Opinions on body side moldings
07-27-13, 12:46 AM
#16
Lexus Test Driver
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.
07-27-13, 05:48 AM
#17
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.
07-27-13, 03:53 PM
#19
Lexus Test Driver
04-23-16, 08:08 AM
#20
Driver School Candidate
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 ?
08-23-22, 05:53 PM
#21
wrong thread
Last edited by blueless; 08-23-22 at 05:54 PM. Reason: wrong thread
06-29-24, 10:51 AM
#22
What do you guys think about the body side moldings? Im sort of OCD about dents, dings, etc as Im sure most of you are. Which is also why Im considering paint protection film. I think it complements the design but would like to see other pics (esp ultra white). Lexus says it "helps retain the vehicles resale value". 
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