Paint on 2022 Niro EV scratches, esp in door handle wells

Discussion in 'Kia Niro' started by Stuart Clark, May 27, 2023.

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  1. Stuart Clark

    Stuart Clark New Member

    My Niro is just turning one year old and already the wells for the drivers and passenger side exterior door handles are scratching badly. Is there any fix for this? Is the clear coat bad?
     
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  3. Anyone wearing rings that might have caused that?
     
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  4. insightman

    insightman Well-Known Member Subscriber

    Some people use a piece of paint-protection film to protect the paint behind the door handles.
     
  5. Stuart Clark

    Stuart Clark New Member

    Rings don't seem to be the issue. It is fingernails (which are well trimmed). I have been wondering if there is paint protection film flexible enough to fit the dished service. I'll see what the local parts folks can suggest.
     
  6. Wayne C

    Wayne C New Member

    If you have an automotive detail shop near you they may have some clear plastic guard for the door wells. I'm thinking the same material that's on the lower rear door at the rear of the door. It looks like it might act as a stone guard.
    HTH
     
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  8. insightman

    insightman Well-Known Member Subscriber

    Just google "kia niro paint protection film door". For example, Kia Stuff offers protectors for the paint in the door pockets. WeatherTech has a package that includes door-pocket protectors, too.
     
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