yet, I'm still in love with the sticker price :wub:

ZING!:clap:
Vanderkitten
06-17-2007, 05:07 PM
Yeah, this is a cheap car with a ton for potential in the FUN department!!
Katana
06-18-2007, 08:50 AM
Yup. Mine's like that too. Thought it was just poor paint quality. Could use a wet sand and maybe one more coat.

Nothing on mine.:thumbup: