Chow

I bought a used IS350 and it has the 3M clear shield on the hood and mirrors but it also looks like there is a shield on the outer edges of the doors too. They seem to be turning white like they have wax stuck under them.

Are these just protection strips that the dealer usually takes off before delivery or are these part of the 3M clear shield package? If they are part of the 3M package are they covered under warranty to be replaced?

If I peel them off will I have any issues?

Here are some pictures:



Sorry for the large pictures they were taken on my iPhone

istarzan

iTrader: (8)

That's not of ant clear bra package I've heard of. It might be custom request. Best to ask the place or person you bought it from. I'd take it off.

chi123

iTrader: (12)

My car doesn't even have those. The last owner probably custom made them to not chip paint on the door edges when opening it. I actually can sure use that stuff, I got paint chips for opening my door and hitting the garage wall. Up to you to remove it.

Black04IS

I have clear bra on my car and it has those, they are there to help prevent chips when you open your door into something. If you dont like them you can totally remove them , but someone paid to have those installed

KillaIS250

iTrader: (1)

Those do come as part of the more "complete" protection packages. You can remove them if you want, i've heard some leave a line where the outline was on the door, but i heard its pretty easy to clean up with some cleaner wax. That stuff is gonna have the build up around it though, its all the wax, dirt, etc over time that gets stuck on the edges.

CleverName

They were put on with my clear bra package. I use a fine hair paint brush with the bristles cut down to clean the wax away from them. I'd leave em...
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Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

I saw them on an IS while at the dealer the other day. Use a toothpick to get that off.

joeker

iTrader: (8)

they're door edge guards. you can find them at local auto stores. use a heatgun/blow dryer, then CAREFULLY peel them. remove any remaining adhesive with goo gone. if there is a noticable difference in paint, claybar the area and follow up with some rubbing compound

Chow

Is there a warranty on the clear package? I would like to get them replaced if possible.

dizzer

I bought my car used from the dealer (06 is350) and it has these on it as well. I waxed it the other week and the same thing happened, just take a toothbrush to it. It does reduce the damage when you open your car door into something.

But hey, if you don't like them, take them off.

embolism

that happens when you use a compound/polish or a wax with cleaners in it and are not careful to mask off those edges.

Take a q-tip with some 20% alcohol (mix rubbing alcohol with distilled water) and it will dissolve the crud. Might also have to go over it with a soft brush. It will also take off any wax so you should rewax/seal the area (use one with no cleaners)

felixsc300

iTrader: (5)

This. My aunt's RX has them. Its pretty handy because her garage space is tight so she needs to open the door all the way and "lean" it against the wall - the paint on the walls rubs onto the plastic instead of marring into the paint.

Its a nifty feature, I'd keep it on if I were you; I wish I had it. You never know when you or your passengers are in a tight spot (or super careless) and slam it against something, causing paint transfer along the edges.

shadowman

iTrader: (2)

Yes, they are 3M clear bra for the door edge.

I have them installed after wife's co-worker rammed my door into a brick wall. I wish I knew about them earlier.

Anyway, if you are taking passengers in your car, I would keep them on. Other people may not care about your car so they open the door hard and fast. With this, you'll have some protection. If it's not cracking, peeling or yellowing, I would keep them.

twenty

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I have those..they are a 3M product. You can pull them off, but I would recommend you leave them on (just keep them clean and they are less noticeable).