Does Cutting the Car Rocker Panel Have a Significant Impact?

[McAlan]

Cutting the car rocker panel has no impact on the vehicle itself, but it may affect the body shell, potentially leading to rust over time. Here is some extended information: 1. Rocker panel location: The rocker panel is located below the four doors. Due to its low position, it is often prone to scratches, causing paint chipping or dents. Some cars have a metal rocker panel in this area, which is then painted. Others have a plastic side skirt covering the metal rocker panel, providing protection to the underlying metal. 2. Rocker panel material: Rocker panels are usually made of hot-formed steel or other hard materials. In the event of an accident, the rocker panel, along with the B-pillar and the reinforcement beams inside the doors, helps protect the vehicle occupants. Therefore, the rocker panel is quite hard, and if it gets dented, it can be difficult to repair.