Jina_Marie070572

Looks like a patch on the passenger side of my 8 (behind the door at the bottom, right were the design start going upward in front of back tire). It looks like it's part of the design of the car so I never noticed...until I realized it's only on the one side... has anyone else seen this or knows anything about it??

Im_DANomite

iTrader: (1)

i think you're talking about the protective clear film. did you buy the car used? maybe someone took off the other side.

RX8-CARL

Yep should be on both sides.

Jina_Marie070572

Yes I bought used and purchased on 4/11....so this is normal only I should also have it on the drivers side as well?

Im_DANomite

iTrader: (1)

yes...or you can peel off the one on the passenger side. but it may leave some adhesive residue. a little bit of bug/tar remover will take it right off.

Jina_Marie070572

It looks like it's thick... just peel it off?
Thanks for responding to my post...

RX8-CARL

Mybe the side that dosn't have it on has been repaired ?

Im_DANomite

iTrader: (1)

yea...it is a little thick. if you can heat it up with a blow dryer, it'll make it a bit easier. after you have removed it, get some bug/tar remover and get rid of any adhesive left over. then apply a little bit a wax oh that area.

Jina_Marie070572

hmmm....maybe.... I know it's not be wrecked I did a history on the car before purchasing...the "clear patch" looks more like Red thick patch...

RX8-CARL

Why take it off it's doing no harm.
It's there for a reason, To protect.

Jina_Marie070572

Thank, Dan.... feel better that you know what I'm trying to describe.. Thanks again..

Jina_Marie070572

Yes this is true too Carl and it's hardly noticable...

Im_DANomite

iTrader: (1)

is this the spot you're talking about?

Jina_Marie070572

Yes...yes...yes...

Im_DANomite

iTrader: (1)

:D ok, well it's entirely up to you. if it doesn't bother you, then don't bother messing with it. me on the other hand, i like everything to be symmetrical (i'm weird). so if one side is different than the other, we have a problem.

glad to help, this is a great forum. don't ever hesitate to ask questions.

Jina_Marie070572

OK Glad you said that cuz I have another question on how this posting stuff works... do you always have to get out, refresh, then get back in? I use to email & IM's not discussion threads... just wondering if I'm doing it the hard way...

Im_DANomite

iTrader: (1)

you could always hit the "new posts" link over on the upper right. other wise, there are little icons under the join date if the user has AIM, Yahoo, MSN...

Jina_Marie070572

Great...thanks... could be a blonde thing...just not familar with this stuff yet, sure I'll be a pro in no time!