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Door edge protector recommendations?

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by Bombtrack, Sep 12, 2017.

  1. Bombtrack

    Bombtrack Junior Member

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    I purchased a prime just over 3 weeks ago and already have scrapped both front door lower edges on curbs. (Yes I screamed internally each time)

    I'm coming from an 06 Prius with so much hail damage it looked like a golf ball when waxed. Needless to say I didn't really care too much about minor scrapes.

    The prime being my first large purchase (and being a grad student pinching pennies) I was wondering if any of you recommend a particular brand of door edge guards.
     
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  2. Salamander_King

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    I don’t have a recommendation for any brand. My Prime came with OEM factory installed door edge guard, 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Exterior Accessories but it is only for the side upper vertical edge. It would not protect the bottom of the door. I would think adding anything to the bottom edge would only aggravate the situation wouldn’t it? It’s already low, you don’t want to make it any lower than it is.
     
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  3. jaqueh

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    I have the factory installed door edge guards and wouldn’t get them as an add on if I had the choice. For blizzard pearl, they’re missing the pearl coat and are redundant because even if you scratch the edge guards, removing them is probably going to mar the paint anyways.
     
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  4. MarcBenjamin

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    I agree. Though it would be a reasonable idea to have them put on a few years later once your door edges are all chipped and dinged.
     
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  5. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    Ugh, uneven city curbs. Unfortunately, your paint's probably already kinda scratched. I would probably start by calling around places that install car paint protection film like Xpel. They might be able to help you.

    I have no personal experience, but I've seen people say they like the work that Chicago Auto Pros does.
    Professional Auto Detailing | Window Tinting | Clear Bra Paint Protect

    Again, not an endorsement; just a place to start.
     
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  6. MikeDee

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    This car's doors are very low to the ground. I've scraped my passenger door on the bottom several times. I'm going to try a short piece of door guard moulding I bought at Walmart.
     
    #6 MikeDee, Sep 14, 2017
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