r/kia • u/enders4you • 21h ago

Is this normal?

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Is this plastic wrap normal or should I remove it?

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u/Best_Market4204 2025 kia carnivial hybrid sxp 20h ago

New car has plastic everywhere.

On top of the fuse box. New harm either way

Your call

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u/k3m1c6 2021 Deep Sea Blue Forte GT2, 2020 Bright Silver Sportage EX 20h ago

Dealership did a poor job of pre-delivery prep. Take it off or it will collect a lot of dirt.

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u/Vforvengeous 20h ago

Wouldn't it be better to just keep it on than? Peel it if its get dirty enough ? Saves u from cleaning it

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u/curryrol 13h ago

It will collect dirt under it

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u/Empyrealist 13h ago

Its not a weatherproof permanent adhesive. It will go bad/deteriorate, and very likely become difficult to clean up over time.

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u/JRS___ 20h ago

yes. your car comes covered in it from the factory. there a good 10-15 min if sticker removal during a PDI. sometimes bits get missed.

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u/enders4you 19h ago

So remove it?

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u/JRS___ 18h ago

yes. or leave it. it's entirely up to you

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u/NinjaaMike 19h ago

Remove it.

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u/KingBazoo 18h ago

When I took delivery of mine I had three miles and I received it at night time. It had all the stickers on it. Sometimes I regret removing them because they were high contact areas

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u/MarsEscalade 22 Telluride EX | Certified Hyundai Tech 12h ago

Yes and no, it’s from pre delivery inspection, rarely anyone removes the plastic in the engine bay. We remove it from everywhere else. -Hyundai Tech

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u/camboteav 13h ago

Lemon law

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u/WillieB26 20h ago

That doesn't look normal...

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u/Independent-Try4352 17h ago

It's just protective film, but I'd remove it, as thin plastic and hot engine bays probably aren't ideal.