Is this normal???

[Paul]

Hi, is it normal for there to be a 'stipple' effect at the bottom of the door sills, just above the black plastic side skirt? Mine has about an inch of rough looking surface along the full length! Thanks in advance!

[cyclone]

Yes that should be like that.

[Paul]

Thanks Mr Cyclone! For what reason tho? They make that much effort with the styling, it's like they just gave up and thought 'sod it, that'll do it's tea time' ???

[cyclone]

Most new cars not just the DS3 or citroens have this strip it is the undercoating to protect the cars body and adds a bit of flexibility to lessen the chance of chips. This area takes a lot of abuse from stones and other road debris + people hitting it with their feet getting in.

[Paul]

Learn something new everyday! Lol thanks :-)

[dbrewood]

Yep had it on my Pugs and now the DS3, looks crap but does the job!

[lfcrule1972]

My Astra had it too

[Chris_Blue]

Basically an underseal as Cycles says- most cars have it smoothed over
Remember in the old days used to smooth black tar like stuff over the sill after theyd been replaced