Body Side Moldings (merged threads)
Lexus Test Driver
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From: California
and i'm the same with my phones, whether it's the iphone or the BlackBerry Bold.
i like them naked. among other things.
and i'm one of those guys who don't park NEAR anywhere, especially near the disabled parking space.
Surprisingly, i always have a parking spot.. and exercise.
i chuckle everytime i see drivers waiting idle 5-15 minutes for a parking space that is SO near where they're going.
Driver
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From: Texas
I installed them on our 2006 Rav 4 we had prior to the 350 and all you had to do was look and see all the dings and paint chips on the molding to appreciate their value. Immediately after buying the 350 we had the dealer install them. Honestly I don't know why they don't come standard.
No, I don't play soccer!
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From: NJ
I'm not a fan of the side molding especially after having it on the 330 and the different lower door panel on the 300. Neither had door dings since I parked them in a different state 
But I can appreciate they blend in well, work as designed for the most part, and the cost is not bad, equal to maybe a few PDRs. I'm glad we have the choice this time around.
But I can appreciate they blend in well, work as designed for the most part, and the cost is not bad, equal to maybe a few PDRs. I'm glad we have the choice this time around.
Lead Lap
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: manitoba
The moldings were standard up until the 10 model when they were removed as a cost saving thing. They are the exact same pieces that the factory would have installed and they come color matched and warranted its just now they get to charge us for them.
I agree with TomT127, they have paid for themselves the first time some yutz opens his 1/2 tom door into yours. I will let them take a beating and if one breaks I will get another set. I hope I wont have to be repainting the doors.
I agree with TomT127, they have paid for themselves the first time some yutz opens his 1/2 tom door into yours. I will let them take a beating and if one breaks I will get another set. I hope I wont have to be repainting the doors.
Pole Position
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From: MA
I like 'em
I put them on my '10 when they were Finally available. Unfortunately, doors and shopping carts, etc had already done some damage (yes, I realize the moldings don't prevent all of them).
I just picked up a '12 and the moldings are due here tomorrow. I personally also like the look , but as always "to each his/her own".
My biggest disappointment with the '12 is that my favorite color of all time, Black Sapphire, was no longer available. I like the Stargazer Black, but not as much.
I just picked up a '12 and the moldings are due here tomorrow. I personally also like the look , but as always "to each his/her own".
My biggest disappointment with the '12 is that my favorite color of all time, Black Sapphire, was no longer available. I like the Stargazer Black, but not as much.
Pit Crew
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: VA
I...I just picked up a '12 and the moldings are due here tomorrow. I personally also like the look , but as always "to each his/her own".
My biggest disappointment with the '12 is that my favorite color of all time, Black Sapphire, was no longer available. I like the Stargazer Black, but not as much.
My biggest disappointment with the '12 is that my favorite color of all time, Black Sapphire, was no longer available. I like the Stargazer Black, but not as much.
...now wondering if the 2013 will have the Riviera Red featured on the 2013 GS....
Driver
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From: Ca
Initially I had doubt on how the molding would look as well. After installing them, I actually like the way they look. I never realized how tall and bare the doors look without the moldings. Of all the cars I've owned, these by far are the smallest. Clearly they are not as protective as the ones on the 1st gen. Those were amazingly protective.
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Pole Position
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From: MA
directions
Does anyone still have a copy of the installation instructions which they could post? I ordered them from Sewell but they came without the directions, just a label saying 'contact your dealer..' However, parts departments aren't open on Sunday. Thanks
No, I don't play soccer!
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Pole Position
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Driver
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From: Texas
Two months after installing molding I go out to the car and find this:
I will put some touch-up paint on it this weekend. Just glad I am touching up the molding and not the door itself. Best money I ever spent.
I will put some touch-up paint on it this weekend. Just glad I am touching up the molding and not the door itself. Best money I ever spent.
Last edited by TomT127; Feb 28, 2012 at 08:55 AM. Reason: spelling
Lead Lap
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From: manitoba
I highly doubt that as I find that who are careless are careless whether you take precautions or not. Unfortunately people can be jerks to other peoples stuff.