diff --git a/flatlaf-core/src/main/java/com/formdev/flatlaf/ui/FlatComboBoxUI.java b/flatlaf-core/src/main/java/com/formdev/flatlaf/ui/FlatComboBoxUI.java
index fc083fc4..89352d87 100644
--- a/flatlaf-core/src/main/java/com/formdev/flatlaf/ui/FlatComboBoxUI.java
+++ b/flatlaf-core/src/main/java/com/formdev/flatlaf/ui/FlatComboBoxUI.java
@@ -938,7 +938,7 @@ public class FlatComboBoxUI
 
 			// remember old border and replace it
 			rendererBorder = jc.getBorder();
-			rendererComponent.setBorder( this );
+			jc.setBorder( this );
 		}
 
 		/**