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Side moldings DIY: is std. location too low to protect from dings?

   
Old 03-08-14, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by arlinek
Thanks, Poppa. If you had to do it again, would you have the identical placement ... or do you think in hindsight that a little higher up might have been better? I'm just concerned since the normal placement based on Lexus' written directions are below the area of the widest point on the doors.

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I considered raising the molding higher on the door and actually taped them on at a greater height to see. I didn't like the appearance of them at the higher location so I reverted to the factory installation measurements. There is, in my opinion, NO molding that will protect from every size and height car door that contacts your doors and does damage.
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Old 03-08-14, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Arty101
Steve, you were never enamored with any side molding LOL.
This is true, but I think higher up it wouldn't look OEM. The moldings from Lexus at least look OEM in their placement.
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Agreed. I think you and Bob have it right.
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You don't want it to look like the cars that drive around NYC with aftermarket moldings all over the doors and bumpers lol
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Darn, I was ready to do that .
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make sure you get bright chrome ones...with reflectors!
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
You don't want it to look like the cars that drive around NYC with aftermarket moldings all over the doors and bumpers lol
I've seen that look in a coupe of large retirement communities too.
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
make sure you get bright chrome ones...with reflectors!
Maybe some curb feelers to go along with them?
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And a landau top lol

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My eyes, my eyes!! Gold badges too.
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
And a landau top lol

Yowwww! Take it away, take it away!
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Bob- I like, but I need the curb feelers. .
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Those tops aren't cheap either...guy paid like $3k to do that to his car lol
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Not including the $10 fuzzy dice?
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They only come with wire wheels lol
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