Protective Body Side Molding

Bill60546 · 05-23-2004, 05:12 PM

Recently had custom color matched body side molding installed for both front and rear doors. It was installed by The Plastic Surgeons in suburban Chicago; 630-669-7033. The material is a soft plastic with bullet nose and beveled ends. We installed the protective strip 8" above the top line of the door indent; using it as a reference.

assagor · 05-23-2004, 05:40 PM

swweeeeeeeeeeet. Looks very nice and OEM while being stylish. Too bad I'm all the way in Hawaii and dunno where I can get that done around here.

Bill60546 · 05-23-2004, 05:59 PM

The manufacturer is Dawn Enterprises Inc. in Ohio.

www.dawn-ent.com
800-548-4867

The size is 1 3/8" half round and was painted using the color code numbers found on the door panel. It came in a heavy duty paper tube with the molding wrapped in a cloth sock. The adhesive is a 3M material that is very aggressive.

For those owners considering ordering, I would recommend professional application. The adhesive is very strong and part of the reason why it looks good is that its straight, even and perfectly located.

Bill60546 · 05-23-2004, 06:13 PM

A close up view.

seeh2o · 05-23-2004, 08:53 PM

Congratulations, it looks good. This is the first one I've seen with moldings.

Did you order them from the manufacturer? How much were the moldings? How much to have them installed?

slowpoke · 05-23-2004, 09:41 PM

Are the moldings pre-painted or did you have to do them yourself?

eak354 · 05-23-2004, 10:02 PM

awesome! very sleek indeed! :wink:

artie · 05-24-2004, 12:18 AM

did the same thing, in black, since my car is...black. my side molding is shaped to the rear and front of the car, fenders, as well.
also put on the door edge protectors, so i am less likely to harm others,
body shop did whole thing, cost was $90.
i like it.

bikeprius · 05-24-2004, 03:53 AM

Looks excellent!
How much did it cost and how long did it take to complete?

Also, where did you buy the mudflaps for the car?

Bill60546 · 05-24-2004, 11:48 AM

The moldings cost $175 installed and come pre-painted. The 3M adhesive strip is pre-applied.
Have received a few emails regarding installation. There is a low tech process to place, orientate and apply the moldings. Its very simple for those who are experienced. I would strongly caution against anyone thinking about just buying the moldings, removing the protective tape that covers the backing and applying the molding to the car themselves. The adhesive properties of the backing tape are very strong and aggressive. IMHO, even just a 1/2 inch on the car and it's permanent; so it has to be done correctly. Any Toyota dealer, good body shop or automotive aftemarket shop could apply this product.
But, to be sure, once even a small area is applied and makes contact with your car, its there for good, period, no questions about it. Dawn did a wonderful job matching the Toyota color exactly and Plastic Surgeons had the skills and expertise to locate and apply it properly; total installation time was about 45 min. This is definately a "do not try this at home product".
So pay the money, have it done right and keep your new car looking great.

05-23-2004, 05:12 PM	#1
Bill60546 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 338 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Protective Body Side Molding Recently had custom color matched body side molding installed for both front and rear doors. It was installed by The Plastic Surgeons in suburban Chicago; 630-669-7033. The material is a soft plastic with bullet nose and beveled ends. We installed the protective strip 8" above the top line of the door indent; using it as a reference.

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05-23-2004, 05:40 PM	#2
assagor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 21 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	swweeeeeeeeeeet. Looks very nice and OEM while being stylish. Too bad I'm all the way in Hawaii and dunno where I can get that done around here.

05-23-2004, 05:59 PM	#3
Bill60546 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 338 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The manufacturer is Dawn Enterprises Inc. in Ohio. www.dawn-ent.com 800-548-4867 The size is 1 3/8" half round and was painted using the color code numbers found on the door panel. It came in a heavy duty paper tube with the molding wrapped in a cloth sock. The adhesive is a 3M material that is very aggressive. For those owners considering ordering, I would recommend professional application. The adhesive is very strong and part of the reason why it looks good is that its straight, even and perfectly located.

05-23-2004, 06:13 PM	#4
Bill60546 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 338 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	A close up view.

05-23-2004, 08:53 PM	#5
seeh2o Prius OG Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 364 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Congratulations, it looks good. This is the first one I've seen with moldings. Did you order them from the manufacturer? How much were the moldings? How much to have them installed?

05-23-2004, 09:41 PM	#6
slowpoke Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 48 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Are the moldings pre-painted or did you have to do them yourself?

05-23-2004, 10:02 PM	#7
eak354 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 420 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	awesome! very sleek indeed! :wink:

05-24-2004, 12:18 AM	#8
artie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 148 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	did the same thing, in black, since my car is...black. my side molding is shaped to the rear and front of the car, fenders, as well. also put on the door edge protectors, so i am less likely to harm others, body shop did whole thing, cost was $90. i like it.

05-24-2004, 03:53 AM	#9
bikeprius Join Date: May 2004 Location: Delafield, WI Posts: 5 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Looks excellent! How much did it cost and how long did it take to complete? Also, where did you buy the mudflaps for the car?

05-24-2004, 11:48 AM	#10
Bill60546 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 338 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The moldings cost $175 installed and come pre-painted. The 3M adhesive strip is pre-applied. Have received a few emails regarding installation. There is a low tech process to place, orientate and apply the moldings. Its very simple for those who are experienced. I would strongly caution against anyone thinking about just buying the moldings, removing the protective tape that covers the backing and applying the molding to the car themselves. The adhesive properties of the backing tape are very strong and aggressive. IMHO, even just a 1/2 inch on the car and it's permanent; so it has to be done correctly. Any Toyota dealer, good body shop or automotive aftemarket shop could apply this product. But, to be sure, once even a small area is applied and makes contact with your car, its there for good, period, no questions about it. Dawn did a wonderful job matching the Toyota color exactly and Plastic Surgeons had the skills and expertise to locate and apply it properly; total installation time was about 45 min. This is definately a "do not try this at home product". So pay the money, have it done right and keep your new car looking great.