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Old 09-07-2013, 06:22 PM   #26
kodyo
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I was having issues with door dings (Already got two on both sides of the car), so bought these as well. Took 3-4 weeks to come in. Paint matched really well, but a few minor paint defects did exist, but nothing major (a few small pits). Took about 1 hour to install. Just some tips:

1) When using the bond promoter, don't push too hard when applying or it will drip and run down your door panel (promoter comes with trim). I had to use scratch remover to get the drip out.
2) Use painters tape to tape the trim to the door and then step back and see if you like positioning. I used the trim to cover a dent, so I didn't follow the dimensions given in the instructions. After the dent was covered, I measured from the door handle scoop and the side mirror to get the same height on the other side. Then use painters tape to mark where the trim is, and take off the trim (then use bond promoter etc. per instructions)
3) The gap between my small trim and large trim is a bit off from one side to the next due to my own fault (1-2 mm), so before you stick it, double check that it's exactly where you want it.

Overall pretty happy. Where I put them was exactly where the damage was on both sides due to door dings. I'm pretty confident this will prevent quite a few in the future.

Here's a pic installed.

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