is this normal, chip protection coating?

[utajoker]

Took delivery of my new car today.

Instantly spotted this finish along the bottom of the car. It is even on both sides.

Is this something the manufacturer would have done? or with it being a leased car, something the lease company have had applied?





Delivery driver said its to protect against stone chips.

I've never seen it before

 

[utajoker]

Its an Octavia VRS, i only noticed it as it was delivered on a transit recovery so it was up at waist height almost.

you don't notice it when the car is on the ground, the bit that is painted is sloped under the car.

i have never seen it before but i have never actually looked for it i guess, you would not notice it unless you where below the car or specifically looking for it.

I'm going to be looking for it on more new cars now though