What's this textured surface I see on the bottom of Ford Trucks?

[Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN]

Good day everyone. I was just wondering what this textured surface is I've seen that runs along the bottom side of some Ford Trucks I've come across?

Do you think I should avoid running my polisher over this area?

Personally I believe Its some type of protective coating.

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[fly07sti]

My Tundra has similar on bottom of my cab. I polish it like the rest of the paint.

[Goonie75]

My Tundra has similar on bottom of my cab. I polish it like the rest of the paint.[emoji121] .... this.... its normal. Used to help prevent scratching/rock chips.... polish like normal

Ryan

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[Desertnate]

Is it soft to the touch?

My VW GTI had something similar in a small area directly behind the wheels on the bottom edge of the rocker panels. On that car the textured area was soft and rubbery to the touch, so I didn't polish it. Since it was on the bottom of the rocker panel of what is an already very low car, it was invisible and not a big deal if it was blemished. I just kept it clean.

[PaulMys]

Looks like the Ranger line, right Jake?

[Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN]

Thanks brother! I really appreciate the response

[dgage]

It looks to me like an undercoating that they put regular paint over. Either that or they have one hell of a problem with orange peel. :)

[Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN]

Looks like the Ranger line, right Jake?

No, not the Ranger line. I believe this one was an F-150. Don't know the year. The same texture was on my father in law's truck I polished up with the BF One Step as well.

[Me Time]

It's a rubberized coating to help with rock chips and such. Kind of like the clear film that different manufactures use behind the wheel well openings or rocker panels.

[Mike Phillips]

It's called,

Chip Guard



https://youtu.be/jxHIp5LIHxc



I had this along the bottom of my 1969 K5 Blazer. I polished it like normal paint.


https://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/Boat_Launch_at_Green_Peter_05.JPG


https://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/Boat_Launch_at_Green_Peter_04.JPG


In the background you can see the custom soft top I had made for the Blazer

http://www.marine31online.com/gallery/data/516/1970_Sanger_V_-Drive-Drag_Boat_010.jpg






:)

[Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN]

It's called,

Chip Guard






:)

That's quite interesting! Love that Blazer and boat! Nice combo!


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[Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN]

Thank you everyone for your replies! You guys have all been very helpful!

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[Me Time]

No prob with the help.

I was loaned out to the paint department once and saw this being done.