First ding on door
#1
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First ding on door
Washed my car last week and noticed my first ding on the passenger side door
I have to park the car in closely spaced lots these days so need a good, tasteful, oem looking side strip.
Any recommendations and can a dealer source it and install it?
Thanks..
I have to park the car in closely spaced lots these days so need a good, tasteful, oem looking side strip.
Any recommendations and can a dealer source it and install it?
Thanks..
#2
Yes, they can install the actual OEM guard. Mine came with it and it looks and works good.
#3
also call your dealer and ask them for the contact info of their independent ding guy. call him direct. he might be able to fix the ding for under $100. some of those ding guys can work absolute magic. check yelp too. good luck!
#4
Lead Lap
I've also built up a similar relationship with a guy who does interior repairs.
#5
I ordered body side moulding and installed it myself... but dealer can do it too..
#6
I had mine added after purchase for $182 + taxes by the Lexus dealer during other service. Think $47 labor and $135 parts. Was going to do it myself but for that price it wasn't worth me messing with it. Also, as previously mentioned, the dent guys can do a pretty slick job. I had one removed on an older car and I knew where it had been fixed but pretty hard to tell otherwise. Here are before and after pics of the body side moldings.
#7
I had mine added after purchase for $182 + taxes by the Lexus dealer during other service. Think $47 labor and $135 parts. Was going to do it myself but for that price it wasn't worth me messing with it. Also, as previously mentioned, the dent guys can do a pretty slick job. I had one removed on an older car and I knew where it had been fixed but pretty hard to tell otherwise. Here are before and after pics of the body side moldings.
Last edited by Gekko; 02-06-17 at 03:25 PM.
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#8
Added chrome strip at bottom..
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All, thank you for your advice. The ding is a spot where the paint has been removed to the grey primer. I don't see a dent. I plan to drop by the dealer to see if I can get the guards installed by them. I don't want to screw it up. I think they look good, especially as the alternative is a door with dings.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
#12
What size tires? 225/45/R18 maybe?
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Here's a youtube video on the install -
GOOD LUCK!
Last edited by bc6152; 02-13-17 at 10:05 AM.