Body Side Moulding

I have it on my car. I believe I got it from metrotpn.com. Follow the link in my sig if you want to see a few pics. I actually think the car looks better with the moulding, it kind of "breaks up" the door a little.

 

Same with me.

Had them on for a month and a half. Love how the work and look!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(timg @ Apr 28 2006, 08:13 AM) [snapback]246560[/snapback]</div>

I have a roll of molding. I need to know the measurements if there is a set way to install body molding. I appreciate any advice you can give me.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FJRCRAZED @ Apr 28 2006, 06:26 AM) [snapback]246549[/snapback]</div>

There are thin ones and wide ones, take your pick. Got mine frome prius chat sponser.

Best picture I have.

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Click on the link in my signature...

 

Installed at a slight angle on mine. Pardon the weather, it finally has stopped raining in New England.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Apr 28 2006, 09:29 AM) [snapback]246583[/snapback]</div>

I just got mine from Metrotpn.... Did you take their advice and install them with a .5 inch downward grade, or just straight across? Thanks.

 

B Rad, would you recommend having a body shop do it, or would you do it yourself again?

 

Got mine from metrotpn.com as well.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sl7vk @ Jul 11 2006, 06:13 PM) [snapback]284645[/snapback]</div>

If I can jump in here....

I put mine on myself. I'm not very mechanically inclined, and approached the project with some trepidation. But I was too much of a tightwad to pay someone else (and I had an alimony and child support payment due!), so I tackled it myself. I am totally pleased with the results. I'd share pics, but they wouldn't show you anything different than the fine examples posted by others.

Here's how: I can't remember where I read this to give credit where it's due, but on one of the forums someone suggested blue painter's tape as a guide and small plain magnets. The painter's tape peels off more easily than masking or other tape, and doesn't mar the finish. Using the vertical measurements recommended by the instructions included with the mouldings, I applied the tape down the side of the car on both doors, planning to mount the mouldings at the top edge of the tape. I eyeballed the tape on a horizontal plane from behind the car to make sure it was straight, adjusting as needed to get it so. For one door at a time, I stuck four square-shaped magnets to the door, on the tape (hence, the reason for placing the tape below the intended mounting location -- the tape keeps the magnets from scratching), spaced equally and with the top edges even with the top edge of the tape. I prepped the door surface with the chemical in the dispensers included with the mouldings, per the instructions. I set the moulding piece on the top edge of the magnets (they hold it in line) and double-checked the alignment. With one hand and the magnets together holding the moulding in position, I carefully began removing the backing to the adhesive strip and pressing the strip against the car, until the entire moulding piece was attached. One small mistake: For the first one I pulled the adhesive backing at a right angle to the moulding, and it tore off. Part of the moulding was already stuck to the car and it was awkward trying to get behind it to grab the edge of the backing to start pulling it off again. I learned after that to pull as close to horizontal as possible.

Good luck! And be careful. You may have only one chance to get it right.

Jim

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimboK @ Jul 11 2006, 06:37 PM) [snapback]284651[/snapback]</div>

It would probably be asking to much to get pics eh?

Also, how close to the front side of the rear doors do you start the second molding line? My concern is that the molding will get sucked into the front doors or jam in the front doors when the back doors open.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sl7vk @ Jul 11 2006, 05:13 PM) [snapback]284645[/snapback]</div>

I will be doing it myself, there is really nothing to it, I just got in a hurry and did not read the simple 1 page instuction sheet.
It shows measuring up from the bottom of the door 13" at the front and 13 3/4" at the rear door, I just did 13" for both and ended up with an uneven looking line. Be sure to measure exactly were it shows and then make a straight line (snap a chauk line) with masking tape. Clean the area and apply the Pro-bond as directed. I can tell you that it is the pro-bond that really makes a lasting bond as when I took mine off I had to use a hair dryer and the stuff was really on. Lots of elbow grease and mild rubbing compound brought everything back into perfect shape for me to try again.

 

One thing I noticed when I did mine, was that once you crack the plastic pro-bond, you do not have alot of time to apply it. Be ready to apply. It will dry in the container very quickly! BTW, I followed the instructions.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mike_m @ Jul 11 2006, 06:41 PM) [snapback]284680[/snapback]</div>

That's because you live in Florida, I was smarter when I lived there too !!!!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(B Rad @ Jul 11 2006, 07:47 PM) [snapback]284683[/snapback]</div>

We do OK til election time, then it seems as though we forget how to count.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sl7vk @ Jul 11 2006, 06:55 PM) [snapback]284657[/snapback]</div>

In my laziness and because Prius needs a bath, I was hoping no one would ask and that this would suffice....

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimboK @ Jul 11 2006, 06:37 PM) [snapback]284651[/snapback]</div>

But since you asked, and since a picture would help answer this question....

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sl7vk @ Jul 11 2006, 06:55 PM) [snapback]284657[/snapback]</div>

.... here you are. As you can see, the rear piece is mounted flush with the edge of the door. It's a tight clearance, but the beveling on the rear piece allows the doors to open freely.

Jim

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimboK @ Jul 12 2006, 07:44 AM) [snapback]284879[/snapback]</div>

Thanks so much! That looks wonderfull. I owe you big time, how bout a beer if you're ever passing through Utah! I'm going to put mine on tonight per your recommendations, and snap some pics if the sun is still out. Thanks again!