There seems to be brown paint on it. When I was checking my oil and wiping the dipstick I noticed the paint chipping off. I think I'm going to give it some acetone and wipe off all the paint. Why would they paint it? It sure as heck isn't going to rust in there.

 

that's screwed and if when i get my 8 the dipstick is painted i will have them get me a non painted one before i even move the car... i dont want paint chips in the oil pan.

 

Paint is long gone, 'Dremeled' the back, down to bare metal.
Transfered the High & Low marks to the back then stripped the paint. The new rough 'brushed' look finish shows the oil level MUCH better.
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what did you use to strip the paint with?

 

He used a dremel tool....

 

That's bizarre. Then again, after seing reports of condensation on the dipstick, could it be that rust is a problem? But heck, if you're going to paint it, why not use white, to help see the oil? Brown sounds retarded.

 

Maybe so it looks like bare metal??? Rust on a dipstick would not be good either.