Is this a "patch" on the rear passenger door?
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Is this a "patch" on the rear passenger door?
Look on the bottom right hand side of the photo on the door... see that patch? Anyone know exactly what that is? I see it in that position on several Lexus ES cars. This photo is from a 2014 model. Thanks in advance.
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Rock protector.
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Mike is right - it is not a patch but a rock protector and there should be one on both rear doors. Lexus has used these for a number of years. Some people remove them and I have been tempted to do so but I believe they do a good job of protecting the paint. On a light colored car wax and dirt can build up on the edges and not look very good.
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Mike is right - it is not a patch but a rock protector and there should be one on both rear doors. Lexus has used these for a number of years. Some people remove them and I have been tempted to do so but I believe they do a good job of protecting the paint. On a light colored car wax and dirt can build up on the edges and not look very good.
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Yep it's a rock/chip protector film, I've got them on mine. They're on the rear passenger doors because 1. it's a front wheel drive car, so any wheel spin will be from the front tires which will kick up rocks and pebbles toward the rear, and 2. the rear door area/wheel well has a bit of a flare there so that's where any kicked up rocks would strike.
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It is a rock-chip protector. You should have it on BOTH sides. I'd be questioning why it isn't there if it's missing from the Driver's side. Maybe they repainted that panel/door?
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Mudguards installed behind front tires/wheels = no stone chips. I know, I know, not for everyone but I think they work...
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They were on my white IS, and I'd get the dirty build up around them. I'd use a q-tip and rubbing alcohol and it would do a decent job cleaning them up.
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If you cannot clean the originals well, you can always remove it and apply a new one.
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Thank you everyone. Makes sense. I'll a bit OCD and it's an eyesore but like you said better than having rock chips and lexus must have their reasons. When you said apply a new one....is that even an option mine were on my vehicle when I bought it.