Is the paint on the lower half of an Outback actually painted on the doors, or is it a panel that fits over the door? I figure the bumpers are actually painted.

Is the paint on the lower half of an Outback actually painted on the doors, or is it a panel that fits over the door? I figure the bumpers are actually painted.

 

Lower half of the 2-tone Outbacks is painted, as are the bumpers. Any trim pieces that are black in color are the natural plastic coloring and are not painted (on base models these may include door trim guard molding, side mirror body, door handles etc...). The only exception that I know of would be any pin-stripe (tape) like that used on the 96-99 MY.

It's a panel that fits over the door.

Is the paint on the lower half of an Outback actually painted on the doors, or is it a panel that fits over the door? I figure the bumpers are actually painted.

My 98 from factory

 

De-stickered

 

Notice the wheel well lips and above the door rub strip. It's a shame the wheel well lips have the "overspray" on them but oh well.