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Old 07-27-13, 12:46 AM
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No way. Think about what a ding or small dent is... It's something that doesn't belong on the body and stands out, right? Right. Yet, that is EXACTLY what body moldings do! They are added on to the body and stand out! So when you break down the end result of each, you come up with the same thing. Yet with the moldings, the offending add-on is ten feet long instead of something you can't really see unless you are up close. Now, which would you rather have people see (or not see)? I hope that puts it in better perspective. Body side moldings defeat the purpose of preserving the look of original sheet metal.
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
No way. Think about what a ding or small dent is... It's something that doesn't belong on the body and stands out, right? Right. Yet, that is EXACTLY what body moldings do! They are added on to the body and stand out! So when you break down the end result of each, you come up with the same thing. Yet with the moldings, the offending add-on is ten feet long instead of something you can't really see unless you are up close. Now, which would you rather have people see (or not see)? I hope that puts it in better perspective. Body side moldings defeat the purpose of preserving the look of original sheet metal.


and body molding don't protect against all dings.
Old 07-27-13, 10:09 AM
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Nooooo! don't do it
Old 07-27-13, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
Ditto to all the above. Form over function in this case. Park far far away...
This is what I have been doing for years. But if something does need to happen, it happens. Just have due diligence and relax. Car is always replaceable.
Old 04-23-16, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by AndyL
Never a fan of the extra side moulding on the IS and other current Lexus. Actually it ruins the L Finesse design. It makes the sides look too busy and dilutes the impact of the curves below the doors and the rear quarter panels.
I got them on mine thinking they'd look alright but I was wrong they're really ugly and I want to remove them anyone know how to remove them ?
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