Anybody know? If it is for paintwork protection I cannot see the point as the tape will surely chip as readily as the original bodywork would. Someone must know what it's for
What is this tape on bodywork for?
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eyemdee
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What is this tape on bodywork for?
When I first looked at my Mk7 I thought it had a tiny scratch which turned out to be polish residue on the end of this piece of tape. I thought no more about it until I washed the car for the first time and wondered why this tape is there. It appears to be standard on 5 door Fiestas just below the rear door on both sides but why is it there?
Anybody know? If it is for paintwork protection I cannot see the point as the tape will surely chip as readily as the original bodywork would. Someone must know what it's for
Anybody know? If it is for paintwork protection I cannot see the point as the tape will surely chip as readily as the original bodywork would. Someone must know what it's for
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Re: What is this tape on bodywork for?
I would of thought that its for bodywork protection. That sort of area is quite suspect for rust, especially on early fords.
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Re: What is this tape on bodywork for?
I wondered the same and decided it was for protection of the bodywork but I really don't know.
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Re: What is this tape on bodywork for?
Certainly looks like a bit of an afterthought when you look how it's cut - not even very straight on mine inside the door opening. I wonder if it has a part number?Anglia100e wrote:I wondered the same and decided it was for protection of the bodywork but I really don't know.
